Jackson County Sheriff’s Office Announcement

The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office would like to make the public aware of its new TEXT to 911 program. This is a free service that can be used in emergency situations where voice calls cannot be safely made. For instance, the text to 911 service is designed to be more available for victims of abduction, domestic violence, or active shooter situations. Additionally, the program is also ideal for those who have issues hearing, have speech disabilities, and those whose first language is not English. 

Summer Reading Program

The Marianna library’s Summer Reading Program starts Monday, June 6th, and will run until July 22th. There will Take and Make packets available for children and adults for the duration of the program. Take and Make packets will be divided into 4 age groups: Ages 0-5, Ages 6-12, Teens, and Adults. The packets are filled with fun information on the program and crafts. This year’s program is ocean-themed with stories, games, experiments, crafts, and more. They hope to “SEA” you there!

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New Cafe in Chipley!

Help Chipley welcome home a new coffee house and cafe – The Ugly Mug Coffee & Cafe! It is run by the owners of The Market On 7th Street. The menu features coffee favorites, sandwiches, soups, and salads. The Ugly Mug is located at 1306 North Railroad Ave in Downtown Chipley. Stop in and check them out or visit them at their Facebook page HERE

Marianna Community Calendar 2023

The Pilot Club of Marianna is taking orders for the 2023 Community Calendar until June 15. The calendar will include anniversaries, memorial dates, and birthdays of community members listed. Proceeds from the calendar fundraiser will support Pilot Club projects such as a nursing scholarship at Chipola College, the Jackson County Backpack for Kids food program, JCARC, Meals on Wheels, the Autism Resource Center, and CACL School.

Calendars are priced at $3.50 each; listings cost 50 cents each. To place an order for a calendar, or have a birthday, anniversary, or memorial date listed on the calendar, contact Denise Raits at 850-482-6722 or Gail Hill at 850-557-0501. New members are always welcome!

Calhoun County: Waste Tire Amnesty Day

Today and tomorrow are Waste Tire Amnesty Days for Calhoun County residents. From 8am to 3pm, each resident can drop off up to EIGHT tires. Please note that proof of residency is required. Tires can be dropped off at the Recycling Facility located at 17588 Magnolia Church Road. 

Managing Mosquitoes, Leon County

Leon County has a mosquito control request form located HERE; services include truck sprays, larvicide applications, domestic inspections, and mosquito fish introductions. Residents can also request to be put on the NO SPRAY list at the previous link. Looking for ways you can curb mosquitoes at your home? Follow the 5 D’s!

Green Gate’s Marketplace Grand Opening

Green Gate’s Marketplace is hosting a two-day GRAND OPENING event Friday and Saturday, April 15-16th. Milk & Honey Soft Serve, located in the same parking lot, is having its 10-year anniversary. There will be a ribbon-cutting at 10 am on Friday. Additionally, the first 25 purchasing customers will get a FREE Martin’s Harvest cooler bag; it will include local business and farm information inside. There will be a number of local businesses present during the hours of 10 am – 5 pm: Lazy Acres Family Farm, Martin’s Harvest, Red Hills Online Market, S&P Briar Patch, Lucky Goat Coffee, and Chautauqua Vineyards. Green Gate’s Marketplace hopes to be a connection between local farmers/small businesses and customers. There is more to come so stay tuned via the Facebook event page here.

Tallahassee Orthopedic Center

Tallahassee Orthopedic Clinic (TOC) Spine Center is the only comprehensive, multidisciplinary spine center in North Florida and South Georgia. They offer a comprehensive approach to spine, neck, and back conditions. TOC helps diagnose, treat, and alleviate neck, back, and joint pain by working with fellow providers of family medicine, internal medicine, neurology, physical therapy, chiropractic care, exercise/fitness programs, massage, and pain management to ensure comprehensive, complete care. Please note that they are currently only accepting patients with doctor referrals. Learn more about the practice, its doctors, and the referral process at the TOC website here.

Bay County’s Waterway Cleanup

Bay County Waterways (2008)

Bay County has pulled out more than 1.5 million pounds of marine debris from its waterways since Hurricane Michael (2018). Hondo Enterprises is working alongside FWC and the University of Florida IFAS Program to clear the bay of broken-down boats.

Derelict vessels are anything but beneficial. It can damage and destroy shoreline vegetation and seagrasses. Seagrasses are home to about 85% of the marine life the community enjoys fishing and eating. Clearing debris and vessels also impact the real estate values in the area. Bay County counts on clean waterways, boating access, and fishing to fund the local economy.(1)