Columbia County Observer

LSHA: FGC Jumps Into the Mix For Vacant LSHA Property. Palms Medical Wants a Subsidy – $5.4 million. What About South Columbia County?

December 9, 2024  12:30 pm | 3 min read

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Tax Collector Kyle Keen Extends November 4% Tax Discount Payment Deadline to Friday, December 6

December 5, 2024  11:am

Lake City: Bringing Back Civility to City Hall. Will the Police Barrier Be Coming Down? Trustee Carter Doesn’t Like It.

December 4, 2024  11:55 am | 4 min read

Lake City Management Looking to Sell Four-Day Workweek. Explanations & Presentation Not Ready for Prime Time

December 2, 2024  3:15 am | 2 min read

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The Wampanoags Helped the Pilgrims Survive for Their First Thanksgiving – They Still Regret It

The actual history of what happened in 1621 bears little resemblance to what most Americans are taught.

Reposted November 28, 2024 | First Posted November 24, 2021

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Booze Causing Rising Deaths on the Highways And Other Places

November 22, 2024  6:00 am | 2 min read

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Fort White: George Jacob Thomas Sworn In as Mayor – Encouraging Words and A Steep Learning Curve Ahead

November 20, 2024  4:05 am | 3 min read

George Jacob Thomas sworn in as Fort White Mayor. Wife Maureen holds the bible while  his two children, Julia and Benjamin look on (faces blurred by request). Mr. Thomas's brother Joshua Thomas is in the background holding his daughter. Town Counsel Lindsey Lander administered the Oath.

Mayor Ronnie Frazier: I Am the Right Choice To Be Re-elected Mayor of Fort White

October 22, 2024  3:40 am | 2 min read

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George Jacob Thomas: I Am Running For Mayor of the Town of Fort White

October 21, 2024  11:50 am | 3 min read

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