STEPHEN FOSTER FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS

-SVT 2023 Archived Photo
We are going to do the Festival of Lights and we need your help to bring this event to life!
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SBA Application Filing Deadlines
Physical Damage: November 27, 2024
Economic Injury: June 30, 2025
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Capital City Bank Group Foundation Awards $23,000 to Nonprofits In Dixie, Gilchrist, Suwannee and Levy Counties
By Brooke Hallock, Capital City Bank Chief Brand Officer
During the 2024 grant cycle, the Capital City Bank Group (CCBG) Foundation reinvested $23,000 into the communities of Dixie, Gilchrist, Suwannee and Levy counties,
Gateway Art Gallery wins scarecrow contest at Hearthstone Gardens

Vincent Van Crow by Gateway Art Gallery won first place in the Business & Organization category at Hearthstone Gardens Scarecrow Festival last Saturday. -SVT Photo by Tami Stevenson

By Tami Stevenson
Election results for Suwannee, Columbia, Madison and Mayo - Amendments
Hooked On Heroes is reeling in their lines

Horrific scenes from Steinhatchee emerged after Hurricanes Helene and Milton devastated the entire coast of Florida. -Courtesy Photo
— "...all these people along the coast lost their homes, they are the majority of boaters that volunteered their time and their boats for these events,” said Ron Cadle. “They’re going to take care of their home and family before they worry about going fishing, as they should.” —
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FALL FESTIVALS AND AREA EVENTS - FROM LIVE OAK, WELLBORN, BRANFORD, McALPIN, MADISON, WHITE SPRINGS AND LAKE CITY
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Florida Amendments on the ballot
In Florida, constitutional amendments require 60% of the vote to pass.
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Social Security Announces 2.5 Percent Benefit Increase for 2025
Submitted by Mark Hinkle, Press Officer
Social Security benefits and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) payments for more than 72.5 million Americans will increase 2.5 percent in 2025, the Social Security Administration announced October 10, 2024. On average, Social Security retirement benefits will increase by about
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SVEC UPDATE
Few Outages Remain from Hurricane Milton
LIVE OAK, Fla., October 10, 2024 (9:30 a.m.) – During the peak of the storm last night, 2,142 SVEC consumer-members were without power.