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SUWANNEE COUNTY 9-24-24 FINAL BUDGET HEARING
2024-2025
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024
5:05 PM
FINAL BUDGET HEARING AGENDA
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SBA’s Customer Service Representatives are available at the Centers to answer questions, assist business owners complete their disaster loan application, accept documents, and provide updates on an application’s status. Walk-ins are accepted, but you can schedule an in-person appointment at an SBA Business Recovery Center in advance. The Centers will operate as listed below.
School threats on social media bring felony charges to three area students

Columbia County Sheriff Mark Hunter talking about what will happen to anyone that makes violent threats on social media during last Wednesday’s press conference. L-R: Columbia County School Superintendent Lex Carswell, Sheriff Hunter, Third Circuit State Attorney John Durrett and Assistant State Attorney Chase Larsen. -CCSO Photo
Live Oak Artists Guild 26th Annual ARTFEST Winners
By Tami Stevenson
The Live Oak Artists Guild held their 26th Annual ARTFEST September 7. Winning artwork of this prestigious juried art exhibit are still on display through September 20 at the Suwannee River Regional Library in Live Oak.
Anyone wishing to know more about the exhibit, or the Guild may contact Marilyn Jones at 386-209-2636.

BEST OF SHOW
Jeffrey Smart Baisden
Live Oak.
“Becoming Undone”
Colored Pencil

Suwannee County officials receiving check from Gov. Ron DeSantis for $3.66M. The funds will support the widening and resurfacing of CR 250 from 193rd Road to SR 51. -Photos: Governor's Press
By Joey O’Hern, Columbia Chamber Executive Director
The Lake City - Columbia County Chamber of Commerce announces entertainment for Gateway City Craft Beer & Wine Festival on
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KNOW YOUR CANDIDATES FOR SUWANNEE COUNTY SHERIFF
Live Oak City Hall , Sept 21, 2-5 p.m. with time for Q & A
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On Saturday, September 21, the American Patriots of Live Oak is providing an opportunity for the community to meet the two candidates for Suwannee County Sheriff: Sam St. John and Kin Weaver.
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MADISON, FL – North Florida College is proud to recognize its Sentinels for outstanding academic achievement at the conclusion of its Summer Term 2024. CLICK READ MORE BELOW TO SEE LIST OF NAMES.
History being made in double measure
Local siblings chosen Honor Cadets out of entire U.S.
By Tami Stevenson

Above, 18 year old Victoria Coker holding a flag and dressed in her white NJROTC Sea Cadet uniform was named Honor Guard in July. She was second only to her brother, Michael Coker, age 11 (Below), dressed in his camos and running up a hill. Michael was the first ever to win the prestigious award as Honor Guard in March for the Lake City Sea Cadets. -Photos: Submitted

It was an historical moment when Lake City resident,