Tourist Development Council proposes lodging tax increase
GARRETT VALCOURTgvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Washington County Tourist Development Council (TDC) has unanimously voted to propose an increase in the tourism lodging tax…
Read MoreWashington County community debates placement of Verizon cell tower
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz Some residents of Washington County are raising concerns over a proposed 160-foot Verizon cell tower on Worley Road, which…
Read MoreClay Walker, Jeff Bates to perform at 2024 Watermelon Festival
gvalcourt@kensmith.biz As summer approaches, excitement is mounting for the 68th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival–set to take place at Jim Trawick…
Read MoreLeisure Lakes Community Garden unveils plans for a fruit orchard
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz The Leisure Lakes Community Garden, led by Sharon Hobbs, recently hosted an open house and tree giveaway event–attracting over…
Read MoreRogers Insurance Agency ready to recognize 50 years of business
gvalcourt@kentsmith.biz In a milestone event marking decades of service, Rogers Insurance Agency is set to celebrate its 50th anniversary. The…
Read MoreMongoven demolition begins
Changes in Chipley are expected soon as demolition on the interior of the historic Mongoven building began. The building at…
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