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Story & Song is one for the books

To this day, I insist one of the most relaxing and gratifying hobbies is to visit brick-and-mortar bookstores. Call me old-fashioned. Just don’t call me late for coffee. Sure, it’s quicker and sometimes more economical to order books online.
Lisa Finkelstein will be spending more time at Fernandina Beach City Hall after she takes over as Downtown District Manager. "The Downtown Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of our Downtown and this position has been a need for some time," Deputy City Manager Jeremiah Glisson said. Finkelstein begins her new position with the city Jan. 27.

Lisa Finkelstein will be spending more time at Fernandina Beach City Hall after she takes over as Downtown District Manager. "The Downtown Manager is responsible for managing all aspects of our Downtown and this position has been a need for some time," Deputy City Manager Jeremiah Glisson said. Finkelstein begins her new position with the city Jan. 27.

Finkelstein to manage downtown Fernandina Beach

The city of Fernandina Beach has many moving parts that make it unique. The city owns a marina, golf course and airport and hosts numerous festivals.
Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper speaks Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on the Local State of Emergency that was established ahead of the Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine that has been forecasted to make landfall in Florida on Thursday as Hurricane Helene. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Emergency Management Director Tim Cooper speaks Monday at the Board of County Commissioners meeting on the Local State of Emergency that was established ahead of the Potential Tropical Cyclone Nine that has been forecasted to make landfall in Florida on Thursday as Hurricane Helene. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Local leaders anticipate birth of Hurricane Helene

Nassau County has declared a Local State of Emergency ahead of another storm expected to make landfall in Florida.
Rain has prompted the postponement of the Chester Road closure another day. The railroad reconstruction work on the Pages Dairy and Chester Road Intersection Improvements project that is set to close a portion of Chester Road has now been postponed to Sept. 20. File photo/News-Leader 

Rain has prompted the postponement of the Chester Road closure another day. The railroad reconstruction work on the Pages Dairy and Chester Road Intersection Improvements project that is set to close a portion of Chester Road has now been postponed to Sept. 20. File photo/News-Leader 

Chester Road closure postponed another day

The rain has prompted another postponement of the railroad reconstruction work on the Pages Dairy and Chester Road Intersection Improvements project that is set to close a portion of Chester Road.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman presents the now-adopted budget and millage rates Monday at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman presents the now-adopted budget and millage rates Monday at the Board of County Commissioners Meeting. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County Commissioners kick off September

The first September meeting for the Board of County Commissioners was of stark contrast to the last meeting of August, which lasted only 15 minutes.
Sarah Campbell will take the helm of city government if contract negotiations are successful.

Sarah Campbell will take the helm of city government if contract negotiations are successful.

City commission selects Sarah Campbell as new city manager

The City of Fernandina Beach will be managed by Sarah Campbell, if employment negotiations with the candidate are successful. The city has been administered by Operations Director Jeremiah Glisson since Charles George took a medical leave.
Nassau County has announced a few more additions to the Bicentennial Celebration — a Scavenger Hunt, a local author presentation and a special bicentennial corn maze event. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County has announced a few more additions to the Bicentennial Celebration — a Scavenger Hunt, a local author presentation and a special bicentennial corn maze event. Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

County announces more bicentennial celebrations

Nassau County announced a few more events lined up for the Bicentennial Celebration — a selfie scavenger hunt, a local author presentation and a partnership with a local Corn Maze. The scavenger hunt will feature photo challenges, quizzes and information about Nassau County’s history.
The Board of County Commissioners meets in July. At the Aug. 12 BOCC meeting, county leaders clarified the difference between Impact Fees and Mobility Fees after a social media post prompted questions and confusion among some residents.

The Board of County Commissioners meets in July. At the Aug. 12 BOCC meeting, county leaders clarified the difference between Impact Fees and Mobility Fees after a social media post prompted questions and confusion among some residents.

Social Media sparks confusion on county fees

Social media is a powerful tool and can be a source for great controversy. It can spread both love, hate, false information and truth. But what is absolute, is that it prompts conversation and opportunities to learn.
Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman talks Aug. 8 during the Opioid Settlement Task Force's first meeting. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Assistant County Manager Marshall Eyerman talks Aug. 8 during the Opioid Settlement Task Force's first meeting. Julia Roberts/News-Leader

Opioid Task Force holds first-ever meeting

On Aug. 8, the fresh-faced Nassau County Opioid Task Force hammered out procedural details at its first-ever meeting. The group met in the Commissioner’s Chambers and received an introduction of what to expect as a part of the new advisory committee. The group approved two motions at the meeting.