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Erving Gilliard, chair of the American Beach Water and Sewer District Advisory Board, thanks the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on Monday for their support of American beach. The American Beach Water and Sewer District Advisory Board will hold its regular board meeting at 4 p.m. today. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Erving Gilliard, chair of the American Beach Water and Sewer District Advisory Board, thanks the Nassau County Board of County Commissioners on Monday for their support of American beach. The American Beach Water and Sewer District Advisory Board will hold its regular board meeting at 4 p.m. today. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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County making progress in sewers and drains

Ashley Chandler
Thursday, June 13, 2024
Nassau County is making changes to the sewers and drains, changes long awaited by its residents.
The conceptualization for the new Nassau County Animal Services shelter building already is complete. The site plan, floorplan and vertical rendering were displayed in the chambers during the meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The conceptualization for the new Nassau County Animal Services shelter building already is complete. The site plan, floorplan and vertical rendering were displayed in the chambers during the meeting. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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Nassau County ratifies purchase of land for new animal shelter

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Nassau County Board of the County Commissioners (BOCC) on Monday ratified a Real Property Purchase and Sale Agreement with Wildlight, LLC in the amount of $1,000,000 to procure a piece of land for the long-awaited Nassau County Animal Services new shelter.

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CVB looks to extend bed tax to entire county

Julia Roberts
Wednesday, June 12, 2024
The Amelia Island Convention and Visitors Bureau has launched a campaign that could generate $500,000 in additional Tourism Development Tax (TDT) dollars to be used in the western part of the county. TDT is a 5% user fee tourists pay when they stay overnight on Amelia Island.
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meets Monday for its first meeting of June. The meeting kicked off with a quarterly presentation updating the board on the Capital Improvement Plan. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners meets Monday for its first meeting of June. The meeting kicked off with a quarterly presentation updating the board on the Capital Improvement Plan. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

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BOCC hears updates on Capital Improvement Plan

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, June 5, 2024
The Nassau County Board of County Commissioners met for its first meeting of June on Monday. The meeting kicked off with an update on the current standing of the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP). The quarterly CIP presentation was given by Robert Companion, P.E.
Nassau County is asking for more input from the community as part of Vision 2050, a community input-driven process that will help the Planning Advisory Committee to recommend changes to the county’s Comprehensive Plan. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County is asking for more input from the community as part of Vision 2050, a community input-driven process that will help the Planning Advisory Committee to recommend changes to the county’s Comprehensive Plan. Photo by Ashley Chandler/News-Leader

Nassau County asking for public input on ‘Community Building Blocks’

Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 31, 2024
The Nassau County Vision 2050 process carries on as the county is asking for the public to weigh in yet again. What the Vision 2050 team is referring to as draft “Community Building Blocks” have been established through the gathering of public opinion for Vision 2050.
From left, Hailie Mason, administrative assistant, and Allyson Myrick, projects and events coordinator, pose for a photo at The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Spring Conference held May 7 and 8 this year. Submitted

From left, Hailie Mason, administrative assistant, and Allyson Myrick, projects and events coordinator, pose for a photo at The Florida Association of Chamber Professionals Spring Conference held May 7 and 8 this year. Submitted

Chamber employees give insight into statewide conference, chamber initiatives

Ashley Chandler
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
Earlier this month, employees of the Nassau County Chamber of Commerce attended a conference they said will help them implement new ideas and practices within the community.
Jack Knocke, representing Citizens Defending Freedom, and Mark Durham, representing Nassau County School District, offer opening statements in textbook challenge hearing. Photos by Tracy McCormick-Dishman/News-Leader

Jack Knocke, representing Citizens Defending Freedom, and Mark Durham, representing Nassau County School District, offer opening statements in textbook challenge hearing. Photos by Tracy McCormick-Dishman/News-Leader

Textbook hearing leaves issues unresolved

Tracy Dishman
Wednesday, May 29, 2024
The Nassau County School District’s inaugural public hearing on a textbook objection took place May 20, ending without a resolution.
James (JD) Morgan expresses his gratitude for being recognized as a County Employee of the Quarter and the life-saving efforts of medical workers four years ago that allowed him to continue his electrical career. Submitted

James (JD) Morgan expresses his gratitude for being recognized as a County Employee of the Quarter and the life-saving efforts of medical workers four years ago that allowed him to continue his electrical career. Submitted

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Electrician thanks emergency medical workers for saving his life

Ashley Chandler
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Two recognitions at the county commissioners meeting that seemed to be unrelated ended up colliding last week when an awarded county worker spoke of the actions of county emergency medical workers who saved his life and changed it forever.
From left, Chairman John Martin; Martha Oberdorfer, deputy director of Emergency Management; and Tim Cooper, director of Emergency Management pose with National Weather Service StormReady County sign. Submitted

From left, Chairman John Martin; Martha Oberdorfer, deputy director of Emergency Management; and Tim Cooper, director of Emergency Management pose with National Weather Service StormReady County sign. Submitted

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Commissioners adjust meeting times, recognize staff

Ashley Chandler
Friday, May 17, 2024
Commissioners met for the second time this week on Wednesday, honoring emergency medical workers and several county workers and departments to set the tone for the meeting.