Gilchrist County School District earns “A” grade
The Gilchrist County School District earned an “A” grade for the 2025-26 school year, the ninth consecutive shool year in which the district has earned the highest rating.Thirty-four of Florida’s 67 county school districts earned an “A.”The district earned 855 points, 71 percent of the total possible points. This ranks No. 9 out of 67… Continue reading Gilchrist County School District earns “A” grade
Ayers holds Christmas in July for residents
By Emily MaurerFriday, July 17th we did Christmas in July. Mr. and Mrs. Claus came down on vacation from the North Pole to pass out smiles and candy canes dressed in their ready for the heat Hawaiian shirt and dress, followed with flip-flops to pull the outfit together. They started down our short-term hall and… Continue reading Ayers holds Christmas in July for residents
County places moratorium on AI data centers
At its July 6 meeting, the Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners voted to place a moratorium on AI data centers in the county.The commission also asked North Florida Professional Services to look at the county’s land development code to get ahead of any data centers looking to get in the county should the county… Continue reading County places moratorium on AI data centers
Candidate Interview Series: Cody NesSmith
What made you want to run for County Commission?I mean, I love the county. It’s a great place to live, work, and raise a family.What makes you qualified for county commissioner?I spent most of my life working hard, managing budgets, being truthful, and staying busy with what I know.What is your stance on the proposed… Continue reading Candidate Interview Series: Cody NesSmith
Candidate Interview Series: Bill Martin
What made you want to run for county commission?Well, I was a school teacher for 35 years, and I realized that I had done what I needed to do in teaching. I’d reached a lot of kids, and a lot of my kids was getting their kids in, and school teaching was changing. It needed… Continue reading Candidate Interview Series: Bill Martin
Candidate Interview Series: Daniel Fussell
What made you want to run for county commission?Well, through a lot of prayer and situations coming down the pipe, you know, with the property tax legislation and and just a lot of change that’s bound to happen. I prayed about it and and kind of paid attention to what was coming out with the… Continue reading Candidate Interview Series: Daniel Fussell
County looking at new property for transfer station on CR 232
The Gilchrist County Board of County Commissioners discussed a new property for its new solid waste transfer station Monday night.The county entered into an option to purchase a property on County Road 340 earlier this year. Residents that live near that site voiced their opposition at Monday’s meeting.This new property, on County Road 232, east… Continue reading County looking at new property for transfer station on CR 232
Interview with School Board Member David Biddle
Give us your background. How did you get on the school board, and why did you want to get on?OK, so last year there was a vacancy on the board, Miss Christy McElroy had to resign from the board when she got hired to be the assistant superintendent, so there was a vacancy and it… Continue reading Interview with School Board Member David Biddle
Candidate Interview Series: Deen Lancaster
What are your top goals if you’re elected?Well, my top goals really are to continue doing what we do, which is, you know, we’ve been one of the top ranked school districts in the state of Florida, just, you know, continuing the mission, I mean, that’s pretty much it, I guess, at this point.What are… Continue reading Candidate Interview Series: Deen Lancaster
Candidate Interview Series: Charlotte Kearney
What are your top goals?My top goals are to make sure I build relationships, and when you build relationships, you’ve got to be consistent, genuine, and make sure you really care about the people, and I want to make sure no child is left behind. I want every child to be successful, whether they decide… Continue reading Candidate Interview Series: Charlotte Kearney
