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Columbia High teacher Scott Dockery took a group of his building trades and construction design technology students to an industry leadership conference last month. (COURTESY)

Columbia High teacher Scott Dockery took a group of his building trades and construction design technology students to an industry leadership conference last month. (COURTESY)

Conference helps CHS students build toward career

TONY BRITT
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
From installing solar panels, learning the ins and outs of installing a fire hydrant/fire suppression system as well as observing other trends in the building and construction industry, a group of Columbia High School students were the beneficiaries of an industry leadership conference last month.

NorthStar, RCC hosting Family Fun Day

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Local families are being invited out for a day of food, games and fun to kick off the beginning of summer. NorthStar Family Resource Center, in partnership with the Richardson Community Center, is set to host its 2024 Family Fun Day. The festivities will begin on Saturday, May 25, at 9 a.m.

Dead body found near CCS office; suicide suspected

NEWS STAFF
Wednesday, May 22, 2024
Foul play is not suspected in a body found near the Columbia County School District administrative complex Tuesday. Lake City police officers responded to private property on SW St. Johns Street behind the district board office and adjacent to the Jared Allison Aquatic Complex around 11 a.m.
Julie Boozer, accompanied by Lt. Greg Sund, prepares to place a rose at the base of her father’s portrait during Tuesday’s Public Safety Memorial. Boozer’s father, Dwight, was Lake City’s assistant fire chief. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Julie Boozer, accompanied by Lt. Greg Sund, prepares to place a rose at the base of her father’s portrait during Tuesday’s Public Safety Memorial. Boozer’s father, Dwight, was Lake City’s assistant fire chief. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Honoring fallen heroes: Families, agencies gather for annual ceremony

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Julie Boozer loved spending time with her father, the late Dwight Boozer, who was an assistant fire chief with the Lake City Fire Department.
Councilman Jake Hill points toward Glenel Bowden during discussions Monday regarding city council raises. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Councilman Jake Hill points toward Glenel Bowden during discussions Monday regarding city council raises. (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Council votes to hide own raises

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
Lake City Councilors may not have to face public scrutiny regarding pay raises for themselves after all. During its Monday meeting, the Lake City Council voted against an ordinance that would’ve made future pay raises for the council require a resolution that would include public comment.
Pheonix Polansky, a cadet with the Columbia High School JROTC program, carries a flag that was later added to a cross for the Flags for Heroes display on State Road 47. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Pheonix Polansky, a cadet with the Columbia High School JROTC program, carries a flag that was later added to a cross for the Flags for Heroes display on State Road 47. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Flags line SR 47 for heroes

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The sacrifices and achievements of local veterans were honored Saturday morning when a group of nearly 30 volunteers added more than 200 American flags and crosses along a portion of State Road 47.
Lake City Councilman James Carter said he thinks the contract offer from the city to new Manager Don Rosenthal is ‘generous.’ (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Lake City Councilman James Carter said he thinks the contract offer from the city to new Manager Don Rosenthal is ‘generous.’ (MORGAN MCMULLEN/Lake City Reporter)

Council OKs manager contract offer

MORGAN MCMULLEN
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
After several years of turmoil and turnover in the City Manager position, the Lake City Council hopes it has finally found its long-term solution.

Nearly 400 persevered, graduating from CHS

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, May 21, 2024
The pinnacle of high school is graduation and nearly 400 Columbia High School students are at the cusp of seeing their past 13 years of school-related activities culminate into a grand graduation ceremony. The 2024 CHS commencement exercises will take place 8 p.m. Friday at Tiger Stadium.