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County increasing access to veterans services

TONY BRITT
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Columbia County is looking to ramp up services for local veterans, just in time for Memorial Day. The increased attention comes after complaints were received about accessibility to the county’s veterans services officer.

Biting leads to battery charges

NEWS STAFF
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
A Lake City man tried to put the bite back into crime, according to law enforcement. A Columbia County Sheriff’s Office report states Jonathan Perkins, 31, bit a victim during a physical altercation before grabbing a pair of knives Monday morning.
Renee Williams (from left), Columbia County Senior Services Executive Director David Huckabee and Courtney Barga share a conversation during the “Roaring 20s”, a fundraising kickoff event for Columbia County Senior Services Friday evening at the Lifestyle Enrichment Center in Lake City. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Renee Williams (from left), Columbia County Senior Services Executive Director David Huckabee and Courtney Barga share a conversation during the “Roaring 20s”, a fundraising kickoff event for Columbia County Senior Services Friday evening at the Lifestyle Enrichment Center in Lake City. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Columbia County roaring into gear

TONY BRITT
Monday, May 24, 2021
A group of people gathered at the Lifestyle Enrichment Center Friday evening to celebrate the 20s — the 1920s.
Pam Stuart (left) hugs her granddaughter Alexis Cady, following Belmont’s graduation ceremony. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Pam Stuart (left) hugs her granddaughter Alexis Cady, following Belmont’s graduation ceremony. (TONY BRITT/Lake City Reporter)

Belmont honors graduates in ceremony

TONY BRITT
Saturday, May 22, 2021
COLUMBIA CITY — Nervousness was one of the most common themes Friday night as 19 Belmont Academy students ended their high school careers at the school’s annual commencement exercises.

Belmont kicks off grad exercises

TONY BRITT
Thursday, May 20, 2021
Belmont Academy will be the first Columbia County high school to host its 2021 commencement exercises tonight when close to 20 students get their high school diplomas. The Belmont Academy graduation will take place 6 p.m. today on the school campus at 5037 SW County Road 240.

U.S. Cold Storage eyes tax break

JAMIE WACHTER
Wednesday, May 19, 2021
Looking to add a rail spur to its facility, U.S. Cold Storage is hoping the line delivers a county tax break as well. The Columbia County Board of County Commissioners will consider at its 5:30 p.m. meeting today, a request from U.S. Cold Storage for a tax exemption incentive.