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Renovations are underway at the West Nassau High School football and soccer field, part of more than $1.7 million in athletic facility upgrades approved by the Nassau County School Board Feb. 27.

Renovations are underway at the West Nassau High School football and soccer field, part of more than $1.7 million in athletic facility upgrades approved by the Nassau County School Board Feb. 27.

Warrior Field renovation underway at West Nassau High School

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Renovations are underway at the West Nassau High School football and soccer field, part of more than $1.7 million in athletic facility upgrades approved by the Nassau County School Board Feb. 27. Of that amount, $1,328,070 was awarded to AstroTurf Corporation of Dalton, Ga.
The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office hosted its Safe Kids Academy at the NCSO Training Facility on Saturday. Nineteen youths participated in the one-day event, which taught children life-saving skills.

The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office hosted its Safe Kids Academy at the NCSO Training Facility on Saturday. Nineteen youths participated in the one-day event, which taught children life-saving skills.

Sheriff’s office hosts Safe Kids Academy to teach children life-saving skills

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Wednesday, July 23, 2025
Kathy Thornton Community Newspapers, Inc.   The Nassau County Sheriff’s Office hosted its annual Sheriff’s Safe Kids Academy on Saturday at the NCSO Training Facility, offering local families a hands-on, educational experience focused on empowering children with critical safety knowledge.
Journeyman facilities technician Josh Powell, center, recently completed his 20th year with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners. With Powell is Facilities Manager Tony Lombardi, left, and County Manager Taco Pope.

Journeyman facilities technician Josh Powell, center, recently completed his 20th year with the Nassau County Board of Commissioners. With Powell is Facilities Manager Tony Lombardi, left, and County Manager Taco Pope.

County honors Powell

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
For the Record The Nassau County Commission honored Josh Powell June 18 for 20 years of service with the county. Hired June 13, 2005, Powell started as a custodian. He’s advanced through various jobs with the county and currently serves as a journeyman facilities technician.
Ryleigh Vanier catches a ground ball.

Ryleigh Vanier catches a ground ball.

K-Zone hosts camp

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Taigen LeBel steps over the obstacle course Monday at the K-Zone Athletic Academy softball camp at West Nassau High School. The two-day camp was put on by Kelsey Sweatt, a D2 World Series finalist and Kenzie Woods, a former D1 collegiate softball player.
The historic buildings on Brandies Avenue in Callahan, recently purchased by Callahan First Baptist Church, will continue to be home to the Nassau County Record and apartment tenants.

The historic buildings on Brandies Avenue in Callahan, recently purchased by Callahan First Baptist Church, will continue to be home to the Nassau County Record and apartment tenants.

CFBC begins to revamp property

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Callahan First Baptist Church breathes new life into a piece of local history with the recent purchase of the Brandies Avenue commercial buildings. The two-story buildings are the oldest brick buildings in Callahan.
Verizon currently assists customers in the parking lot of Callahan’s former Burger King. The wireless company will renovate the restaurant into a store. A new Burger King is planned north on U.S. 1 near Tractor Supply.

Verizon currently assists customers in the parking lot of Callahan’s former Burger King. The wireless company will renovate the restaurant into a store. A new Burger King is planned north on U.S. 1 near Tractor Supply.

P&Z board approves Verizon’s site plan

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Anna Newhoff NCR Reporter   Verizon renovations at the old Burger King will soon begin in Callahan.  Contractor Jeff Borden told the Callahan Planning and Zoning board Monday that the building’s interior will be completely demolished and the exterior will receive several updates.
Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10.

Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10.

Ice Pop Patrol

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Callahan teenagers Robert Patterson, Kirra Nolen, and Destiney Browning stand with Nassau County Sheriff’s Office deputies at the NCSO’s ice pop patrol at Ewing Memorial Park in Callahan July 10. Grace Turner and her parents pet K-9 Rip who is with Deputy Jacob. Rip enjoyed a treat as well.
LGI Homes recently donated $3,000 to the Nassau County on Council on Aging to support building benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard. NCCOA President and CEO Janice Ancrum and staff accept the donation.

LGI Homes recently donated $3,000 to the Nassau County on Council on Aging to support building benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard. NCCOA President and CEO Janice Ancrum and staff accept the donation.

LGI Homes gives Council on Aging $3,000

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
LGI Homes donated $3,000 to the Nassau County Council on Aging to support the installation of benches at the Westside Senior Life Center in Hilliard.
Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening.

Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening.

Wild Wonders

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Wednesday, July 16, 2025
Local children engage with reptiles and snakes during the Wild Wonders Animal Show at the Bryceville Branch Library Thursday evening. Mike Rossi and his team present an educational show that allows the audience to interact with local and exotic reptiles throughout the evening. 
Tynlee Carmichael hands Drake Thompson the ball. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Tynlee Carmichael hands Drake Thompson the ball. Photos by Anna Newhoff

Campers hone basketball skills

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Wednesday, July 9, 2025
Blake Whittenburg dribbles the ball with the guidance of Shadé Schreiber during the Hilliard Parks and Recreation basketball camp June 24-26. Jeremy and Shadé Schreiber helped children sharpen skills and build confidence while having fun on the court. Jolie DeBerry jumps to shoot the ball at left.