Marianna City Manager William Long asked Jackson County commissioners Tuesday to share the cost of replacing an air conditioning unit at Fire Station 2, which is housed in a county-owned building on the Kynesville Highway.

Although unable to attend the June 23 meeting of the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners, Mr. Shira McKinnie Sr. was recognized in absentia as commissioners unanimously approved a proclamation honoring his upcoming 100th birthday and a lifetime of service, sacrifice, and devotion to family.

After weeks of debate and three public meetings packed with residents, the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners voted Tuesday to approve an ordinance banning data centers in the county's unincorporated areas.

Tommy Nocera, a first-generation Florida native who grew up in Tallahassee and now lives in Barcelona, Spain, says his proposed data center in Jackson County is being misunderstood, and the numbers, he says, prove it. The Times had an extensive interview with Nocera last week and he shared his thoughts, research, and information on the data center he and his family are proposing.

Jackson County has long recognized the value of employee loyalty, dedication, and service. During the regularly scheduled meeting of the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners, officials took time to honor one of their own for a decade of commitment to the county.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners on Tuesday night selected four new members to serve on the 2026 Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC).

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners began its meeting by recognizing three county employees for their years of dedicated service.

Commissioners heard public comment on a proposed moratorium or ban on AI data centers in Jackson County, with most speakers urging the board to protect local water, power and rural quality of life.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners held two public hearings during its recent meeting Tuesday, approving a wireless telecommunications facility and formally supporting a regional transportation project involving the proposed Marianna Multi-Use Trail.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners faced a packed chamber and overflowing crowd Tuesday night as residents from Jackson and surrounding counties voiced overwhelming opposition to the possibility of a large-scale AI data center being developed near Compass Lake and the Econfina watershed area.

A discussion during a recent Jackson County Board of County Commissioners meeting has sparked growing public interest and concern after county officials revealed that a company has approached the county about a proposed project near the Bay County line along Highway 231 that could potentially involve an AI data processing center.

Jackson County commissioners spent considerable time Tuesday discussing appointments to the Affordable Housing Advisory Committee (AHAC), eventually tabling the matter after disagreement over whether applicants who attended the meeting should receive preference for the four open seats.

Another agenda item from the Jackson County Board of County Commissioners Meeting Tuesday. I would like detail in this article, with the commissioners comments and concerns noted. The concern over the confidentiality of the business and Ms. Watkins response about the proposed business not being detrimental to other 'like' businesses in the City of Graceville. Word count is not an issue.  Darwin Gilmore is president and CEO of Jackson County Economic Development.

Jackson County commissioners voted Tuesday morning to lift the countywide burn ban after recent rainfall improved conditions across the area.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners formally recognized a century of life, legacy, and community impact during its April 14 meeting, ratifying a proclamation honoring Katrina Pittman Olds on her 100th birthday.

The board considered a request for approval of a certificate of substantial completion for the Indian Springs Phase 2 water project. Officials said the project is essentially finished, with the only remaining work being connecting customers to the system.

Jackson County residents made their frustrations with Florida Public Utilities loud and clear during the Board of County Commissioners’ monthly meeting, where complaints about billing issues, lack of local access, and customer service failures dominated discussion.

The Jackson County Board of County Commissioners revisited its decision on which newspaper will publish the county’s delinquent tax rolls, an item that had been tabled at a previous meeting.

County Administrator Jim Dean presented the request and introduced Becky Keyes, chief of Medical Health Services, to speak on Barfield’s qualifications.

The Jackson County Board of Commissioners approved the sale of five acres in Endeavor Industrial Park to support a new economic development project tied to the healthcare industry.