The holiday season is synonymous with increased spending—gifts, travel, entertainment and charitable giving can strain even well-managed budgets. With ongoing market volatility and policy uncertainty, intentional financial planning becomes critical for maintaining…
Category: Community News
Local youth support historic preservation
Participants in the local Boyz to Kings and Girlz to Queens program recently presented a $500 donation to the Madison Recreations Center. There is an ongoing campaign to restore the old Madison…
Local eye center closing its doors
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It has been announced that the Madison office of South Georgia/North Florida Eye Partners will be closing at the end of December. Those patients who had been going to…
Florida voters urged to update registration following new driver’s license changes
Bri Rodriguez news@greenepublishing.com Election officials across the state are encouraging Floridians to update their voter registration to ensure they can vote without difficulties. The fix is simple – voters just need to…
Greenville Christmas Festival set for this weekend
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com The Town of Greenville is set to sparkle with Christmas spirit as the Greenville Christmas Festival returns on Saturday, Dec. 13, at Haffye Hayes Park, located on W U.S….
New career in the New Year: free broadband training boot camp
Career Source Courtesy The next Creating Connections Fiber Optics Boot Camp is set to take place early in the new year for eligible residents interested in high-paying, in-demand careers in broadband telecommunications….
Slice the price, support the cause: North Florida Paws launches Domino’s fundraiser
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com North Florida Paws is serving up a delicious opportunity for pizza lovers across the region while raising funds for its Prevent-a-Litter spay and neuter program. Until Tuesday, Dec. 16,…
J.P. Moore Mortuary hosts Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Miracle Ham Giveaway
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com J.P. Moore Mortuary and Cremation Services welcomed steady lines of families on Monday, Nov. 24, during its Fifth Annual Thanksgiving Miracle Giveaway. The drive-through event ran from 3 p.m….
Chamber Christmas party planned
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com The Madison County Chamber of Commerce and Tourism will be hosting their annual Christmas party on Thursday, Dec. 18, from 5 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The party will take…
The Bush Wealth Advantage : Building financial wellness in a high-cost environment
In October 2025, with the personal savings rate at just 4.4 percent and living costs still elevated from the 2021-2023 inflation surge, many Americans are finding that the basics—emergency funds, debt management…
MCSO investigating Saturday morning shooting
MCSO Contributor Madison County Sheriff David Harper reports that on Saturday, Nov. 29, at 1:13 a.m., Madison County Sheriff’s Office (MCSO) deputies were in the area of a large pop-up block party,…
Jungle Jingle offers one-of-a-kind holiday fun Saturday, Dec. 13, 9 a.m.- 4 p.m.
Laura Young news@greenepublishing.com Santa will be making a special appearance this holiday season during the Jungle Jingle event at the North Florida Wildlife Center, a nonprofit sanctuary for vulnerable animals. Visitors on…
Gravitating towards greatness with Boyz to Kings
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com Local community leader and Boyz to Kings Founder Merv Mattair has often said, “Youth gravitate to what adults celebrate.” On Monday, Nov. 24, Mattair and the Boyz to Kings…
Madison royalty spreading warmth
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com During the summer leading up to her seventh-grade year at Madison County Central School, Chloe Dickinson began a project called “Beyond the Crown,” to help provide shoes to benefit…
Sunshine State Book Festival announces statewide Teen Lit Contest
Writers Alliance of Gainesville Contributor The Writers Alliance of Gainesville is pleased to announce the annual Teen Lit Contest, part of the 2026 Sunshine State Book Festival, offering Florida students the opportunity…
Veterans honored in Lee
Haven McClure Contributor A new tradition of honoring local veterans began in the Town of Lee, thanks to the dedicated efforts of SGT Howard C Barker of American Legion Post 422, who…
55-Plus Club plans Christmas program
Rick Patrick rick@greenepublishing.com It promises to be a joyful event on Wednesday, Dec. 10, when the 55-Plus Club features a musical program for their December luncheon. Bailey Barefoot and Mike Humphries…
The sweetness of the season: Christmas cookies and the joy of holiday baking
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Few traditions capture the magic of the holiday season quite like baking Christmas cookies. The warm aroma of cinnamon, sugar and vanilla drifting through the house instantly brings comfort…
Give the gift of home: The importance of pet adoption during the holidays
Hailey Waldo Reporter@greenepublishing.com Many families begin thinking about adding a new pet to their homes during the holidays. While Christmas is often filled with excitement, it’s also an important time to consider…
Grand opening of My F Studio Jewelry and Art LLC draws big crowd in Lee
Hailey Waldo reporter@greenepublishing.com My F Studio Jewelry and Art, LLC celebrated its grand opening Friday evening on Nov. 20, with an impressive turnout, as community members from across the area stopped in…