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Leon County Link for November 2024

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Leon County Link for November 2024


The Leon County Link connects citizens with Leon County services. For Leon County news and information, please visit: LeonCountyFL.gov/News.
Operation Thank You

Operation Thank You
Monday, November 11, 2024
Breakfast: 6:30-9 a.m.
Program: 8 a.m.

American Legion, 229 Lake Ella Drive

Leon County and the American Legion will honor our hometown heroes during the annual Operation Thank You Veterans Day breakfast. Breakfast will be served from 6:30 to 9 a.m. The program begins at 8 a.m., when the County will present two proclamations honoring Colonel Charles G. “Chuck” Mohr, U.S. Army veteran who completed 37 years of service, and Colonel Augustus D. Aikens, Jr., U.S. Army veteran who completed 30 years of service and earned the Bronze Star Medal during Operation Desert Storm and the Legion of Merit Medal.

Learn more at LeonCountyFL.gov/GetEngaged.

Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Retirement Celebration and Courthouse Dedication

Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Retirement Celebration and Courthouse Dedication
Friday, November 22, 2024
1:30 p.m.: Retirement Celebration
3 p.m.: Dedication Ceremony
Leon County Courthouse
301 S. Monroe Street

 
You're invited to the retirement celebration and courthouse dedication ceremony of the Leon County Courthouse in honor of Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. The retirement celebration will take place on Friday, November 22, starting at 1:30 p.m. in Courtroom 2E in the Leon County Courthouse. Following the retirement celebration, the dedication ceremony will take place at 3 p.m. on the Courthouse front lawn where the name will be unveiled. During the dedication ceremony, the Leon County Courthouse will be renamed the Judge Augustus D. Aikens, Jr. Leon County Courthouse.

The longest-serving Leon County Judge, Judge Aikens has played a significant role in shaping the local judiciary, including over a decade as Administrative County Judge. During his tenure as a Leon County Judge, he established the Leon County Veterans Treatment Court in 2015, a program that provides critical support to veterans and service members facing mental health or substance abuse challenges. His leadership in this area is informed by his own 30-year military career, which includes earning the Bronze Star during Operation Desert Storm and retiring as a Colonel.

Adopt A Tree Program

Leon County Adopt-A-Tree Program
 
For more than 30 years, Leon County Government has proudly supported our native ecosystem through the Adopt-A-Tree Program, which provides unincorporated County residents the opportunity to have a tree planted on their property for free. This year, the program will offer three tree varieties to choose from: Eastern Redbud, Riverbirch, and Shumard Oak.

Learn more and apply now at LeonCountyFL.gov/AdoptATree.

Apalachee Heritage Month

Apalachee Heritage: Exploring Indigenous Culture and Spanish Influence
Saturday, November 9, from 2-3 p.m.
Leon County Main Library, 200 West Park Avenue


In celebration of Native American Heritage Month and the Tallahassee-Leon County Bicentennial, Leon County Government invites you to discover the rich history of the Apalachee people, an indigenous group from the Tallahassee area. Hosted in partnership with Mission San Luis, this event will explore Apalachee cultural practices and how interactions with the Spanish shaped their history.

Visit LeonCountyFL.gov/NativeAmericanHeritageMonth to learn more.

Bicentennial Weekend Spectacular

Celebrate History and Culture During Bicentennial Weekend Spectacular
 

Join us on November 9 and 10 at the Parkview at Cascades and Cascades Park for the Bicentennial Weekend Spectacular celebrating our community’s rich history and culture. Enjoy two days of activities for all ages, including engaging presentations, delicious food, live music, entertainment, and a heritage walk at the park. You don’t want to miss this unforgettable experience!

Learn more at TallahasseeLeonCounty200.com.

Leon County News and Events


Sixth Annual Gingerbread House Competition
Sugar and spice and all things nice are in store during the Leon County Public Library's sixth annual Community Gingerbread House Competition! Put your design skills to the test in this family-friendly competition for a chance to win gift card prizes. One winner from each of the six divisions will be selected. Registration opens Saturday, November 23, at 8 a.m. and the competition will take place on Saturday, December 7, from 1-3 p.m. at the downtown Main Library, 200 W. Park Ave.

Visit LeonCountyLibrary.org/Gingerbread for more information.

Hurricane Season Continues Through November
The Atlantic Hurricane Season continues through the end of November, and Leon County encourages residents to be Leon Ready. Visit LeonReady.com to make a plan, build a disaster bucket, sign up to receive Leon County Emergency Alerts, and so much more.  

County Supports Family Legacies with Land Use Policies
Considering subdividing your property for family heirs? Leon County offers specific policies that make it easier to create family heir subdivisions, allowing you to pass down property to direct relatives for homestead use, even if density rules would normally prevent it.

For more information on Land Use Policy 2.1.9 Family Heir Subdivisions, contact the Leon County Development Services Division at 850-606-1300 or visit their website at LeonCountyFL.gov/DSEM.

Board of County Commissioners Schedule November 2024


Tuesday, November 19, at 3 p.m.
Board of County Commissioners Regular Meeting and Installation and Reorganization of the Board
County Courthouse, 5th Floor Commission Chambers - 301 S. Monroe Street

Tuesday, November 19, at 6 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners Public Hearing
County Courthouse, 5th Floor Commission Chambers - 301 S. Monroe Street

Monday, November 25, at 1:30 p.m.
Capital Region Transportation Planning Agency (CRTPA) Regular Meeting
City Commission Chambers – 300 S. Adams Street
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