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🌱 How Chipley is becoming the starting point for a Revolutionary War tour
Chipley, Florida Patch AM: a 4 min readGood morning Chipley! We're back again in your inbox, keeping you updated with what's happening in and around town. ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- How Chipley is becoming the starting point for a Revolutionary War tour
- How a rumored data center near Chipley sparked a county moratorium
- Chipley community mourns the passing of Christine Ann Guyer, 58
Today's riddle: What did the carpenter ant say when he walked into the bar? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Wednesday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 84 and low of 59 degrees.
- Thursday: Nice with plenty of sun, temps: high: 84, low: 63.
- Friday: Partly sunny and delightful, with a high of 87 and low of 65 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
📰 News we're reading
• PRESS RELEASE: Washington County TDC to Launch a Revolution Road Driving Tour for America 250 (einpresswire.com) — A new Revolutionary War-themed driving tour will soon start at the Washington County TDC Visitor Center in downtown Chipley and end at Blue Lake Park off I-10. On July 2, locals are invited to a 10 a.m. ribbon cutting in Chipley, followed by a motorcade to Orange Hill Park with reenactors, historical displays, and brochures to explore the full Revolution Road route. 
• Projected Positive and Negative Aspects of Data Centers as of June 1, 2026 (fosterfollynews.net) — Residents in the broader Panama City–Chipley area are closely watching Jackson County’s new one-year moratorium on AI data centers after a rumored hyperscale project near Econfina Creek drew a packed, emotional meeting. The article explains how similar fights are unfolding across Florida, what new state law requires of data center developers, and why water, power costs, and rural character are at the center of the debate.
• Christine Ann Guyer, 58 of Chipley, Florida Passes on May 28, 2026 (fosterfollynews.net) — Chipley is mourning the loss of 58-year-old Christine Ann Guyer, who passed away here on May 28 and was known as a tough, big-hearted bartender at many Panhandle spots. A Harley-loving “badass biker chick,” she cherished Holmes Creek, her children, and her many grandchildren, leaving behind a loud, loving legacy her family and friends will carry forward.
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Wednesday June 3
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- NO WATER PRESSURE on Flagler this AM.
Called US Water and reported it at 5AM. I was the 6th caller already. (Nextdoor Sunny Hills) - Looking for a reasonable handyman.
I keep getting handymen who try to over charge me. I need some steps built. Minor repair to railings on my deck, and repair to my front door. I… (Nextdoor Sunnyhills)
- Dunkin' posted a job opening for Crew Member in Chipley. Apply here.
- Burger King posted a job opening for Team Member in Chipley. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Chipley here.
🗞 Nearby News
Bonifay
- Bonifay Police reopen 2015 stabbing case; survivor now hopeful for justice (washingtoncounty.news)
- Holmes County, Florida Board of County Commissioners to Hold 'Data Center Discussion' on Tuesday, June 2, 2026 (fosterfollynews.net)
Cottondale
- The answers were so crystal clear – how were they not seen by all? (jacksoncountytimes.news)
Graceville
- Graceville Commission Approves McDonald's Rezoning, Hears Public Safety Concerns During May Meeting (thegracevillenews.com)
- I-95 quintuple fatal: Federal agency subpoenas state of New York (wdfxfox34.com)
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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Is the bar tender here? (Thank you W. M. for sending it in!)
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