🌱 How Madison County’s data center pause could shape Leon’s big decision

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• How Madison County's data center pause could shape Leon's big decision

And lastly, check out what our neighbors Joanne V. and Joanne V. posted below!

Today's riddle: What has a tail, but no body? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Tuesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 92 and low of 72 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
• Wednesday: Mostly sunny and less humid, temps: high: 91, low: 68.
• Thursday: An afternoon thunderstorm, with a high of 90 and low of 70 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Leon County neighbors to weigh in on proposed 18-month data center moratorium Tuesday (wtxl.com) — Madison County is among several neighbors that have already moved to pause new data center development while Leon County considers its own 18‑month moratorium at a public hearing Tuesday evening. Local leaders are weighing impacts on water, power use, noise, and economic benefits as they decide whether to temporarily halt applications while crafting long‑term rules.
   

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📣 Madison Shout Outs!

• 🎂 Is you know and see Jo Willis - wish her a happy Birthday as she turns 90 this week. —Joanne V.

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Madison

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Tuesday September 15
• MCCS Football vs Wakulla
  Madison County School District, 2649 US-90, Madison
  7:00 pm
Wednesday September 16
• Adult Ukulele Class
  Madison Public Library, 378 College Loop, Madison
  10:00 am
Thursday September 17
• MCHS JV Football vs Suwannee
  Madison County School District, 2649 US-90, Madison
  6:30 pm
Friday September 18
• MCHS Cowboy Varsity Football Away Game @ Florida High
  Madison County School District, 3000 School House Rd, Tallahassee
  7:00 pm

🗓 Events Nearby

Wednesday September 16
• Mental Health Event →
  1476 Southwest Main Street, Greenville
• Plant & Garden Q&A
  Live Oak Public Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak
  1:00 pm
• Florida Sheriffs Boys Ranch Open Barrel Racing Practice →
  1813 Cecil Webb Place, Live Oak
  6:30 pm
• Narcotics Anonymous
  Live Oak Public Library, 1848 Ohio Avenue South, Live Oak
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 17
• JV Football vs Trenton
  Lafayette High Mayo, FL 32066
  7:00 pm
Friday September 18
• DMH Health & Wellness Expo 2026 →
  Doctors' Memorial, 333 N. Byron Butler Pkwy., Perry
  10:00 am
• Wally Germany & Friends Live at Spirit of the Suwannee →
  Spirit of the Suwannee – Music Hall, 3076 95th Drive, Live Oak
  7:00 pm
• Varsity Football vs Dixie (Homecoming)
  Lafayette High Mayo, FL 32066
  7:30 pm

Have we missed something on our calendar? Add an event yourself! As always, before attending confirm event details to ensure accuracy.

🗞 Nearby News

Lee

• Late-Night Doughnuts At Lee County 7-Eleven Lead To Arrest, Cocaine Found In Driver's Boot (tampafp.com)

Live Oak

• Suwannee Roots Revival Announces 2026 Daily Schedules (gratefulweb.com)
• Live Oak Brings Royal Heritage to Keeneland September (bloodhorse.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Coin (Thank you John W. for sending it in!)
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