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This Week in History 8/20/20
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Clay Today
Five years ago, 2015
Clay County Commissioners vote to add a penny sales tax on the general election ballot to study impact fees and use a lobbyist to pursue more money for the county from state coffers.
Clay County Court Judge Richard A. Townsend retires after 21 years on the bench.
Marcy James is tasked with targeting blighted properties and collecting money for outstanding liens for Green Cove Springs.
10 years ago, 2010
It took less than 30 minutes for a Clay County jury to recommend death for Leo Lewis Kaczmar III after he was convicted for killing his girlfriend’s father.
Principal Ed Paulk welcomes students to the first day of classes at the newly-built Oakleaf High.
Clay County Supervisor of Elections Chris Chambless said more than 2,000 voters had cast ballots for the primary election.
20 years ago, 2000
The Clay County School Board to vote whether it will sell water and sewer services to a proposed Wendy’s Restaurant planned across the street from Middleburg Elementary.
Students at the district’s newest school, Thunderbolt Elementary, are welcomed to class by Superintendent David Owens.
Susan Soltys is selected as Clay County’s first director of tourism.
30 years ago, 1990
Three Clay County firemen are injured in a flash fire during a training exercise in Green Cove Springs.
Matt’s Barbecue owner Matthew Tinney pleads with Green Cove Springs City Council to help reduce drug use near his restaurant at Middleburg Avenue and Lemon Street.
Sheriff Dalton Bray agrees to a budget compromise to lease cars instead of buying them to provide deputies with a 7% pay raise.
40 years ago, 1980
Clay County records record enrollment figure of 17,246 students on the first day of school.
Clay County teachers approve a contract that calls for an average salary increase of 13%.
Green Cove Springs calls for free swimming on Labor Day at the city’s pool at Spring Park.