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08/12/2026

A great first day is underway! Welcome back to school, students! 📚✏️🎒

Renowned civil rights foot-soldier Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (1941-2026) was honored today by the City of Tallahassee...
08/11/2026

Renowned civil rights foot-soldier Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (1941-2026) was honored today by the City of Tallahassee for the impact he made locally.

With leaders and community members, Rev. Jackson's legacy was celebrated with the renaming of West Carolina Street, from North Adams Street to South Copeland Street, to Rev. Jesse Jackson Street following the unanimous passing of a resolution by the Tallahassee City Commission.

While not from Tallahassee, Jackson’s trips to the city spanned decades. According to published reports, the Greenville, South Carolina, native had a special affinity for Florida’s Capital City because of its role in the Civil Rights Movement.

The newly named Rev. Jesse Jackson Street serves as a reminder of Rev. Jackson's six decades of service that significantly advanced civil rights, economic and social justice, gender equality and human rights.

Celebrate 8/11 Day by calling before you dig. Beneath the ground, there are miles of underground utility lines like wate...
08/11/2026

Celebrate 8/11 Day by calling before you dig. Beneath the ground, there are miles of underground utility lines like water, electricity and natural gas, that play a vital role in our everyday life. Protect yourself and others from unintentionally hitting underground utility lines by calling Sunshine 811 before you dig.

To learn more, call 811 or visit Sunshine811.com.

Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed the City of Tallahassee’s strong AA+ ratings on its bond programs, reinforcing the...
08/07/2026

Fitch Ratings has once again affirmed the City of Tallahassee’s strong AA+ ratings on its bond programs, reinforcing the City’s sound financial management practices in line with the City’s Strategic Plan. Fitch Ratings, one of the nations’ leading independent credit rating agencies, also affirmed the City’s “Stable Outlook,” underscoring confidence in the City’s long-term financial stability and disciplined fiscal management. https://bit.ly/3TzFjzB

The August edition of Insight is out! Dive into celebrating a career of impact, how we can all help keep students safe, ...
08/07/2026

The August edition of Insight is out! Dive into celebrating a career of impact, how we can all help keep students safe, a place to get fresh food, energy efficiency loan options and so much more. Check it out!

You can also read Insight on our website at https://bit.ly/4pZo46I. Additionally, it is delivered each month with your City of Tallahassee Utilities bill. If you get your bill electronically, look for a link to the PDF in the email.

Renowned civil rights foot-soldier Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (1941-2026) is being honored on Tuesday, Aug. 11, by the...
08/05/2026

Renowned civil rights foot-soldier Rev. Jesse Louis Jackson Sr. (1941-2026) is being honored on Tuesday, Aug. 11, by the City of Tallahassee, for the impact he made locally. The Tallahassee City Commission passed a resolution on June 10, 2026, renaming W. Carolina Street (from N. Adams Street to S. Copeland Street) as Rev. Jesse Jackson Street. A ceremony will be held at 10:30 a.m. at Bethel Missionary Baptist Church, 224 N. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd.

Rev. Jackson, a protĂŠgĂŠ of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., was an internationally recognized civil rights leader, two-time presidential candidate and ordained Baptist preacher whose six decades of service significantly advanced civil rights, economic and social justice, gender equality and human rights.

While not from Tallahassee, Jackson’s trips to the city spanned decades. According to published reports, the Greenville, South Carolina, native had a special affinity for Florida’s Capital City because of its role in the Civil Rights Movement. The Tallahassee Bus Boycott in 1956 ended segregation on public buses in the community. He’d also met Rev. C. K. Steele (then pastor of Bethel Baptist Church and president of the Florida NAACP), who was recruited by Dr. King to help lead the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC). From 1984 when Jackson first ran for President to 2016 when he led a group of pastors, residents and politicians on a Sunday walk through downtown for “Souls to the Polls” on the last day of early voting in Leon County, Jackson traveled to Tallahassee at least 12 times. He visited churches and the campuses of FAMU and FSU to address civil rights and human rights issues and talk about the importance of voter registration and voting.

During his storied life, Jackson was student body president at North Carolina A&T State University, directed Operation Breadbasket for Dr. King in Chicago (the SCLC’s national economic justice initiative), and founded Operation PUSH and the Rainbow Coalition, which later merged to form the Rainbow PUSH Coalition (a leading voice for civil rights and civic participation). He was also a leading advocate for global human rights, democracy and the end of apartheid in South Africa.

President Bill Clinton awarded Rev. Jackson the Presidential Medal of Freedom, the United States’ highest civilian honor, at the White House in 2000. For his work in human and civil rights and nonviolent social change, Jackson received more than 40 honorary doctorate degrees.

Jackson married his college sweetheart Jacqueline Lavinia Brown in 1963 and was the father of six children.

Apply Today for City’s 2026 Neighborhood AwardsDo you live within the Tallahassee City limits? Are you super-excited abo...
08/03/2026

Apply Today for City’s 2026 Neighborhood Awards

Do you live within the Tallahassee City limits? Are you super-excited about a neighborhood project that piqued the interest and enthusiasm of more than half the households in your subdivision and had an amazing outcome? Perhaps your neighborhood has a great monthly newsletter or a committee that caters to elderly neighbors. Tell us about it! The City of Tallahassee’s 2026 Neighborhood Awards Program is open for entries.

The Neighborhood Awards program showcases the positive impact of neighborhood involvement in enriching Tallahassee and empowering residents. This year’s theme is “Celebrating Neighborhood Champions: Honoring Excellence, Leadership, and Impact.” The application deadline is Aug. 28.

Neighbors and neighborhoods will be recognized in the following categories:

🫶 Outstanding Neighbor of the Year
•Neighborhood Advocacy
•Neighborliness

🏘️ Neighborhood of the Year
•Small Neighborhood (under 200 homes)
•Large Neighborhood (200-plus homes)

📝 Best Neighborhood Programs of the Year
•Best Physical Neighborhood Improvement
•Best Social Neighborhood Improvement
•Best Neighborhood Communication

Get more details, including information about the virtual application workshop on Monday, Aug. 10, from 5:30-6:30 p.m., at https://bit.ly/3TE8Xn8

Shared on behalf of City Manager Reese Goad:I am deeply saddened to share that this morning, our friend and colleague Ja...
08/01/2026

Shared on behalf of City Manager Reese Goad:

I am deeply saddened to share that this morning, our friend and colleague James Barnes, General Manager of Customer Account Services and Director of Customer Operations for the City of Tallahassee, passed away following a brief illness. This profound loss will be greatly felt within our organization and the wider community.

James was a force. He brought exuberant energy, innovation and an unwavering commitment to excellence to everything he did, along with style and a million-watt smile. He proudly led a remarkable team and was a profound believer in principle-centered, service leadership.

He cultivated talent that touches every part of our organization. Handling roughly 500,000 customer transactions each year, his team embodies the City’s mission to be the national leader in the delivery of public service, with a commitment to “Quality First - Every Time, Every Call, Every Contact." He exemplified that ethos.

James consistently sought ways to drive our organization forward. A proven problem solver, he spurred impactful changes to improve outcomes for customers while ensuring training and support were always in place to better his team. In the last few years alone, he led his team through the roll out of a new CIS system, a new Meter Data Management System, FlexPay utility service and the expansion of the City’s Customer Self-Service portal. The team’s attention to detail and customer-centered approach resulted in the self-service portal achieving one of the highest adoption rates of any self-service portal in the country among utilities.

As dedicated as he was to City customers, he was equally focused on internal programs for his team. From implementing online e-learning modules and wellness programs like Step-up and Walk to developing department leaders and celebrating milestones, he invested in his team and championed their growth - and they are indeed the very best!

His expertise in building and optimizing processes in Call Center Operations produced award-winning results again and again. His leadership helped garner the City numerous awards from the Florida Municipal Electric Association (FMEA), including the Building Strong Communities Award, and contributed to the City being named the #1 Public Utility in America. He received the prestigious Customer Executive Icon Award in 2022, was named FMEA’s 2020 Member of the Year, initiated FMEA’s Executive Roundtable for Customer Operations, served on multiple industry committees and boards over the years and was a sought-after presenter who loved sharing his knowledge.

Thanks to his efforts, Tallahassee will host FMEA’s Regional Energy Auditors Roundtable in September and has been selected to host a national forum focused on Customer Information System strategy, implementations and innovation in 2027. In this and so many other ways, his legacy of leadership and excellence continues. His pride for his team and belief that no one could do it better was unmatched.

James began his tenure with the City of Tallahassee in January 2007 and guided the City’s utility customer experience ever since. Prior to coming to the City, James worked for USAgencies, Cox Communications & Comcast. He was also a veteran of the United States Army and member of the National Urban League, 100 Black Men and NAACP.

A beloved husband, father and grandfather, please keep his wife, Jan, and his entire family in your prayers.

07/31/2026

It's National Mutt Day and the City of Tallahassee - Animal Service Center has lots of pups ready to help you celebrate!

And guess what?! Join in for the DOGust 1st Adoption Event with the Animal Shelter Foundation for a day full of fun and fee-waived adoptions for all adult dogs and cats!

DOGust 1 Adoption Event - https://bit.ly/4fHlYUb
Saturday, August 1 - 12-5 p.m.
Tallahassee Animal Services
1125 Easterwood Drive

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