Columbia County Observer

https://www.columbiacountyobserver.com/master_files/County_News_2026/20260702-ft-white-clerk-resigns-helfenberger-out.html
July 2, 2026 7:55 am
FORT WHITE, FL – Sometime on June 26, Fort White Town Manager Joe Helfenberger resigned, resulting in the continuance of the chaos and dysfunction of Fort White, since the election of George Thomas as its mayor in November 2024

https://www.columbiacountyobserver.com/master_files/County_News_2026/20260509-pittman-resigns-after-months-of-intrigue.html
May 9, 2026
COLUMBIA COUNTY, FL – Clint Pittman’s resignation to run for County Commissioner (Dist. 2) came after months of the usual Columbia County good ole’ boy backroom dealing and intrigue.