Comments on: Long Abandoned Jay Livestock Market Could See New Life http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life Local News for Molino, Bratt, McDavid, Century, Walnut Hill, Cantonment Fri, 03 Apr 2026 18:45:02 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.2 hourly 1 By: William http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263387 William Thu, 17 Apr 2014 20:43:27 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263387 >>>>William, I am a little disappointed in your coverage of this. Tearing down has never been discussed at any of these planning meetings. The story does not say tearing it down has been discussed at any planning meeting. It says "Ideas for the old facility have ranged from tearing it down to reopening it...." The statement is meant to give a great range of ideas that have been discussed..whether online, in person or just in general amongst the citizenry. >>>>William, I am a little disappointed in your coverage of this. Tearing down has never been discussed at any of these planning meetings.

The story does not say tearing it down has been discussed at any planning meeting. It says “Ideas for the old facility have ranged from tearing it down to reopening it….”

The statement is meant to give a great range of ideas that have been discussed..whether online, in person or just in general amongst the citizenry.

]]> By: Jane Hayes http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263335 Jane Hayes Thu, 17 Apr 2014 15:54:09 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263335 Tearing it down is not an option per the Town of Jay's lease with the State. Other than some "cosmetic damage" the structural architecture is amazing and secure William, I am a little disappointed in your coverage of this. Tearing down has never been discussed at any of these planning meetings. Pete- we have considered the dust issue and are aware of it. We who have grown up in AG understand this.. Donna- actually I have crawled through the space and you really are not looking at a lot of money in supplies ( I know how to estimate labor and materials) and we would do like we did with the Jay Historical Society and rally residents to volunteer some labor as well as we have resources in Forestry division and correctional camps. I challenge you to get involved and maybe understand before you draw conclusions. And of course we will certainly not accept your money. Jeremy, NJ, Nathan, and Sandra thank you for being a part of that revitalization and for remaining positive. Those of us on city council and all involved have worked really hard to save this place and get this revitalization off the ground. We want everyone to be involved and have a part of this project. Kind Regards, Jane Hayes Town Councilwoman Tearing it down is not an option per the Town of Jay’s lease with the State. Other than some “cosmetic damage” the structural architecture is amazing and secure

William, I am a little disappointed in your coverage of this. Tearing down has never been discussed at any of these planning meetings.

Pete- we have considered the dust issue and are aware of it. We who have grown up in AG understand this..

Donna- actually I have crawled through the space and you really are not looking at a lot of money in supplies ( I know how to estimate labor and materials) and we would do like we did with the Jay Historical Society and rally residents to volunteer some labor as well as we have resources in Forestry division and correctional camps. I challenge you to get involved and maybe understand before you draw conclusions. And of course we will certainly not accept your money.

Jeremy, NJ, Nathan, and Sandra thank you for being a part of that revitalization and for remaining positive.
Those of us on city council and all involved have worked really hard to save this place and get this revitalization off the ground. We want everyone to be involved and have a part of this project.

Kind Regards,

Jane Hayes
Town Councilwoman

]]> By: NJ http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263311 NJ Thu, 17 Apr 2014 13:15:14 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263311 The Town of Jay has seen nothing but improvement. Over the past few years, we've witnessed face lift after face lift from almost all downtown businesses, new restaurants opening, beautification projects all throughout the town, and I've noticed a slew of new faces, which all indicate economic growth. Maybe Donna is reliving the 20s? But 2014 projects nothing but a bright future for Jay! The Town of Jay has seen nothing but improvement. Over the past few years, we’ve witnessed face lift after face lift from almost all downtown businesses, new restaurants opening, beautification projects all throughout the town, and I’ve noticed a slew of new faces, which all indicate economic growth. Maybe Donna is reliving the 20s? But 2014 projects nothing but a bright future for Jay!

]]> By: Sandra Moore http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263305 Sandra Moore Thu, 17 Apr 2014 12:51:53 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263305 I have lived in Jay my whole 56 yrs of life. It hurts when one of our own moves away and then bashes our town. Yes there are some buildings in need of major repair, but we also have new businesses and that is not counting the building that have been rejuvenated and now are functioning businesses. We also have a Museum that took up 2 of those rejuvenated building. The Jay Historical Society Museum was chosen by Santa Rosa county to house the Viva 500 Time Capsule, which we see as an honor. The residents of Jay are glad that the livestock market is being looked at. I would love to take my grandkids there to see how farm life works and give them the love for country living. I have lived in Jay my whole 56 yrs of life. It hurts when one of our own moves away and then bashes our town. Yes there are some buildings in need of major repair, but we also have new businesses and that is not counting the building that have been rejuvenated and now are functioning businesses. We also have a Museum that took up 2 of those rejuvenated building. The Jay Historical Society Museum was chosen by Santa Rosa county to house the Viva 500 Time Capsule, which we see as an honor. The residents of Jay are glad that the livestock market is being looked at. I would love to take my grandkids there to see how farm life works and give them the love for country living.

]]> By: Nathan http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263160 Nathan Thu, 17 Apr 2014 02:54:12 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263160 I agree with that Wells Feller , I still LOVE JAY , I may not be there anymore but I will not put down the place that raised me . LOVE JAY !! I agree with that Wells Feller , I still LOVE JAY , I may not be there anymore but I will not put down the place that raised me . LOVE JAY !!

]]> By: Jeremy Wells http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263112 Jeremy Wells Wed, 16 Apr 2014 22:57:30 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263112 Donna, The whole town is falling apart, really? I haven't noticed it falling apart. Where do you live now? It seems unfair that you can say the whole town is falling apart and no one cares. I have lived here my whole life of 32 years and I love this town. I believe it is far from falling apart, actually it is quite the opposite. I don't believe we are hurting to be losing a resident that has those feelings about the town and I am glad you relocated to be honest then. Hope your new town lives up to your standards. Donna,
The whole town is falling apart, really? I haven’t noticed it falling apart. Where do you live now? It seems unfair that you can say the whole town is falling apart and no one cares. I have lived here my whole life of 32 years and I love this town. I believe it is far from falling apart, actually it is quite the opposite. I don’t believe we are hurting to be losing a resident that has those feelings about the town and I am glad you relocated to be honest then. Hope your new town lives up to your standards.

]]> By: Donna http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263067 Donna Wed, 16 Apr 2014 17:19:49 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263067 I think they should just tear it down. I grew up there (I left a long time ago) and I agree with Pete about the dust from the peanuts and cotton. It is completely falling down and would have to undergo extensive (aka expensive) renovations. It should have been dealt with a long time ago instead of waiting this long. The whole town is falling apart and no one seems to care. They have managed to save some of the buildings and landmarks but progress has left it in the dust. This particular site is truly not worth the money that would need to be spent. Of course, I guess it would depend on who is doing the spending. I think they should just tear it down. I grew up there (I left a long time ago) and I agree with Pete about the dust from the peanuts and cotton. It is completely falling down and would have to undergo extensive (aka expensive) renovations. It should have been dealt with a long time ago instead of waiting this long. The whole town is falling apart and no one seems to care. They have managed to save some of the buildings and landmarks but progress has left it in the dust. This particular site is truly not worth the money that would need to be spent. Of course, I guess it would depend on who is doing the spending.

]]> By: southerner http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263021 southerner Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:46:13 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263021 Who owns it? Who owns it?

]]> By: Pete http://www.northescambia.com/2014/04/long-abandoned-jay-livestock-market-could-see-new-life/comment-page-1#comment-263013 Pete Wed, 16 Apr 2014 12:12:18 +0000 http://www.northescambia.com/?p=175260#comment-263013 Has anyone thought about all the dust here from peanuts and cotton from August until January? If you parked a car in this area it would be covered in inches of dust in no time. Traffic during this season would be a nuisance to the peanut company and cotton ginning. Has anyone thought about all the dust here from peanuts and cotton from August until January? If you parked a car in this area it would be covered in inches of dust in no time. Traffic during this season would be a nuisance to the peanut company and cotton ginning.

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