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Future of Fort White in Columbia County

By Jackson McGuire

February 20, 2026 at 2:11 PM EST

Fort White in Columbia County is a small town with about 700- residents. Earlier this week they held a meeting regarding the potential disbandment of the town.

Many took the stand to voice their disapproval of the idea, and even Mayor George Thomas opposed the idea in a heated exchange with other members of the council.

WUFT reporter Jackson McGuire attended the meeting and has been following the future possibilities of Fort White.