Village of Leesburg celebrates new administration office with ribbon cutting

The Village of Leesburg celebrated the opening of their new administrative office with a ribbon cutting from the Highland County Chamber of Commerce on Oct. 30.

The Village of Leesburg moved into 55 South Fairfield St. in Leesburg, previously owned by Kay Simmons. The Leesburg Police Department remains in the old administrative building located at 57 South Fairfield St. in Leesburg.
 
The Village of Leesburg and the Leesburg Police Department shared a building for many years. In 2022, the building next to their offices, previously owned by Kay Simmons, became available. The Village of Leesburg bought the property to relocate their administrative offices and give the Leesburg Police Department control of the previously shared space.
 
Simmons completed extensive remodeling of the building prior to the Village moving in, keeping the original hardwood floors and exposed brick walls. The office was originally a grocery store in the 1900s, and dark rings are visible throughout the building where barrels of merchandise were located at that time.

It later became an insurance office, which it remained until it was purchased by the Village.
 
“A special thanks to Kay Simmons for working with the Leesburg Village Council to make this project happen,” said Shawn Priest, Village of Leesburg Mayor.
 
For more information including hours, availability and more, please visit the Village of Leesburg Facebook page or call (937) 780-6380. About the Highland County Chamber of Commerce: The Highland County Chamber of Commerce is a nonprofit membership-driven organization that represents the business community of Highland County. The many plans and programs the Chamber offers its investors, combined with county workforce development initiatives and local, state and federal legislative/advocacy efforts, position the Chamber of Commerce as a leading organization in Highland County. Learn more at www.thehighlandchamber.com.