Residents and visitors gathered in Chipley on Friday, June 26 and Saturday, June 27 to celebrate the 70th Annual Panhandle Watermelon Festival, marking seven decades of family‑friendly tradition in Washington County. Festivities began Friday evening at Jim Trawick Park, where crowds enjoyed live performances by Ashley Monroe, Dailey & Vincent, and Tracy Byrd. Families filled the park for the free concerts, food vendors, and community fellowship.…