Literacy Everywhere! hosts parent informational dinner, meeting
The Literacy Everywhere grant director Meg Masters and the Coosa County Career Tech Center (CCCTC) educators invited eighth grade parents and students to a dinner meeting to learn more about how the CCCTC Career Tech Education (CTE) programs can help students meet graduation requirements, as well as prepare students for the workforce. The topics…
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September 26 Save the Date: The J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association is pleased to invite you to a special unveiling ceremony of the Historical Marker for the Coosa County Training School. The ceremony will take place on September 26, 2025, at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the J. D. Thompson Alumni…
Read MoreSweat the small stuff
Dear Self. Pay attention to the little stuff today. Things you usually overlook. The seemingly insignificant. Notice these things. Things like short sentences. Or typoz. Smiles from strangers. The shape of an arbitrary cloud. The cardinal in your backyard birdbath that reminds you of a loved one. The scattered thought you’re having now about…
Read MoreHistorical Society makes plea for saving building
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During last week’s County Commission meeting, the Historical Society once again approached commissioners with a request and proposal for saving the old Extension building located next to the County Courthouse. After discussing the building periodically for years and having held a public hearing regarding the structure, during its June…
Read MorePortable telehealth arrives in Coosa County
Special to the News Submitted by Dr. Shannon Davis Coosa County Extension Office director The Coosa County commissioners, town mayors, the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce, and the Coosa County Extension Office-Telehealth Planning Committee recognized the need to improve local access to healthcare services within the county. In collaborations for more than a…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools celebrate Constitution Day
Special to the News Constitution Day is recognized on September 17, the day in which the delegates to the Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia agreed to and signed the U.S. Constitution in 1787. Every year Central High School seniors receive a personal pocket U.S. Constitution to use throughout their government course and to keep as a guidebook in life. After analyzing the meaning…
Read MoreRay Water increases pressure
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Water customers in the Ray community have recently noticed an increase in pressure, for which they are thankful. Ray Water Manager Ronnie Brown explained that they put in new pumps a few months ago. “We had a lot of customers who didn’t have the water pressure that…
Read MoreWestwater Resources announces issuance of U.S. patent for graphite purification tech at Kellyton Graphite Plant
Special to the News Westwater Resources Inc., an energy technology and critical minerals company focused on developing battery-grade natural graphite, has received U.S. Patent Number 12,415,731 for innovative graphite purification methods. This patent, awarded by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office, is a significant milestone in Westwater’s technological advancement and reinforces the company’s dedication to…
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Read MoreADOC correctional officer arrested, resigns position
Special to the News On Friday, September 12, ADOC Correctional Officer Senior Joshua Joyner was arrested by the Auburn Police Department following a traffic stop. During a search of his vehicle, approximately two pounds of marijuana was discovered. ADOC narcotics agents arrived to assist the local police. Agents then executed a search warrant at…
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