Sacred moments aren’t measured in minutes
I visit the National Institute for Standards and Technology website occasionally to reset my wristwatch. I’ve resisted the current trend to wear a watch that monitors my heart, calories and what my neighbors are watching on TV. My current Seiko was a gift from my mother-in-law nearly 30 years ago. It’s still serviceable, though…
Read MoreWe all have faults
I thank God for pastors who listen and obey God. Pastor Chris Hill and Pastor Stanford Benson are truly blessing me by hearing God speak. They both are growing in Christ themselves, and I love it. It helps us to grow. We are never too old to grow and follow these young pastors’ visions.…
Read MoreThe queen of Savannah
Tonight, we walk the streets of Savannah with royalty. Traffic does not part when she walks by. Her unwitting subjects, trudging along the sidewalks, do not pay her a genuflecting glance. When they see her, they do not even recognize her sacred station. But they smile just the same. For one cannot help but…
Read MoreAugust 3-9, 2026
Jail population as of August 9: 43 inmates Males: 33 Females: 10 ARRESTS On August 4, Lt. Moon arrested Patricia Ann Gardner, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charge of Receiving Stolen Property 1st. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail with a $15,000 bond. On August 5, Deputy Payton arrested Landen Kane…
Read MoreClassifieds and Legals
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Read MoreAG Marshall announces arrest of Geneva County circuit clerk for use of office for personal gain
Special to the News Last Friday Attorney General Steve Marshall announced the arrest of Ashley Powell, the Geneva County circuit clerk. Powell, 52, was charged with violating the state’s ethics laws by using her official position or office for personal gain. Specifically, the indictment charges Powell with using her position as circuit clerk to…
Read MoreGod’s impeccable timing
Grasping the “big picture” of things hoped for but not seen in the specific moment requires faith in God. Those situations require patiently waiting on God. It is not always easy, but after it does come to pass, we can always reflect and understand, “And we know that all things work together for good…
Read MoreBe safe on the roads
This old buzzard has seen many grands grow up well, take flight and be part of our community. Now that school is back, be sure to hug those young ones each morning heading to school! This is when parents make the most for their children, supporting them as they learn new things, make new…
Read MoreSpecial primary election to be held Tuesday
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer While most do not think about August being a time to head to the polls, for Coosa County and voters in some other counties, Tuesday will be a day to cast ballots once again for this election season. Coosa County is located in the Sixth Congressional District, one of…
Read MoreDay of Action helps prepare CES for new year
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer As families across the county watched their children return to school yesterday, many volunteers came together at the end of summer to help prepare one of the schools for the year ahead. On Friday, July 24, the Lake Martin Area United Way held its annual Day of…
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