McElrath sworn in as new constable
On January 17, Anthony W. McElrath was sworn in as a newly elected constable, serving Precinct 404. His continuation of service ranges from military, local municipality and now constable of Coosa County. His wife, Bertha K. McElrath, held the Bible while Judge of Probate Richard Dean administered the oath of office. Photo submitted
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Donald “Bull” H. Bullard Donald “Bull” H. Bullard, age 76, of Weogufka, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025. Bull is survived by his son, Donald B. “Barry” Bullard; sister, Mary “Susie” Hughes; great-grandson, Noah Rowan; and a host of grandchildren, nieces and nephews. Bull was preceded in death by his wife of 42…
Read MoreTitus man arrested for methamphetamine
Robert Allen Hannon By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A routine traffic stop led to the arrest of a Titus man on meth-related charges late last month. Chief Deputy Scott Hammond reported that while on routine patrol on December 30, Deputy Payton saw a vehicle traveling on the highway with its headlights out.…
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January 27 The monthly meeting of the Coosa County Soil and Water Conservation District will be on Monday, January 27, at 10 a.m. at the District Office located at 226 Coosa County Road 157 in Hanover. January 30 The Coosa County Democratic Party will host a meeting Thursday, January 30, at 6 p.m. at the Goodwater…
Read MoreOpEd: You get what you vote for: A response
You may not know me, but in many ways, you do. For more than a decade, I have been the unseen artist crafting the layout and design of “The Coosa County News” each week. Though I reside outside Coosa County, my heart has been with your community – cheering for Central’s sports teams, mourning communal…
Read MoreHappy birthday!
We wish a very happy birthday to our dear friend and loved one, Maggie, on Sunday, January 26! We hope that your day is truly blessed, as you are a blessing to so many. Happiest of birthdays, Maggie! God bless you! With love, Christine and your friends
Read MoreU.S. Sen. Britt’s Laken Riley Act passes House, heads to President Trump to be first bill signed into law by 47th president
“Congress is back to working for the American people once again” Special to the News On Wednesday U.S. Sen. Katie Britt’s (R-Ala.) S.5, the Laken Riley Act, passed the U.S. House of Representatives by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 263-156. The passage of this legislation is the most significant immigration enforcement and border security…
Read MoreTallassee man arrested for shooting into building
Jeffery Brian Asire Jr. By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer A domestic disturbance last week resulted in the arrest of a Tallassee man on a shooting-related charge. On January 12, Deputy Dawson responded to a call of a domestic disturbance with shots fired. Upon his arrival, Dawson began an investigation with all of…
Read MoreCentral High School holds second nine-weeks awards celebration, ceremony
Students who received awards for Honor Roll and perfect attendance were treated to a celebration of pizza, cake and punch courtesy of SGA before going to the second nine-weeks Awards Ceremony. Thank you to Ms. Phillips for getting us a special deal on the pizza, Dr. Watson for picking up the pizzas and counselor Wade for…
Read MoreGod helps us when we fall
Let me tell you about my Jesus, and let me tell you about my fur babies, Kobe and Smokey. Jesus is so awesome. He puts me in a whole different world sometimes, and the Holy Spirit takes me on a whole new level, and it seems that I cannot go any further. However, God…
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