Public Service Announcement: Lay Lake
Attention: All property owners around Lay Lake. Please consider joining the Lay Lake Creeks and Tributaries (Action Group) and notify your neighbors who might have an interest, also. This group is growing quickly, and action has already started. Please see the Mission Statement below and contact me at forsythconsulting@gmail.com if you are interested in participating. The more…
Read MoreHappy Mother’s Day
Sarah Josephine “Jo” Scarbrough By Denise Nelson On this Mother’s Day we give thanks for mothers – all mothers, birth mothers and those that step willingly into that role. The older I get the more I appreciate my Mother. She wanted better for me than she had, and she gave that to me. The first…
Read MoreKellyton opts out of shelter reimbursement
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Kellyton Town Council held its regular monthly meeting last Tuesday evening, with action taken on a handful of items. Mayor Johnny Sharpe informed the council that he had received a letter from Dennis Hill, former director of the Coosa County Animal Shelter. In the letter Hill apologized…
Read MoreRockford Spring Fling to be held next Saturday
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Town of Rockford has been busily planning and gearing up for its Spring Fling, which will be held in downtown Rockford next Saturday, May 20. Spring Fling will be held from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and will feature a variety of vendors, organizations, food trucks, music,…
Read MoreC.O.A.C.H. hosts successful blood drive
Photos by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Coosa County’s Cancer Outreach and Community Hope, or C.O.A.C.H., hosted a successful blood drive with LifeSouth Tuesday. The organization was pleased to report that LifeSouth had 41 pints of blood donated, just shy of the goal of 42. Additionally, there were…
Read MoreMany enjoy Ribs, Rhythm, Remembrance fundraiser
Coosa County’s Cancer Outreach and Community Hope (C.O.A.C.H.) organization held its annual C.O.A.C.H. walk and relay event on Friday, May 5. Through its annual fundraiser, the organization raised approximately $5,000 for cancer patients of Coosa County. Attendees were able to enjoy an evening of barbecue and other refreshments, fellowship, walking, and live music by…
Read MoreWeogufka Center hosts successful annual Mule Day
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer The Weogufka Center hosted another successful annual Mule Day with mules, vendors, food, activities, and more, with the organization using proceeds from the event to go towards a gym roof. People came from near and far to enjoy the day’s festivities, with visitors coming from Florida, Georgia,…
Read MoreCentral Elementary, Coosa County 4-H host Progressive Agriculture Safety Day
Krystal Vaith, 4-H Program assistant, showcased the 4-H rabbit and poultry projects and discussed animal biosecurity. Photo submitted Coosa County Farmers Federation provided lunch for the volunteers. The Women’s Committee hosted a snow cone and popcorn station. Photo submitted Students explored Chemical Look-A-Likes in a station presented by the Farmers Federation Women’s Committee.…
Read MoreGoodwater Disabled Veterans Organization on the move
Special to the News The Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization is on the move. The organization is now under new leadership for 2023 with new Commander Wade A. McElrath, pictured. Additionally, on April 6 the Goodwater Disabled Veterans Organization gave a new American flag to the Goodwater Youth and Recreational/Development Center for its…
Read MoreTourist season here in Coosa
Yesterday I noticed a truck on one of our better back roads with a Texas tag. Bless his heart, I hope he had four-wheel drive and a good suspension. Little could he know that the citizens are ready to fire the head of the road department. Aha! A tourist! I wonder if… and I…
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