Coosa Historical Society to meet Sunday afternoon
Coosa County Historical Society will meet on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at Twenty-Two & Crew. We will be finalizing the plans to open the Old Rock Jail on Sunday afternoons from May to October. Right now we only have volunteers for the first and third Sundays of each month. If you can…
Read MoreStill awaiting garbage pickup, news from EVFD
The new garbage pickup service for Coosa County… after hearing how they were off to a great start in other districts within Coosa County, they were a no show in Equality. So, I guess my unease was well placed. Our normal day is Friday, and in the past even with struggling Advance Disposal they…
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April 21 The Coosa County Cattlemen’s Association will host its Spring Steak Dinner on Friday, April 21, beginning at 6:30 p.m. at the Cattlemen’s Building in Hanover. April 23 The Coosa County Historical Society will meet on Sunday, April 23, at 2 p.m. at Twenty-Two & Crew in Rockford. The group will be finalizing…
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Read MoreFive arrests made in connection to Dadeville mass shooting
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Five arrests, including two teenagers and three adults, have now been made in connection to the mass shooting that rocked the small city of Dadeville last Saturday night, creating a tragic ripple effect that left surrounding communities and other areas reeling in shock and sympathy for the community. The…
Read MoreChamber of Commerce plans member, other events
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The Coosa County Chamber of Commerce has plans underway for a mid-year member event, as well as its participation in community events. During its meeting last Monday evening, the Chamber Board of Directors reviewed upcoming events and discussed its possible participation in those. The chamber still plans to have…
Read MoreGoodwater’s new ambulance now in service
Special to the News Submitted by Goodwater Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant The Goodwater Volunteer Fire Department was pleased to report recently that it received its new Medic I ambulance on March 30 at 11 a.m., and the ambulance was ready to answer calls by 4 p.m. that same day. Per Goodwater Fire Chief Elmore Unbehant,…
Read MoreC.O.A.C.H. to hold annual cancer walk, event May 5
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer Coosa County’s Cancer Outreach and Community Hope (C.O.A.C.H.) organization will hold its annual C.O.A.C.H. walk and relay event on Friday, May 5. The event will be held at the West Coosa Senior Center walking track in Stewartville from 6 to 9 p.m., with the traditional luminaries walk being conducted…
Read MoreKellyton Council conducts little business
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The April meeting of the Kellyton Town Council was relatively short and simple, with the council conducting a handful of business during its 30-minute meeting. With all council members present except for Donna Keel, who was absent because of a work obligation, the Town Council primarily discussed financial matters…
Read More30 years ago in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer The April 22, 1993, edition of “The Coosa County News” included highlights of various community happenings, such as a Goodwater barbecue, firefighters competition, a spring clean-up day, Rockford Men’s Club poker run, and more. That edition three decades ago reported on the third annual Coosa County Volunteer…
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