Central High School announces November Teacher of the Month
The students at Central High School selected Mrs. Clark as the November Teacher of the Month. Mrs. Clark is a paraprofessional who works with all grade levels at Central Coosa High, assisting students with staying on track with their online Edgenuity courses. Mrs. Clark has been a part of the team at Central since August, but…
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Remembering Carol Hammond
November has definitely been a busy month. We’ve done “fall back” on the clock, several Veterans Day events in the county and the school, as well as a general election. Coming up we have Thanksgiving next week. Also, the school will be out for the entire week. I just don’t like the time change!…
Read MoreHowell, Forbus, Davis win local elections
Political signs have dotted the county’s landscape for months leading up to the election, with more signs being placed in prominent areas, such as polling locations, just before Tuesday’s election. Photo by Christa Jennings By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Following Tuesday’s general election, Coosa County voters selected who would represent them for…
Read MoreBOE approves personnel matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its October meeting, the Board of Education primarily took action on a variety of personnel matters, ranging from transfers and new hires to resignations and a retirement. The board unanimously approved rescinding the recommendation of Cathy Calloway as bus driver because notification of non-acceptance had been received.…
Read MoreGoodwater’s Ganny’s Babies presented with Head Start Proclamation
Ganny’s Babies, a family childcare group home in Goodwater, was recently honored by being presented a Head Start Proclamation recognizing October as Head Start Awareness Month. Pictured from left are Sherlene Robison, teacher’s assistant at Ganny’s Babies; Valory Thomas, provider at Ganny’s Babies; Kimberly Hamilton, family and community engagement specialist at Auburn’s Early Head Start…
Read MoreForestry Planning Committee honored with award
The Coosa County Forestry Planning Committee was recently awarded as one of this year’s Outstanding County Natural Resources Councils. Pictured from left are Tom Reichert, Beatrice “Pinky” Reichert, Doug McConnell, Coosa County Extension Coordinator Sharon Haynes, Jack Folmar with Auburn University, and Drew Metzler, regional Extension agent in forestry, wildlife and natural resources. Photo submitted…
Read MoreThis week in CCN history
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Much like this week, “The Coosa County News” 30 years ago recorded local election turnout and coverage. The election chart featured in the November 12, 1992, edition looked much different than it does now, as it has changed…
Read MoreChastain awarded by Chamber of Commerce
Following the recent announcement of his retirement from the board, the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors surprised former Treasurer Joe Chastain with a special award commemorating his years of service with the board. Having served as a volunteer with the board for five years, the award reads, “Presented to Joe Chastain…
Read MoreMany enjoy 2022 Forestry Landowner Tour
Jimmy and Teresa Mitchell are awarded a Stewardship Award during the 2022 Forestry Landowner Tour. Photo submitted Mike O’Brien receives a Stewardship Award during the recent Forestry Landowner Tour. Photo submitted Tommy Robinson is honored with a Tree Farm Certification Award at the landowner tour event. Photo submitted Special to the…
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