Holy Spirit works in many ways
Khloe Lee and Jordan Hill in 2016 and 2022. Many of us have heard that no one is good but God. Well, God was all in Rockford Church of God on Sunday, and He was good! There was a movement of God in a quiet way. The Holy Spirit was alive and did His…
Read MoreCoosa County schools announce October teacher, staff members of the month
Students at Central High School selected Mrs. Villigrana as the October teacher of the month. Mrs. Villigrana is a paraprofessional who has served students in seventh through twelfth grades in their online Edgenuity coursework for two years at Central High School. Mrs. Villigrans says, “My goal is to inspire my students to be creative, have high expectations of themselves, and to…
Read MoreBest way to learn history: Travel to places where it occurred
I have been on an incredible journey that is reaching back to the founding of our great country, the Revolutionary War, the Civil War, the War to End All Wars (World War I), and World War II. It is absolutely amazing the amount of history that has been packed into our short 246 years…
Read MoreSo much to do in Coosa County
We are seeing some changes signifying autumn is arriving. I realize the first day of fall occurred with the equinox on September 22, when the daytime started getting shorter compared to the nighttime. However, nature doesn’t always seem to follow the calendar very closely. The temperatures, thus far, have been up and down; one…
Read MoreCommunity Calendar
Mondays in October Fundraising dinners will be held every Monday in October with food being served from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Both dine-in or to-go plates will be available, and 100% of every donation will go toward the much-needed pool repairs and a new pavilion for the Poplar Point Camp in Hanover. These meals will…
Read MoreCoosa County November 8, 2022, General Election Polling Facilities and Polling Officials.
Published By Richard M. Dean Judge of Probate Absentee (Probate Judge’s Office) Shelia Thomas Inspector Rebecca Lewis Clerk Ramona Cina Clerk Robin Schmidt Clerk Deborah Miller Chief Clerk Community Life Center (Cottage Grove) Calvin McKinney Inspector Doris Smoot Clerk Valencia Shaw Clerk Robert Shaw Clerk Betty Leonard Chief Clerk Makenna Sanders Student Equality UMC New…
Read MoreClassifieds & Legals
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Read MoreCommission hires EMS director, approves related matters
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer It has been a busy time of year for the Coosa County Commission, which met three times during September and has so far met twice this month, including regular meeting dates, recessed and reconvened meetings. District 1 County Commissioner Randall Dunham has not been present for any of…
Read MoreAlumni Association hosting senior citizen fall festival
Special to the News The J. D. Thompson High School Alumni Association will host a fall festival for senior citizens on October 27 from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. This fun festival will take place at the white elementary alumni building located at 1854 Coosa County Road 93 in the Cottage Grove community. There…
Read MoreSheriff’s Office conducts active shooter training
Special to the News Last Saturday the Coosa County Sheriff’s Office and the Coosa County Reserves conducted an active shooter training at Central High School. This training exercise is conducted to provide professional training on how to respond, how to react and what to do in the event of an active shooting situation.…
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