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By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During its monthly meeting last Tuesday afternoon, the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council primarily discussed school news and upcoming events, as well as the organization’s annual needs assessment. The meeting had eight participants via Zoom and 11 attending the meeting in person, with Superintendent of Education David Stover…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Progress continues being made toward establishing an animal shelter for Coosa County, with the organization now primarily seeking volunteers and donations to get it up and running. Dennis Hill, who helped spearhead the effort, has issued a call out to volunteers. That is the next primary goal for…

Charlyne DeBardelaben is honored as Union Square’s Neighbor of the Month for April. Photo by Christa Jennings   By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The Union Square Neighborhood Watch held its monthly meeting Monday, giving area residents the opportunity to enjoy a potluck meal while having fellowship with neighbors and hearing from elected officials.…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writers   The Rockford Utilities Board had much business to conduct and discuss during its March meeting, including the sewer plant, business license, commercial water, a building update, the purchase of Parker Creek Water, and more. With all board members present, Utilities Superintendent Wade Brown explained that the USDA grant…

The Coosa County Extension Office is awarded Non-profit Business of the Year by the Coosa County Chamber of Commerce during its annual members event. Pictured from left are Extension Coordinator Sharon Haynes, Administrative Assistant Cornelia Tuck and Chamber President Travis Milhan. Photo submitted   Madix of Goodwater is awarded the 2022 Business of the Year…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   The County Commission held a two-part meeting last Tuesday, with commissioners having much discussion regarding the potential use of funds related to the American Rescue Plan Act, or ARPA. Most of the agenda items from the 9:30 a.m. meeting were tabled, either until the commission reconvened at 1:30…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Coosa County will have no shortage of springtime events, as the Coosa County Children’s Policy Council learned while reviewing and discussing upcoming events during its meeting Tuesday afternoon. With 15 people attending the meeting in person and eight via Zoom, individuals had the opportunity to share information and…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During last Tuesday evening’s 30-minute meeting, the County Commission approved moving forward and submitting the grant application for a county-wide ambulance to be based in Rockford. EMA Director Sheldon Hutcherson presented the commission with the prepared grant application. With all commissioners present, the commission approved by majority vote…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   During last Tuesday evening’s meeting of the Rockford Utilities Board, board members reviewed inconsistencies relating to commercial customers, as well as compared their gas rates with others. Others present for the meeting included employees Wade Brown and Jason Thornton, Mayor Scott White, Councilmember Shirley Ogle, Police Officer Chad…

By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer   Coosa County will be getting a health department once again after the former department closed its doors on October 1, 2016. There had been some talk recently regarding the possibility of the Coosa County Health Department reopening. Now with official action taken, county residents can expect to eventually…