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Community Christmas events coming up
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer With the holiday season upon us, there is no shortage of Christmas events available for individuals and families to enjoy in Coosa County and surrounding areas. Tomorrow is the annual Kellyton Christmas Celebration, which is always held the first Saturday in December. This free event will be held from…
Read MoreRockford approves liquor license, resolution, more
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer During its meeting last Tuesday evening, the Rockford Town Council approved a request for a restaurant retail liquor license, a resolution relating to the Simplified Sellers Use Tax, a one-time pay increase for employees, and more. With Mayor Scott White absent, Mayor Pro Tem Cordarius Lee oversaw the meeting.…
Read MoreCoosa County Schools leads region in improvement on Alabama school report card, bumps grade up to a B
Special to the News When Alabama’s school report grades were released late last week, students, staff, parents, and the community at large were excited to learn that not only had Coosa County Schools bumped its grade up to a B for the first time since the inception of the school report card system, but that the school…
Read MoreEfforts continue to save former Extension building
By Christa Jennings Senior staff writer During Wednesday morning’s County Commission meeting, the Historical Society once again made a plea for saving the old Extension office building, this time presenting the Commission with signed petitions. Sheila Ward, president of the Historical Society, addressed the Commission on behalf of the society and the “many citizens who…
Read MoreGoodwater swears in new mayor, city officers
Special to the News News from Goodwater The swearing in of Goodwater’s newly elected mayor and Town Council members took place on Monday, November 3, in Goodwater’s Community Center. The auditorium was packed with Goodwater residents and visitors bearing witness to the change in the town’s leadership. Karleyun Lauderdale was sworn in as Goodwater’s new…
Read MoreCommission approves invoice to Forever Wild Land Trust, more
By Christa Jennings Senior staff reporter During this month’s meeting, the County Commission unanimously approved eight action agenda items for standard business and more. Among those items, the Commission approved a Memorandum of Understanding and invoice between the County Commission and the Forever Wild Land Trust. That was for an annual payment of funds to…
Read MoreCounty administrator withdraws resignation
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During a lengthy three-part County Commission meeting last week, County Administrator Amy Gilliland submitted a letter of resignation then later withdrew it after her notice was not accepted or approved by the Commission. As reported previously, during the August Commission meeting Gilliland announced her intent to resign at the…
Read MoreBreaking news: Alexander City pedestrian killed in hit and run
Special to the News A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, has claimed the life of an Alexander City man. Jerry L. Partee, 57, who was the pedestrian, was fatally injured when an unknown vehicle struck him while he was standing in the roadway. Partee was…
Read MoreAgencies share information at Conservation in Coosa event
By Christa Jennings Area agencies attended the Conservation in Coosa County event last Thursday afternoon to help spread awareness of their services and resources, sharing handouts and goodies with those who attended. While some federal agencies had to cancel and were unable to participate because of the government shutdown, seven agencies participated in…
Read MoreInsurance fraud, other cases headed to grand jury
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer Numerous felony arrest cases will be headed to the grand jury later this month, including an insurance fraud case involving a Mountain Brook man, drug-related cases and others. Adrian Geeting of Anniston was arrested on May 5 and charged with use or possession with intent to use drug paraphernalia.…
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