Community
May 4-10, 2026
Jail population as of May 10: 25 inmates Males: 20 Females: 5 ARRESTS On May 5, Deputy Kelley arrested Shana Alexandria Wright, a citizen of Tallassee, on the charges of Possession of Marijuana 2nd, Driving Under the Influence (Alcohol), Drug Paraphernalia 1st Offense, and Synthetic Narcotic-Possession. She was processed into the Coosa County Jail…
Read MoreBe prepared to vote Tuesday
Notice: The Mt. Olive voting facility has moved to the new Goodwater Fire Station 3 in Mt. Olive. The 2026 Primary Election is Tuesday, May 19. The Primary Runoff Election will be held June 16. After the primary, Coosa County will have no local, county candidates who will face a runoff on…
Read MoreThe prophet of the Publix parking lot
“Yeah, I got a story for you,” said the old woman in the nursing home. She had midnight skin, dandelion-fuzz hair, and she smoked Newports. Each day she liked to park her wheelchair in the parking lot where she could face the supermarket, and watch all the happy customers walk in and out of Publix.…
Read MoreSomething uplifting about Coosa County
At the risk of being banished to the political page, I was going to make a disparaging comment about the gun-toting wannabes bashing each other in ads before the upcoming primary. But then I was reminded about something uplifting and beautiful about Coosa County. Boaters are lining up at the put-in spots along Hatchet…
Read MoreMy second Camino
We leave for the Camino in two days. And I’ve been thinking about it. We’ve been planning this trip for months. We’ve been doing six-hour training walks, eating healthy foods that taste like wet napkins and gathering our outdoor gear. This will be our second Camino. People ask you about the Camino when they find…
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May 16 Registration is open for the 2026 Creek Run Festival, which will be held Saturday, May 16, for a one-day float on Hatchet Creek from King’s Bridge near Rockford to Double Bridges in the Richville community. Registration includes a meal at the end of the float, shuttle service, T-shirt, a gift bag of assorted…
Read MoreSupport, shop local
Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers, and a special one to Mrs. Kelsey Shone, who is a first time mother and a very proud one! Little Blakeleigh Nicole Shone entered this world on April 13, 2026, weighing 8 pounds and 11 ounces, 20-and-a-half inches long, and a head full of…
Read MoreTechnology changes us
Poor Ms. Ruby! I have given up on litter because I can’t find a solution. Litter occurs without thought. Trashy people don’t know they are trashy. One of the funniest signs I ever saw read: “Don’t even think of dropping your trash here.” The best we can do is pick it up where it…
Read MoreAnnual Drinking Water Quality Report
The Water Works & Sewer Board of the City of Goodwater January-December 2025 We’re pleased to present to you this year’s Annual Drinking Water Quality Report. This report is designed to inform you about the quality water and services we deliver to you every day. Our constant goal is to provide you with a…
Read MoreHoping for locally owned, small businesses
Jenny’s General should have a new roof by June. I was excited to hear that my guy can start working on it very soon, which is very exciting for me. A building doesn’t last very long without a good roof to keep out the rain, or a good foundation. Well, the foundation here is…
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