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CHS SGA member Chris Prowell interviews County Commission candidates
By Christopher Prowell Central High School Student Government Association member Christopher Prowell has been conducting interviews with Coosa County Commission candidates recently, following his interviews with other candidates. In last week’s edition, Prowell reported on his interviews with District 4 Commission candidates Matthew Reams and Johnnie Schmidt. In a third interview, Prowell spoke with…
Read MoreApril 27-May 3, 2026
Jail population as of May 3: 28 inmates Males: 23 Females: 5 ARRESTS On April 30, Deputy Parker arrested Wilfred Earl Burton, a citizen of Kellyton, on the charge of Probation Violation. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond. On May 1, Deputy Brown arrested Christopher Ronald Cloud, a citizen…
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…
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 MoreRaccoon, fox in two areas of East Alabama confirmed positive for rabies
Special to the News The Alabama Department of Public Health (ADPH) is urging people to keep their pets vaccinated against rabies after a raccoon in Lee County and a fox in Elmore County tested positive for rabies. On May 1, the raccoon was spotted acting strangely near Auburn, and the fox emerged from a wooded…
Read MoreCommission conducts interviews, makes two hires
By Christa Jennings Senior Staff Writer During its April meeting, after conducting standard business the County Commission continued its meeting with interviews starting at 11 a.m. In total, the Commission interviewed four applicants for the county administrator position, to fill the vacancy left with former County Administrator Amy Gilliland’s contract having ended April 24.…
Read MoreDillon Adams asking for your support on May 19 for County Commission District 5
Primary day is decision day Special to the News My name is Dillon Adams, and I’m proud to call the District 5 community my home. Like many of you, my roots run deep here – this is where I grew up. I’ve built my life, raised my family and learned the value of hard…
Read MoreCentral students enjoy Prom 2026, Hollywood Red Carpet
Special to the News It was a beautiful night as the sun set with family and friends who came out for the Central High School lead-out ceremony for Prom 2026 at the White Orchid right here in Coosa County. After bidding their family and friends farewell, the students made their way inside the…
Read MoreCentral High School SGA member Chris Prowell interviews county commissioner candidates
By Christopher Prowell Matthew Reams, candidate for District 4 county commissioner, recently sat down for an interview where he outlined his views on the future of Coosa County with a focus on priorities, services and long-term planning for our rural community. Reams said one of the biggest challenges facing rural counties is a limited…
Read MoreCommission meeting audio – April 14, 2026
Audio recording of the April 14, 2026, County Commission meeting: For the article covering this meeting, click here.
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