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Coosa County Ambulance Monthly Call Log

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  Call Volume for the month of December 2023: Total calls: 51 Total transports: 31 Ground: 28 Helicopter: 3   Call types: Sick calls: 12 MVA: 3 Fall/Lift assist: 6 Chest pain: 5 Other trauma: 3 Seizure: 7 AMS: 5 Overdose: 2 DOA: 1 Stroke: 0 Difficulty breathing: 3 Standby (fire): 0 Diabetic: 2 Choking:…

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Take precautions to prevent septic tank problems after flooding

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  Special to the News Residents who use an onsite sewage disposal system (a septic tank system) may be experiencing performance problems because of rain-soaked conditions. During heavy rains and floods, the ground can become saturated, preventing proper operation of the system. For example, a septic tank can collapse or float out of position. Signs…

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Accordia Health holds Open House to unveil new services, new partnership, facility improvements

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  Superintendent of Education David Stover Jr. with AltaPointe Health representatives at Accordia Health’s Open House. Photo submitted   Rockford representatives visit with State Health Officer Dr. Scott Harris during Accordia’s Open House, a collaboration with the Coosa County Health Department and Rockford Pharmacy. Pictured from left are Harris, Town Clerk Lesle Nelson, Mayor Scott…

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Coosa farm provides state’s 2023 Christmas tree

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The 45-foot-tall Eastern red cedar from the Goff family farm in Coosa County stands brightly at the Alabama State Capitol in Montgomery, the largest displayed Capitol Christmas tree in the state’s history. Photo by the governor’s office   This year’s theme for the state’s official Christmas tree and the tree lighting ceremony held last Friday…

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Weogufka group recognized for support of American Legion Post 45

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Members of the Weogufka Neighborhood Watch accept a Certificate of Appreciation from American Legion Post 45 on behalf of the group. Pictured from left are Sonny Braden, Joey Moore, Mike Holmes with American Legion Post 45, and Mary Alyce Bennett. Photo submitted by Anita Moore   Special to the News Submitted by Anita Moore  …

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Coosa County Farmers Federation recognized during Alabama Farmers Federation annual meeting

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The Coosa County Farmers Federation (CCFF) received an Award of Excellence during the Alabama Farmers Federation’s 102nd annual meeting December 4 in Montgomery. This honor recognizes counties for top-tier programs, community work and agricultural advocacy during 2023. From left are Federation Executive Director Paul Pinyan and CCFF President Jerry Fielding.   Special to the News   More than 1,300 farmers from across Alabama participated…

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Coosa’s Pinhoti Outdoor Center awarded Small Business of Year

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    Alabama Lieutenant Governor Will Ainsworth, Grant Bruner with Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Alabama, BCA President and CEO Helena Duncan, and CCAA President and CEO Paige Hutto presents Nathan and Kimm Wright, representatives from Pinhoti Outdoor Center, with the Small Business of the Year Award. Photo submitted   Special to the News  …

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“No Burn” order lifted across state

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  Special to the News Effective December 4, all burn restrictions have been lifted across the state of Alabama. Burn permits will be issued as normal by the Alabama Forestry Commission (AFC). This includes 11 counties in northeast Alabama that had been under a “No Burn” order since it was issued by Gov. Kay Ivey…

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November 27 – December 3, 2023

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  Jail population as of December 3: 30 inmates Males: 27 Females: 3   ARRESTS On November 29, Investigator Ward arrested Eric Ryan Rayfield, a citizen of Sylacauga, on the charges of Parole Violation, Possession of a Controlled Substance x3, and Possession of Marijuana. He was processed into the Coosa County Jail with no bond.…

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