CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Continuing training is a big part of the job for first responders, sometimes as refresher courses, sometimes learning new techniques for dealing with common issues. that’s no exception for the Childersburg Police Department. You may notice when the City Council approves specialized out-of-town training expenses. Select officers attend and return to pass… Continue reading Training is the lifeblood for first responders

Childersburg - Following a public hearing on the matter, the Childersburg City Council approved two items that could lead to discovery and discussion steps in a proposal for a data center in the Childersburg Industrial Park. “There is no firm plan in place,” said Mayor Ken Wesson, “We have had seven months of talks, but… Continue reading With no firm plan in place, Childersburg opens the door on further data center discussions

Childersburg - There was a time not too long ago when it was easy to spot Jayla Duncan, a Childersburg High grad more than just involved in high school and Childersburg community activities. Up front has been the scholarship pageant circuit to help her finance college career. She’s the reigning Miss Samford University, as well… Continue reading Childersburg native Jayla Duncan is combining her creative passions

Childersburg - The City of Childersburg’s Rainwater Library is sporting a new look along downtown’s busiest street - 1st Street/ Highway 76 - thanks to a new “welcoming” mural across its north wall from artist Codie Davis. Gaye Powell told us, “As a board, we worked with Codie and her assistant artists to develop a… Continue reading Rainwater Library’s new “welcoming” mural highlights the exciting new ways they serve the community

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg’s Elks Lodge hosted the January Chamber Coffee from the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce, preparing a huge breakfast buffet for a great crowd to kick-off the 2026 season for the monthly event. The Elks are a charitable organization funding many local charities and needs in the Childersburg community and beyond.… Continue reading Elks Lodge hosted the January GCV Chamber Coffee

CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg moves to it’s new morning schedule for the third Tuesday regular meeting at 11:00 a.m. on Tuesday, January 20th. But the action starts at 10:30 a.m. with a public hearing scheduled for a zoning ordinance recommendation concerning Data Centers. Under consideration is an amendment to Zoning Ordinance 1022 under Section 18… Continue reading Childersburg’s regular City Council meeting will start with a Data Center zoning public hearing

Childersburg - The Childersburg Street Dept will begin a city wide leaf removal beginning next week. It is only for leaves, and they must be placed at the edge of the road for the vacuum system to pick them up. Estimated start dates and areas are noted below and dependent on weather conditions. The Street… Continue reading Childersburg schedules roadside leaf pick-up starting next week