You can read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the entire meeting video below. Childersburg - With a packed gallery of citizens wanting to talk about issues with homeless residents and a possible data center for Childersburg, there was an unexpected invitation issued for Childersburg to host Alabama’s stop on the US Freedom 250… Continue reading Childersburg has been asked to host a stop on the US 250 Freedom Tour
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Tickets are available for Annual GCV Chamber Banquet
Childersburg - It’s one of the most anticipated nights of the year, to celebrate the businesses, leaders, and people who make the Greater Coosa Valley thrive - the Greater Coosa Valley Chamber of Commerce Annual Banquet, and tickets are now available at the Chamber office in downtown Childersburg. The long-standing tradition is renewed on Thursday,… Continue reading Tickets are available for Annual GCV Chamber Banquet
Lay Lake Fire responds to a Saturday structure fire on Heaslet’s Road
Fayetteville - On Saturday, January 31st, at approximately 5:00 p.m, Lay Lake Fire was dispatched to a reported structure fire on Heasletts Road. Four department vehicles responded responded with a total of eight firefighters. Engine 2152 was first on scene, arriving in under eight minutes from the initial 911 call, and found a single-wide trailer… Continue reading Lay Lake Fire responds to a Saturday structure fire on Heaslet’s Road
Childersburg Rescue Squad asks for your help to raise supplies for a dire need in Mississippi
CHILDERSBURG, Ala. - Childersburg Rescue Squad has been asked to assist Oxford, Mississppi as a collection point for emergency supplies. They are caught in an ice storm and over 62,000 will be without power for weeks due to the damage. They are in dire need of the following items:BLANKETSCANNED FOODMANUAL CAN OPENERSBOTTLED WATERSMALL GREEN PROPANE… Continue reading Childersburg Rescue Squad asks for your help to raise supplies for a dire need in Mississippi
East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Sylacauga - The National Weather Service has issued a trio of weather statements for the following counties: Calhoun, Cherokee, Cleburne, Talladega, Clay, Randolph, Coosa,Tallapoosa, Chambers, Elmore, Montgomery, Macon, Bullock, Lee, Russell, Pike, and Barbour Counties. A “Cold Weather Advisory” remains in effect from 12:00 midnight tonight to 12:00 Noon on Saturday. For the Cold Weather… Continue reading East Central Alabama is under two weather advisories and a warning
Training is the lifeblood for first responders
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
Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
East Central Alabama - AccuWeather meteorologists are pointing to the potential for another winter storm even this coming weekend. The cold that settled in across the South and the East this week will help set the stage for the risk of wintry weather throughout the week, including another potential winter storm this weekend. "Late this… Continue reading Another snowstorm could be on the way for the Gulf Coast, East Coast
Sylacauga & Talladega County Schools are CLOSED Monday, January 26th
Sylacauga - Frigid weather and the possibility of dangerous travel conditions due to patches of black ice, school is CANCELLED on Monday, January 26th for both the Sylacauga City Schools and Talladega County School System. Both school systems use their one weather day in lieu of E-Learning. Sylacauga school officials said they will continue monitoring… Continue reading Sylacauga & Talladega County Schools are CLOSED Monday, January 26th
With no firm plan in place, Childersburg opens the door on further data center discussions
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 native Jayla Duncan is combining her creative passions
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