Childersburg - The Childersburg Water, Sewer, and Gas Board has reported that its Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition system (SCADA) was targeted by a cyberattack late last month. The attack happened July 27th and targeted a Programmable Logic Controller (PLC) within the SCADA system. Board Director Travis Mizzell said that multiple other public utilities also… Continue reading The Childersburg Water, Sewer, and Gas Board was recently targeted by an attempted cyber attack
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Free laundry days this week at Suds-R-Us locations – Childersburg on Wednesday (8/5) & Montevallo on Thursday (8/6)
Childersburg & Montevallo - Washer, dryer, and even detergent are free from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, August 5th, at the Highway 280 location of Suds-R-Us in Childersburg, thanks to Surrendered Ministries. And on Thursday, August 6th in Montevallo, Beacon of Hope Ministries teams up with Shelby Emergency Services for “Loads of Love,” free… Continue reading Free laundry days this week at Suds-R-Us locations – Childersburg on Wednesday (8/5) & Montevallo on Thursday (8/6)
Coosa Valley Technologies approved for a franchise agreement in Childersburg to provide internet and phone services
Read the accounts of the meeting &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council approves Ordinance 1158, which authorizes a franchise agreement with Coosa Valley Technologies to allow use of public rights-of-way in providing telecommunications services within the city - broadband internet and telephone. If you’re in or around Childersburg and are… Continue reading Coosa Valley Technologies approved for a franchise agreement in Childersburg to provide internet and phone services
Catching up on community announcements from recent Childersburg gatherings
Childersburg - Community gatherings in Childersburg, like Council meetings and Childersburg Area Chamber Coffees, often come with valuable announcements of interest. With all the paperwork done on a grant from the Alabama Historical Commission and work underway at Kymulga Grist Mill park covered bridge repair, the City is exploring other historical grant opportunities from the… Continue reading Catching up on community announcements from recent Childersburg gatherings
Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
Montgomery - Thanks to “Taylor’s Law” in Alabama, there is a new disciplinary point system that determines the age of student eligibility for a drivers license. And with a new schhool year about to start, students over the age of 12 need to be aware that disciplinary issues at school will delay their ability to… Continue reading Alabama’s “Taylor’s law” determines drivers license eligibility age
Childersburg 1st Methodist engaging Childersburg one community event at a time
Childersburg - Childersburg First Methodist is using community events and activities to boost local community engagement and involvement. Here are a couple of family-friendly examples - recent & future. Several times a year, they use their property adjacent to downtown Childersburg to host Community Block Parties, such as this one from a few weekends ago,… Continue reading Childersburg 1st Methodist engaging Childersburg one community event at a time
Childersburg couple arrested on child sex abuse material and drug charges
Childersburg - A Childersburg couple has been arrested on charges of possession of child sex abuse material for dissemination and production of child sex abuse material. They had been arrested earlier in July on various drug charges. Chad Daniel Smith and Jodi Shell Bowen-Vincent, both 49-year-old, were arrested by agents with the Talladega County Drug… Continue reading Childersburg couple arrested on child sex abuse material and drug charges
The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Birmingham - Artificial Intelligence (AI) is one of the most remarkable and most dangerous technological inventions in history. It accelerates data analysis, automates repetitive and time-consuming tasks and is always available. At the same time, it can displace jobs, is expensive, is not always correct, and can be used for fraud and scams. The latter… Continue reading The FBI Birmingham office reports a rise in AI-related scams in Alabama
Four resolutions address ambulance and garbage services in Childersburg
Read the accounts of the meating &/or watch the meeting video below: Childersburg - The Childersburg Council opened their Tuesday, July 21st meeting with four Resolutions relating to ambulance and garbage collection services. Resolution 2026-18 approves an agreement with Ambulance Medical Billing (AMB) to administer billing services for the city ambulance service. Resolution 2026-19 approves… Continue reading Four resolutions address ambulance and garbage services in Childersburg
Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
Auburn - It was both puzzling and upsetting when it was announced that Auburn’s scheduled home game against Baylor woth instead by played at Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta, but the deal has taken on a new perspective that greatly benefits players via a lucrative NIL deal that could lead to more such neutral site game… Continue reading Auburn’s NIL deal for the Baylor game in Atlanta could be the start of a new trend
