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Alamo City Reiterates Burn Permit Requirement

The City of Alamo issued a statement on social media reiterating the city procedures for tree limb removal and burn permits on Dec. 30.

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Local Charity Drives Wrap Up Before Christmas

Two local charity drives, one in Wheeler County and one in Treutlen County, both concluded on Dec. 19 to deliver their donations in time for Christmas.

Tree Giveaway for Montgomery County Residents Announced at Board of Education Meeting

Montgomery County Future Farmers of America (FFA) student Hartley Williamson announced the Falling In Love With Trees, Again tree giveaway during the Montgomery County Board of Education’s monthly meeting on Dec. 16 in Mount Vernon.

Soperton City Officials Hold Retirement Party for Two City Council Members

Officials with the City of Soperton organized a retirement party for Izell Stephens Jr. and Wade Clark on Dec. 6 in the First Baptist Church in Soperton.

Montgomery Board of Commissioners Delay Merger of Magistrate and Probate Courts

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners opted to postpone the decision to combine the local magistrate and probate courts during their monthly meeting on Dec. 8 in the Montgomery County Government Annex.

Community Service Board of Middle Georgia Announced as Recipients of 2025 Opioid Abatement Grant Funds

The Community Service Board of Middle Georgia (CSBMG) announced in a Nov. 18 press release it had been selected as a recipient of 2025 grant funds from the Georgia Opioid Crisis Abatement Trust.

Montgomery Board of Commissioners Holds Public Hearing for 2026 Budget

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners held a public hearing on Nov. 24 in the Montgomery County Government Annex to allow residents to review and ask questions concerning the proposed 2026 county budget.

Montgomery Elementary School Hosts Elf Shop and Pajama Rama

The Montgomery County Elementary School held a week-long Elf Shop alongside a “Pajama Rama” event on Dec. 2 in the school’s library and main atrium in Mount Vernon.

Treutlen County Board of Commissioners Consider Board Appointments

The Treutlen County Board of Commissioners considered board appointments for the Heart of Georgia Altamaha Regional Commission (HOGARC) Area Agency on Aging and the Hospital Authority during their monthly meeting on Dec. 1 in the Board of Commissioner’s Office in Soperton.

Treutlen Board of Commissioners Enacts Business License Requirement

The Treutlen County Board of Commissioners’ business license ordinance will come into effect on Jan. 1, 2026.

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