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Work Begins on Soperton/Treutlen Recreation Department Renovations

Work has begun on the multi-phase renovation of Soperton and Treutlen County’s two recreation sites, a project stemming from community needs and community history.

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City of Soperton Proclaims Easterseals Middle Georgia’s 50 Year Anniversary

The City of Soperton celebrated nonprofit Easter Seals of Middle Georgia with an official proclamation commemorating the organization’s 50 year anniversary.

Montgomery County Board of Education Debates Lawn Care Provider

The Montgomery County Board of Education considered several bids for a new lawn care provider for school grounds during their regular meeting on February 17 in the Board of Education Office’s auditorium.

Residents Express Displeasure With Treutlen-Soperton Comprehensive Plan Direction

Multiple Treutlen County and Soperton residents expressed concerns regarding several aspects of the joint five-year comprehensive plan during the plan’s first public hearing in the Treutlen County Public Library on Feb. 19.

Soperton Man Pursues Passion for BBQ with Big Dawg BBQ

Barry Watson, founder of Big Dawgs BBQ, owns three grills and a longtime passion for grilling, yet the idea of grilling professionally has not always been a part of his life.

Wheeler Board of Education Pass New Five-Year Strategic Plan

The Wheeler County Board of Education approved a new 51-page five-year strategic plan during their monthly meeting on Feb. 9 in the Wheeler County UGA Extension Office.

Treutlen Board of Commissioners Switch Emergency Notification Platforms

The Treutlen County Board of Commissioners elected to swap their main emergency notification platform from CodeRED to Regroup during their monthly meeting on Feb. 10 in Soperton.

New Used Car Lot Brings a Piece of History Back to Glenwood

Uvalda resident Josh Willis, 39, announced the opening of a new used car lot, JW’s Used Autos LLC, in Glenwood on Feb. 3, following in the footsteps of a previous car lot in the area.

Alamo City Hall Hosts Public Hearing for CDBG Grant

Alamo city officials and representatives from the Heart of Georgia Alatamaha Regional Commission (HOGRAC) hosted a federally required public hearing for an upcoming Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) application on Jan. 30 in the Alamo City Hall.

Montgomery Board of Education Designate SPLOST Funds for Capital Outlay

The Montgomery County Board of Education voted to transfer $500,000 in SPLOST funds into a separate line item for capital outlay during their called session on Jan. 27 in the Montgomery County Board of Education Office in Mount Vernon.

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