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Gallery: Wheeler County Bulldogs Defeat Warner County Screaming Devils 28-20

The Wheeler County Bulldogs and the Warner County Screaming Devils in action on November 21 in the Bulldog Stadium in Alamo. The Bulldogs won 28-20/Photo, Logan Reynolds

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Alamo City Council Begins Preparations to Turn Police Department Over to Wheeler County

The Alamo City Council voted to have city staff begin preparations to turn over the Alamo Police Department to the Wheeler County Sheriff's Office during their monthly meeting on Nov. 17 in the Alamo City Hall.

Wheeler Chamber of Commerce Holds Vote for Board of Directors at Little Ocmulgee 

The Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce held a vote for its Board of Directors during their meeting on Nov. 18 in the Little Ocmuglee State Park & Lodge visitor's center.

Wheeler County Teen Distributes 150 Meal Packages for Thanksgiving Food Drive

Jack Nelson, 14, began distributing the majority of the 150 meal packages prepared from his food drive on Nov. 20 in the Wheeler County School Bus Depot in Alamo.

Montgomery Board of Commissioners Table Mobile Home Decal Resolution Until Revaluation Completion

The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners voted during their monthly meeting on Nov. 10 to table a resolution to opt out of a mobile home decal requirement until after a county-wide revaluation had been completed.

Montgomery FFA Branch Holds Third Fall Festival

The Montgomery County FFA branch held its third annual fall festival fundraiser on Nov. 13 on the Brogdon Field in Mount Vernon.

Montgomery Board of Education Reviews Survey for Baseball Field Renovations

The Montgomery County Board of Education reviewed the results of a survey on Nov. 13 in the Montgomery County Board of Education Office in Mount Vernon for a future renovation to their baseball field.

Treutlen Board of Commissioners Commit Funds Toward Food Distribution Amid Federal Shutdown

The Treutlen County Board of Commissioners opted to distribute hams or turkeys to county employees and fund the local senior center’s meal distribution during their monthly meeting on Nov. 3 in the Treutlen County Board of Commissioner’s Office.

Wheeler County Bulldogs Win Regional Championship Undefeated

The Wheeler County Bulldogs won the Region A Championship with a 58-14 score against the Treutlen County Vikings on Oct. 31 in the Bulldog Stadium in Alamo, moving on to the state playoffs with a 9-0 record.

Montgomery County Superintendent and Training School Alumni Reconvene for Historical Research and Planning

Multiple alumni of the Montgomery County Training School reconvened with Montgomery County School Superintendent Dr. Ronda Hightower on Nov 5 in the Montgomery County Board of Education office in Mount Vernon to further compile information on the school’s timeline of operation.

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