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Alamo City Council Remains Firm on Police Closure Decision

The Alamo City Council voted against recontinuing the closure of the Alamo Police Department during their monthly meeting on Jan. 12 in the Alamo City Hall, despite the department’s staffing issues.

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Wheeler County Schools Partner With Library For PLAY Student Library Card Program

The Wheeler County School System announced on Dec. 10 it had opted into the PINES Library Access for Youth (PLAY) program offered by Georgia libraries, allowing students access to library materials remotely and without charge.

Soperton City Council Swears in New Council Members

The Soperton City Council saw new Council Members Kendra Madison-Harswell and Andrew Simons, as well as returning Councilmember Xandra Brown, sworn into office during the council’s first work session of 2026 on Jan. 5 in the Soperton City Hall.

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.

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.

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