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.
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.
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.
Several local high school basketball teams, including Montgomery County, Treutlen County, Wheeler County, Telfair County, Dooly County, Wilcox County and Hawkinsville, held a media day on Nov. 6 in the Brewton-Parker Christian University gymnasium in Mount Vernon.
The Treutlen County Elementary School held a parade celebrating Red Ribbon Week on Oct. 31.
The Wheeler County Chamber of Commerce hosted a dinner celebrating the county’s first responders on Oct. 27 at the Little Ocmulgee State Park and Lodge.
The Montgomery County Board of Commissioners discussed a proposed budget for fiscal year 2026 and potential changes to cut costs during a called meeting on Oct. 28 in the Montgomery County Government Annex in Mount Vernon.
The Alamo City Council approved multiple contracts and bids to repair city property during their monthly meeting on Oct. 20 in the Alamo City Hall.
The Soperton City Council made plans to consider raising the city’s millage rate after Jan. 1 during their monthly meeting on October 20 in the Soperton City Hall.
Montgomery County School System Superintendent Dr. Ronda Hightower met with several alumni of the Montgomery County Training School on Oct. 22 in the Montgomery County Board of Education office to determine a timeline of the school’s history.
