First responders experience change at top
Across the county, first responders saw a lot of change in leadership, due either to retirement or death of a longtime leader.
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File / TPI Hackneyville Fire Chief Quinn Smith tries to fill a hole in community left by David Jones.
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Abigail Murphy / TPI The proposed Sandy Creek Annexation to the City of Dadeville was approved. However the proposed zoning was not approved as it is a separate process.
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Lizi Arbogast Gwin / TPI Dadeville City Council members unveil a new monument honoring those who died and were injured in the April 15, 2023 mass shooting.
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Abigail Murphy / TPI The Tallapoosa County Patient First Program has been operating since May 2024 designed to provide access to lifesaving care and reduce the burden on the emergency care system. This is a trial program made possible by a state grant.
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Shaylee Beck Moore / TPI Jerry Bynum was the driving force behind one of Lake Martin's most iconic destinations.
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File / TPI The firework explosion injured five people.
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File / TPI Dadeville and Camp Hill are waiting for another court date to address their water litigation.
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File / TPI Thornell began her role as CEO on Dec. 1.
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File / TPI RHS principal Audrey Stockdale hands student their diploma during the graduation of the class of 2024.
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File / TPI Tallapoosa County Commission named Robert Reams director for the county agricultural center.
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File / TPI Three of the city's water clarifiers have been upgraded. This is an ongoing effort to upgrade all water and sewage infrastructure thoughout the city.
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File/ TPI The tornado that hit Tallapoosa County in March damaged about 80 homes and closed portions of Horseshoe Bend National Military Park.
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File / TPI Alexander City Mayor Mike Densmore, center, is sworn into office by Judge Randy Haynes, after a heated mayoral election.
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File / TPI Russell Medical CEO Jim Peace, shown here speaking during the grand opening of Sterling Gate, announced he will be retiring in February 2026.
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