Library chimney could be repaired soon

Cliff Williams / The Tribune The City of Tallassee has the go ahead from the insurance company to proceed with repairs to the chimney of the Tallassee Community Library after a lightning strike in September.

Damage from a lightning strike to the Tallassee Community Library could soon be repaired.

While a September thunderstorm passed through the area, two loud claps of thunder signaled a lightning strike nearby. At the end of the day the chimney of the library took the brunt of the blow. The lightning shattered the brick chimney and damaged the electronic gear inside.

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Cliff Williams / The Tribune The City of Tallassee has the go ahead from the insurance company to proceed with repairs to the chimney of the Tallassee Community Library after a lightning strike in September.