Tallassee gets $2.4 million grant for sewer overhaul

The City of Tallassee has been awarded a $2.4 million federal grant to overhaul its sewer system. ‘This will pay for half of our $4.8 million sewer upgrades,’ Mayor Johnny Hammock said. According to city estimates, the project is expected to create 10 jobs, retain 2,059 jobs and spur $455,000 in private investment.