POSGCD approves Alcoa to get water to Samsung
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 12:00am
The Post Oak Savannah Water conservation district board approved changes requested by Alcoa.
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A SALUTE TO THESE TROOPERS
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 12:00am
A SALUTE TO THESE TROOPERS—Elissa Benford-Roberts and David Melton in front of their projects at Veterans Park. Benford-Roberts thought there should be a memorial at the park to honor all branches of the armed services, so she took her idea around town and everyone agreed. Melton had the same idea for Rockdale and everyone thought that would be a good idea, too. So one of the murals Sam Welty painted, with the help of the advanced RHS art students, was a United States flag. It’s the perfect backdrop for the monument project. The Reporter’s hats are off to these two for turning their dreams into reality with the help of the community. See second photo, page 8A. Reporter/Kyle Cooke
New Economic Development director at Rockdale MDD
Thu, 09/23/2021 - 12:00am
Jim Gibson is Rockdale MDD’s new Economic Development Director and he has hit the ground running since he was hired two months a g o . H e ’ s been helping out with Project Saratoga. He started working with Alcoa helping to secure a 313 application, which is like a tax-abatement except it’s for schools.
Water Main Break at N Main & Cameron
Wed, 09/22/2021 - 1:41pm
City crews are working to repair a water main break at the corner of N Main & Cameron.
Milam County has 68th COVID death
Tue, 09/21/2021 - 7:45am
Tonight, I regret to advise of our 68th COVID-19 related death. Sadly, I know there are more to come. None of those who died have been fully vaccinated. Please encourage vaccinations.