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Traffic light called for at Walmart, Hwy 14 intersection Highway 14. “The truck apparently pulled from the parking lot of Walmart, misjudging the speed of the other vehicle,” said Jimmy Rodgers, Tallassee’s Chief of Police. There have been several auto acci-
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
One person was sent to Baptist East and treated for minor injuries Wednesday after an automobile accident at the intersection of Walmart and
dents at this intersection, one involving an eighteen-wheeler, which left a scared roadside that is visible today. Carmen Rodgers / The Tribune According to Rodgers, there have First responders assisted the motorist in Wednesday’s been 35 accidents on Gilmer Avenue, wreck on Gilmer Avenue at the intersection near Walmart. See LIGHT • Page 7 This accident comes after several calls for a traffic signal at this intersection.
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By WILLIAM CARROLL Managing Editor
The Elmore County Commission took no action on a request from the Tallassee Industrial Development Board Monday evening to allow the IDB to abate county ad valorem taxes, while nixing a request from the Wetumpka Area Chamber of Commerce regarding a haunted history tour. Commissioners spent the majority of the work session portion of their meeting speaking with IDB Chairman Richard Dorley regarding IDB’s request to have the commission allow the entity to abate the non-educational portion of the county’s ad valorem taxes for the first 10 years. Dorley said that he was looking for a closer working relationship with the county and suggested See COMMISSION • Page 3
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Born in Friendship, Dr. Charles McCartha says he got his “musical genes” from his mother’s side of the family. Watching his sisters play piano, Charles began lessons of his own in third grade, and hasn’t stopped playing since.
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Tallassee is a small town brimming with big talent. One such talented citizen of ours is Dr. Charles McCartha, who is not only an excellent dentist, but an amazingly accomplished composer and musician as well.
McCartha cannot remember a time when he was not interested in, and drawn to, music: “I have a passion for music. I can’t imagine a life without music—it’s just who I am.” Born in Friendship, AL, Charles says he See FUMC • Page 10
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The 2016-2017 school year is upon us and no one could be happier than Tallassee High School’s principal, Matt Coker. This happiness comes from knowing Tallassee’s career tech program will begin this year. Principal Coker has played a vital role in seeing the program to fruition, which all began 3 years ago. “It’s been a long process,” Coker said. The first part of this process was withdrawing Tallassee High School students from the Elmore County Career Tech Program. Before Tallassee’s career tech program See SCHOOL • Page 7
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Talisi Florist held their grand opening with a ribbon cutting Saturday at 10 a.m. Hotdogs, chips and refreshments were served and several door prizes were given away. This new florist is located at 906 Gilmer Ave. and it offers a vide variety of greenery for any occasion, as well as specialty gifts, such as handmade wreaths and candles. “We can custom make the wreaths,” said Kristey Taunton, part owner
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of Talisi Florist. “We can put the monogram letters and things like that on them. We also make bows for Christmas trees, presents or wreaths,” she said Kristey Taunton and Rex Kelley partnered to create the new business. While Taunton is not from Tallassee, she does live close by. “I live in Eclectic with my husband, Windell Taunton, a longtime resident,” she said. Kelley, the brainchild behind the new florist, is a longtime resident of See FLORIST • Page 3
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