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GLAM helps young ladies dazzle at prom By DAVID GRANGER Managing Editor
Some five years ago, Kelli McGhee came up with the idea of helping high school girls in financial need who might not otherwise be able to do so outfit themselves to dazzle at prom, band formal or any other occasion where a glamorous
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look may be needed. “I can’t say that it was my idea,” McGhee said. “God just laid it on my heart. We made it work and we’ve been doing it for five years. It’s a blessing just knowing that there are girls that come in and we can offer something to them like a prom dress.” Thus was born the GLAM Project, a
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Garon Allen Marshall, known on the street as “Big G,” was one of nine people arrested in two separate drug busts that were carried out by area law enforcement Thursday.
Six arrested in East Tallassee drug sweep By CLIFF WILLIAMS and MITCH SNEED Staff Writers
Law enforcement officials believe they have struck a major blow to the flow of drugs in eastern Tallapoosa County as a joint operation netted multiple suspects including one described as a major player. Tallapoosa County Narcotics Task Forces Commander Sgt. Fred White said Friday that agents from the task force, the Tallassee Police
Department, Lee County Sheriff Department K-9, Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department and Tucker Alexander City Police Department Investigation Division executed a search warrant at a residence off Highway 50 in Dadeville on Thursday. See BUST • Page 11
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With more and more animal shelters facing overcrowding, many innocent dogs and cats are facing a terrible fate. These animals find themselves without a home and are often euthanized to make room for the next round of strays. One group is fighting to stop this vicious cycle. Highway Heroes Rescue Transport is a group of volunteer transport coordinators that utilize a network of volunteer drivers who assist rescues and adopters in their efforts to save animals from shelters. Becca Mahoney of Tallassee transported two furry passengers from Montgomery to Lanett. Her passen-
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gers, a dachshund named Merle and a tiny Chihuahua named Nina are making the journey from Texas to South Carolina where they will be united with their forever home and forever family. Merle was in a shelter in Texas and Nina was a rescue that needed surgery. “She just had surgery,” Mahoney said. “She had pins and screws put in so she does not like to get in and out of her crate. You have to make sure she is on the ground when you take her out.” The traveling duo will have a total of 16 drivers who will collectively log 1,600 miles throughout the journey. Mahoney was leg 13 of this trip. She Carmen Rodgers / The Tribune met a driver in Montgomery, picked Becca Mahoney holds a dachund, named Merle who is on way to up her passengers and transported his forever home in South Carolina from Texas through the Highway See HIGHWAY • Page 3 Hero’s Rescue Transport.
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At a glance Tallassee is an archetypal American small town. However, as recent events indicate, there seems to be a big problem in this small town. Over recent weeks, Tallassee has seen a change in administration. Johnny Hammock “I said from was elected day one, we’re mayor in early going to be October. One of Hammock’s cam- proactive... We have to decide paign platforms focused on public that this is safety. In many an issue and speeches and declare war.” during the 2016 mayoral debate, – Chief Higgins Hammock promised to protect the citizens of Tallassee. This is why Hammock chose to open the search for Tallassee’s next Chief
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The seniors at the Tallassee Senior Center have enjoyed a six-week course that will allow them to better self manage chronic diseases. There are many things that contribute to the over all well-being of an individual. The course was taught by Debbie Danelutt and Mary Lee Swindall of Sylacauga. Together the women shared useful knowledge to people of all ages, free of charge. This senior health fair is provided by S.A.F.E., a nonprofit organization that provides a program calling Living Well Alabama. The Sylacauga Alliance for Family Enhancement Inc. is a community-based organization whose purpose is to provide meaningful opportunities for families, to contribute to the growth of the community and to serve others and to promote community cohesion.
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