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Council hears of bridge issues on city street By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor Work could be coming to a bridge across Stone Creek in Tallassee. Tallassee Public Works director James Garner told the Tallassee City Council at its Tuesday meeting the bridge constructed in the 1940s had issues that must be addressed. Over the years water has deteriorated portions of the bridge. But the council didn’t just

sign off on fixing the bridge for North Wesson Street. “Before we start messing around with it, we want to know what it needs,” Mayor Sarah Hill said. The council approved getting CDG Engineers and Associates to see what repairs are needed. The council appropriated another $30,000 towards roofing repairs at the Tallassee Fire Department. The city is still seeking quotes for the project.

IN OTHER ACTION THE TALLASSEE CITY COUNCIL: • Approved minutes of the Jan. 23 meeting. • Approved a retail liquor license for Talisi Old Town Grille. • Appointed Don Hathcock and Christy Parker to the city’s industrial development board. • Appointed Kristina Pendergras to the library board. The next meeting of the Tallassee City Council is scheduled for 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 27.

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A one lane bridge across Stone Creek on North Wesson Street in Tallassee is in need of repair. Before committing funds to the project, the Tallassee City Council asked for engineers to come up with suggested solutions.

Tallassee’s two newest police officers take to the streets By CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor For the last few years, Dillon Fulmer and Ryan Ray have spent time on

the periphery of the police force, and now they are full-blown members. Both natives of the See OFFICERS, Page B6

‘I LOVED HER FIRST’ Daddy/Daughter dance creates memories, funds

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Heartland song and theme for the night: “I Loved Her First.” t’s a night Wendell Jackson “Lost in the moment and will never forget. each other’s face,” the song’s Jackson danced Satlyrics read. “So much in urday night away with his love, you’re alone in this 2-year-old daughter Layla at place, like there’s nobody the third annual Friendship else in the world.” Volunteer Fire Department The elder Jackson chased Daddy/Daughter Dance. his daughter around the bays “This is pretty cool,” of the fire department as the Jackson said. “I’m getting to fire trucks took second chair create a memory with her.” and were parked outside for It was very much like the once. The bays were transBy CLIFF WILLIAMS News Editor

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formed into a dance floor complete with a DJ, photos and 360 photo booth. A fire department supporter even created Valentine’s decor with letters and lights. The beams holding the structure of the fire department together were lined with LEDs. It all created a special moment. Tallassee High School principal Drew Glass was See DANCE, Page B6

Wendell Jackson of Wetumpka dances with his 2-year-old daughter Layla at the third annual Friendship Volunteer Fire Department Daddy/Daughter Dance Saturday.

Tallassee Police Chief Todd Buce, left, swears in Dillon Fulmer and Ryan Ray as Tallassee’s newest police officers at last week’s Tallassee City Council meeting. The officers have a little more training after graduating fom the police academy on Feb. 7.

Solomon named RES, school district teacher of the year By ABIGAIL MURPHY Multimedia Reporter Many in the Reeltown community likely had Leah Solomon as their first-grade teacher. Out of her 30 years

teaching, 27 years were spent nurturing first graders. More recently she has moved up to second grade and she hasn’t lost her spark during the transition. See SOLOMON, Page B6

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