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$200K will go far for city Hammock: Money to replace gas lines will do more than expected By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock told the city council during the Jan. 22 work session a requested $200,000 would replace more cast-iron gas pipes than originally thought. Originally, Hammock asked $200,000 be added to the city’s budget to replace worn out cast-iron pipes from Hilltop Grocery to Britt Veterinary Services in the Carrville area. However, it appears money can buy even more replacement pipe, Hammock said. “For $200,000, we are now expecting to go as far as the bridge at Apple Grove,” Hammock said. “Our engineers say we can go that far. So those pipes will be replaced from Hilltop Grocery all the way to that bridge there.” Cast-iron pipes are a concern throughout Tallassee but the east side of the city is a priority because of the current state of the pipes in that area. Installed in the early 1900s and with a lifespan of 60 years, the cast-iron pipe that See GAS • Page A3
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City employees Phillip McCarty and Austin Jones were out early Thursday morning working to clear a drain that was causing water to pool on Friendship Road as city officials continue to work on drainage concerns in the area.
City, ALDOT working on drainage issues By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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treet crews with the Alabama Department of Transportation were in East Tallassee last Tuesday and Wednesday to work on
drainage. Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock said drainage issues in that area can become a hazard for motorists
following a heavy downpour. “When it comes a heavy rain in front of Wesson, there will be water a foot deep out there in the highway,” Hammock said. “It’s been a big problem and we are trying to see if this will help out.” Hammock says two drains in the area have been clogged with debris, causing the rain to pool in that area. “There is a drain right there at Wesson Street and there is one right
Crews respond to house fire on Upper River Road
City tackling dilapidated homes and structures By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
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The City of Tallassee has declared three dilapidated homes public nuisances, meaning owners will face fines if they don’t clean them, repair them or tear them down. City building inspector Andy Coker told the council at the Jan. 22 meeting the houses are located at See DILAPIDATED • Page A2
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Crews from the Tallassee Fire Department and Friendship Fire Department responded to a structure fire on Upper River Road at 3:22 p.m. on Jan. 25. There were no reports of injuries.
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in front of Wesson Recycling that is clogged up,” Hammock said. While Wesson Street is a city street, it intersects with Alabama Highway 14 and, because it is a stateoperated route, the responsibility falls outside the municipality. “We are working with the Alabama Department of Transportation,” Hammock said. “It’s their road and I was out there with them and See DRAINAGE • Page A2
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