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Airport appraised at $1.7 million By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
The Tallassee City Council recently voted to close the municipal airport and now must decide what to do with the property. One option is selling it. However, given a recent $1.7 million appraisal that could be easier said than done. The appraisal covers the airport’s hangar, runway and the land surrounding it along with the natural resources on that land. With such a high appraisal, it is unlikely the city will be able to locate a buyer and Mayor Johnny Hammock
believes there are some viable options to selling the property. “You all can go through the bid process if you want to,” Hammock said. “This is just my personal opinion, but you can try to see what we can get. They aren’t making any more land and y’all may want to consider selling the timber.” The land around the airport was once leased as farmland and after operations at the airport cease that land can once again be used for farming. “Once the airport has officially closed the land around it can be leased for farmland to generate money,” Hammock
The Tallassee municipal airport is scheduled to cease operations on Dec. 31 and the city council has until then to decide on what to do with the property. Carmen Rodgers /
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Mt. Vernon announces holiday lineup
Big leak? Service study shows Tallassee losing $847K annually on utilities
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Recently Jim Marshall with Jackson Thornton Utilities was contracted to conduct a cost of services study on the city’s three utilities. That study showed that the utility system is losing close to $850,000 a year. The study showed that the city’s water system is functioning at $374,064 under recovery yearly to provide water to Tallassee residents. The city’s sewer system is operating at a $503,517 deficit while the city’s gas system is breaking even. However, with major maintenance projects planned, breaking even is not a See UTILITIES • Page A2
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Celebrating Hospice Month in Tallassee Tallassee Mayor Johnny Hammock presents a proclamation to Community Home Health director Sharon Tatum declaring November as Hospice Month in the City of Tallassee early Friday morning at Community Home Health and Hospice Care.
With Thanksgiving just a day away, many are already looking ahead to the Christmas holiday season and thanks to the Mt. Vernon Theater, Tallassee residents will not have to look far to discover seasonal entertainment. This is the first Christmas season that the theater’s doors have been open in 50 years and coordinators are hoping to make it special with a lineup of holiday favorites. The lineup begins this month as the Montgomery Ballet presents “The Nutcracker” on Sunday, Nov. 25. The production will begin at 3 p.m. Founded in 1987, the Montgomery Ballet is the only professional ballet company in the city of Montgomery and one of only three in the state See LINEUP • Page A2 Submitted / The Tribune
Local businesses showcased for small business Saturday By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
Saturday is Small Business Saturday and to celebrate the Tallassee Chamber of Commerce is spotlighting four area businesses that serve Tallassee and the surrounding communities. All four of the
Hornsby & Son Body Shop, located at 101 B Caldwell St., has been serving the greater Tallassee area’s need for automotive collision work since 1989 in its current location, but it didn’t start there. Ben Hornsby started learning the trade around 1964 at the hobby shops on base while in the Navy.
showcased businesses are locally owned and operated. They contribute to the local economy and on many occasions, they give back to the community. The Chamber of Commerce encourages everyone to see what local businesses have to offer before See BUSINESSES • Page A3
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