City of Glencoe passes budget
The Glencoe City Council approved a $2.7 million general fund budget for 2013-2014 on Oct. 8.
Finance chairman Danny Wagnon reviewed the budget with the council and stated that the budget includes a 2.5 percent increase for all employees. Also included are funds to cover a 5 percent increase in insurance premiums.
Wagnon says projected revenues and expenses are flat with last
Gadsden State honors instructors, alumni at annual picnic
The Gadsden State Community College Alumni Association recently honored several individuals at the annual fall picnic held at the East Broad Campus Auditorium. Joan Williamson, president of the association, presided over the awards ceremony. Two instructors were recognized as outstanding instructors. This award is given annually to honor instructors who go the extra mile for […]
Update given on ATRIP projects
By Donna Thornton/News Editor A state program started in 2012 is making a $19,000,000 impact in Etowah County, funding 80 percent of a variety of road and bridge projects, according to county and city leaders. At a press conference last week, Etowah County Commissioner Joey Statum said significant progress has been made on five road […]