GSCC Homecoming Court selected
Gadsden State Community College Cardinals homecoming favorites were selected by popular student vote and were chosen from all campuses. Courtney Van Nest of Alexandria was crowned the 2014 Homecoming Queen. She is majoring in education and represented the Wallace Drive Campus. Jacob Mitchell was the favorite chosen to escort Van Nest. Mitchell is a native of Rome, Georgia, majoring in
Study’s results may lead to vote in city
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Findings from a study on the economic impact of ending the Sunday Blue Law – banning alcohol sales on Sunday – came in last week.
In short, there is an economic impact, and it’s significant: an estimated $12.6 million total net expenditure impact.
The results of the study seem to have had an impact on the possibility of a
Salary hike being considered for mayor, council members
By Donna Thornton/News Editor
Gadsden City Councilman Robert Avery proposed what he said was a difficult measure at the Feb. 18 council meeting — one that would increase the mayor’s and city council member’s salaries during the next term of office.
Avery explained his reasoning: There is now one city employee making more money than the mayor and before long, there will