The Coosa County News

11/10/2025

Reminder: As reported previously and in the most recent County Commission article, this month's Commission meeting will be held at 9 a.m. Wednesday, November 12, because of Veterans Day falling on the regular meeting date.

11/07/2025

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Additional school news and the school calendar are featured on pages 4 and 5.

11/06/2025

Public service announcement: During their organizational meetings, all three of Coosa County's municipalities voted to keep their meeting schedules the same. As such, that means town meetings are held as follows:

- Goodwater Town Council: Second Tuesday of the month at 6:30 p.m. at the Goodwater Community Center
- Kellyton Town Council: First Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Kellyton Town Hall
- Rockford Town Council: Third Tuesday of the month at 6 p.m. at Rockford Town Hall

All meetings are open to the public. Read more in this week's edition, available tomorrow.

11/05/2025

Can you help the Historical Society identify these people? Read more:

Do you recognize us? By Editor | November 4, 2025 | 0 The Coosa County Historical Society is seeking the public’s help in identifying the women and young girls in this photo. The photo was taken in front of the Old Women’s Clubhouse in Rockford in the 1930s. If you can help identify any individu...

10/31/2025

Hot off the press and available at newsstands tomorrow! Content will be posted to the website at midnight, and the e-edition will also go live on the site and be available to subscribers at midnight. Contact us to subscribe, or visit www.thecoosacountynews.com.

Additional school news and the school calendar are featured on page 8.

10/30/2025

💥𝐍𝐞𝐞𝐝 𝐡𝐞𝐥𝐩 𝐟𝐢𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐟𝐨𝐨𝐝 𝐫𝐞𝐬𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐜𝐞𝐬 𝐧𝐞𝐚𝐫 𝐲𝐨𝐮?

United Way and 2-1-1 have launched a quick and easy way to connect with local food pantries and assistance programs across Alabama.

📱𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐲 𝐭𝐞𝐱𝐭 𝐀𝐋𝐅𝐎𝐎𝐃 𝐭𝐨 𝟖𝟗𝟖𝟐𝟏𝟏🍎

You’ll receive a link to search for food resources in your area by ZIP code. You can also still call 1-888-421-1266 for assistance with food or other needs. 211 is available 24/7/365!

If you or someone you know is struggling to put food on the table, help is just a text away. Please share!

10/30/2025

Update: This dog has been reunited with his owner.

This male dog was found today in Kellyton on Coosa County Road 85. We need a foster home until the owners are found or to possibly rehome if the owners are not located. Please private message us if you’re interested. He is very friendly.

10/24/2025

Fall Festival in Goodwater November 8.

10/24/2025

Kellyton Baptist Church will host Trunk-or-Treat with hot dogs and lots of candy on Wednesday, October 29, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. The church is located at 334 Church Street, Kellyton, 35089.

10/24/2025

Hot off the press and available at newsstands tomorrow! Content will be posted to the website at midnight, and the e-edition will go live on the site and be available to subscribers at 8 a.m. Contact us to subscribe, or visit www.thecoosacountynews.com.

Additional school news and the weekly school calendar are on page 8 this week. Additional content and photos are also available on the website each week.

10/19/2025

Breaking news: Alexander City pedestrian killed in hit and run

Special to the News

A single-vehicle crash involving a pedestrian that occurred at approximately 10:15 p.m. Friday, Oct. 17, has claimed the life of an Alexander City man.
Jerry L. Partee, 57, who was the pedestrian, was fatally injured when an unknown vehicle struck him while he was standing in the roadway. Partee was pronounced deceased at the scene.
The crash occurred on Alabama Highway 259 near the 12 mile marker, approximately one mile south of Alexander City, in Tallapoosa County. Nothing further is available as Troopers with the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency’s (ALEA) Highway Patrol Division continue to investigate.

The vehicle involved in the crash left the scene and is still unknown at this time. If you have any information concerning this incident, please contact ALEA Troopers at 334-676-7250.