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Fall Into Fall
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“Autumn shows us how beautiful it is to let things go” - Unknown By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com
NORTH EAST Ala -Autumn is the time of year when the days are getting shorter and cooler. It is the transition from summer to
winter and a time you can enjoy some of the most breathtaking color changes of leaves in Northeast Alabama. Northeast Alabama explodes with yellow poplars, scarlet dogwoods, golden hickories, and
orange maples. From the gently winding roads of Mentone to the gorgeous reflections in the water of the Tennessee River, Northeast Alabama offers a little piece of paradise to observe nature’s wonders.
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Redistricting Approved for DeKalb County
By Marla Jones Managing Editor marla@southerntorch.com
DEKALB COUNTY, Ala.-- The DeKalb County Commission held their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, November 9. The DeKalb County Commission approved redistricting according to the 2020 Census. The population count for each district will be as follows: • District 1- 17,170 • District 2- 17,764 • District 3- 18,620
• District 4- 18,054 The minimum in each district according to the census report is 17,006 and the maximum is 18,797. “This redistricting will affect very few people. It will affect some but not a drastic change” stated DeKalb County President Ricky Harcrow. The Commission was pleased to announce the distribution of ARPA Premium Pay to DeKalb County employees that worked through the COVID pandemic. Employees will
receive an additional supplement to their paycheck. Tom Broyles, Road Superintendent, updated the Commission regarding progress on CR 853 (Old Highway 35). Broyles stated that over 600 loads of material had recently been moved from the site. This is new dirt that has slid off the mountain since work has begun on the project. Floods during the spring of last year caused caving in the road. The road has been shut down to traffic since
Easter of 2020. Excess rain has made it extremely difficult to work on the project. “We will be working when the weather allows. This is one of the hardest things we have undertaken” stated Broyles. Broyles also requested permission from the Commission to purchase needed equipment for the Road Department. A fourth patch unit in the amount of $114,549.84 through Sourcewell needs to be purchased, to enable all
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districts to have a unit. A 4,000-gallon water tank will need to be put out for bids. The estimated price is $30 to $40,000. A new double drum compactor in the amount of $78,555, a Generator and transfer switch, and a liquid asphalt truck are needed. The Commission approved all requests for the Road Department, in order to
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