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The City of Algood approved a resolution for the issuance of a water and sewer revenue and tax deficiency bond. City Administrator Keith Morrison said that the resolution for the $1.89 million bond came from a review by the USDA. “To get permission to go to bid from USDA they had to go through all of our documents,” Morrison said. ... Read More »

Algood City Council approved premium pay for its city employees Tuesday night that have been employed since January 2021. City Manager Keith Morrison said that if all requirements are met, full-time employees can earn up to $1,500 in bonuses and part-time employees can earn up to $900. “Originally when that ordinance started it was thought to be around $4,000, they ... Read More »

An increase in coyote sightings has been reported around Algood. TWRA Outreach and Communications Coordinator Mime Barnes said that the sightings are not unusual for this time of year. She said that this is the time of year when coyotes tend to be more active. “Not only is it mating season for coyotes, but this is also a time of ... Read More »

The State Court of Appeals has denied an appeal in a case involving the City of Algood, a city police officer and a man involved in a Dekalb County auto accident. The court ruling Tuesday upheld the trial court decision that James Cryer was at least 50 percent responsible for the accident which occurred in May, 2017. Officer Christopher Ferguson ... Read More »

The Algood City Council will consider bids for yearly sidewalk repairs this week. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the three bids include square foot installs, so when a sidewalk needs work, the city has a consistent cost all year. “We’ve redone sidewalk on main street. We’ve added some in different places to finish off sections and kind of make things ... Read More »

The City of Algood will host its first ever gingerbread house contest this weekend. The competition is in conjunction with Algood’s Christmas Vendor and Tree Lighting event. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps said completed homes can be turned into Algood City Hall Friday by 4:00 p.m. “We’ve got three different age groups that we’re going to do,” Phipps said. ... Read More »

Smoke testing of sewer lines will begin Wednesday for multiple areas in Algood. The Brookside Subdivision, Joy Lane and West Main Street from Cooper Road to Rileys Path could be affected. City officials ask homeowners in these areas to turn on unused sink or drains to prevent smoke entering the residence. Smoke may appear through the roof of vents, which ... Read More »

The city of Algood broke ground on its new 21-acre park off of Main Street this morning. Mayor Lisa Chapman-Fowler said that the first phase of the work would include a trail, restrooms, and playground equipment, which they hope to have usable in the near future. “Our citizens are going to have an even greater quality of life now that ... Read More »

Algood City Council will consider new term limits for those serving on the Board of Zoning Appeals and the Municipal Planning Commission. City Manager Keith Morrison said that the limits would be six consecutive years for those on the BZA and eight consecutive years for those on the Planning Commission. “A council member just requested that there be term limits ... Read More »

Residences inside the city limits of Algood will be able to take advantage of leaf pick-up starting Monday. Public Works Director Victor Jones said leaves should not be placed near mail boxes, fire hydrants or ditches. “We ask the people to rake them up to the curve of the road,” Jones said. “Please do not put brush or nothing big ... Read More »