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Algood Planning Commission will consider a final site plan for a property located on Industrial Circle at its next meeting. That after deciding to postpone action on the item because the city engineer had not yet approved the stormwater mitigation plans. Staff Planner Tommy Lee said it’s important to have the engineer’s approval to ensure stormwater mitigation will be done ... Read More »

Algood City Council set to consider major increases for its water and sewer tap rates on second and final reading. This will change the rate for one-inch lines inside city limits from $1,400 to $2,475. City Administrator Keith Morrison said residential sewer taps are projected to double. “Our costs are just going up, so we’re just trying to cover our ... Read More »

An Algood ordinance that would require any city-owned vehicle to prominently display decals got a mixed reaction from city officials. During a Monday night city council work session, council members and Police Chief Dale Armour weighed the benefits of having unmarked police vehicles with prominently marked vehicles. Armour said there have been several instances recently where the unmarked vehicle proved ... Read More »

The Algood City Council has taken the next step to extend Big Mac Drive. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the project has been put out for bid after council approval. “I’m sure they can start on it even in the winter months building the subgrade and getting some of the stuff built up,” Morrison said. “Of course, paving if it ... Read More »

Algood Patrol Officer and PIO Elena Neff said women in law enforcement today fight a two-fold battle. Monday is National Police Woman Day which celebrates the contribution of female police officers. Neff said law enforcement is a difficult job regardless who you are, but women still fight against stereotypes. “I think women bring a different perspective to a lot of ... Read More »

Algood received the required state permits to move forward with its second Walmart entrance project. City Administrator Keith Morrison said this allows the city to move forward with bidding and finding a funding mechanism. “We had to apply for permits and make sure we weren’t causing any problems with wetlands, so we cleared all that,” Morrison said. “We’ve got the ... Read More »

A referendum to allow the selling of wine in grocery stores in Algood will be on the ballot this November. Putnam County Elections Employee Candi Wilkins said a citizen’s petition was turned in by the Thursday deadline with the necessary 130 signatures. Wilkins said the office has already verified all signatures by matching names and addresses with signatures. Algood City ... Read More »

Algood City Manager Keith Morrison has been named the District 4 Director for the Tennessee Municipal League. Morrison will represent this region–one of eight directors statewide. The organization was founded by cities and towns to provide mutual assistance and improvements. Morrison said the league is made up of city mayors and city managers and administrators who work as representatives for ... Read More »

Algood City Council approved the purchase of three new police vehicles, including two cars and one pickup truck. Chief Dale Armour said the purchase comes as part of the yearly cycle to phase out older vehicles in the fleet. However, he said there have been supply issues for the 2022 vehicles the department budgeted for. “If we have to go ... Read More »

Two Algood police officers saved the life of a man who had overdosed on heroin Friday evening. Police Chief Dale Armour said the department has partnered with the local drug coalition to receive training on administering Narcan. He said opioid treatment is the first line of defense when officers see an individual in need. “One I rolled on a couple ... Read More »