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Lighting the way for Alexander City & Lake Martin since 1892 August 7, 2015 Vol. 123, No. 157 www.alexcityoutlook.com
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Local residents arrested in Georgia Pair suspected in convenience store robbery By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
Two Alexander City residents have been arrested in connection with a convenience store robbery in south Georgia. Prince Lauderdale, 25, and Kanerica Maxwell, 27, both of Alexander City were arrested late Tuesday evening after the S-Mart Convenience Store in Richland, Georgia was robbed. Store employees reported that an individual entered the store and robbed the clerk at gunpoint and fled the scene with an undetermined amount of cash. Witnesses reported that the man who had been inside the store got into a gold Pontiac Grand Am that was waiting outside the store with a driver behind the wheel. According to a release, the Richland Police Department and other area law enforcement authorities were dispatched to the area after being notified of the incident. According to a release from the Americus Office of the Georgia Bureau of Investigation, the Richland Police Department and other area law enforcement authorities were dispatched to the area after being notified of the incident. Authorities were able to quickly locate a vehicle matching the general description given by witnesses. A search of the See ARRESTS, Page 3
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New Horseshoe Bend Principal James Aulner was a busy man Thursday as classes opened across the county. From directing traffic, to greeting students like, Yasmine and Emma Garcia, he said he was excited for the opportunity to serve the community as principal at the school.
SCHOOL DAYS County schools see ‘very smooth, easy’ first day of classes By Mitch Sneed Outlook Editor
The school bells rang Wednesday morning for about 3,000 students in the Tallapoosa County School system and Superintendent Joe Windle said it was “a smooth, easy opening day.” From James Aulner starting his first school day as principal at Horseshoe Bend, to kindergartners experiencing their first day at “real school” at Dadeville Elementary, to Reeltown students looking forward to another year with Jackie O’Neal leading the Rebels – Windle said it Cliff Williams / The Outlook was a great way to start the year. Dadeville Elementary School first grader Brayton Patterson See COUNTY, Page 3 unpacks his back pack in Karen Sanford’s classroom.
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For the second straight year, Tallapoosa County Revenue Commissioner Linda Harris said that a California-based company is sending mailers to local residents, new property owners in particular, asking for $83 for a service that her office handles for customers free of charge. While such services are not new, she said that many people who are first-time property owners may not know that there is no need to go through a service that charges a fee to get the information. Now she is trying to get the word out about all the services offered at the Revenue Commissioners Office. “We had several of our customers that have brought in the letter and asked us about it,” Harris said. “It’s money that they don’t need to spend. It’s a very official looking letter, and I’m afraid that some people may not read it carefully or completely and pay for this when we do it every day for free.” The mailing is from a company called Record Transfer Services. The letter comes complete with a response date, specific details of the property and what all the responder would get if they pay the fee and order the records. The mailing says those who order the information will receive copies of their deeds, and property assessments. The correspondence claims that responders will get a specially-generated See NOTICE, Page 3
Saleen Mustangs flock to Wellborn Musclecar Museum Outlook Editor
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Alexander City’s Tim Wellborn may be known as the Master of Mopar due to his love of Dodge Hemi Chargers, but Thursday he and his Musclecar Museum rolled out the red carpet for some Ford muscle. More than 90 of the nation’s hottest Saleen Ford Mustangs rolled into Alexander City just before lunch as part of the Saleen Club of America’s four-day 2015 Nationals. A line of cars more than a mile long, roared into the museum. All of the cars were equipped with the famed Saleen racing package, the high-performance
trademark established by legendary Steve Saleen. Wellborn welcomed them all to Alexander City. “I’m a Mopar guy, but I’ve owned a lot of Ford muscle over the years, too,” Wellborn said in welcoming the drivers. “We are so glad you are here and hope you enjoy what you see. You will find a Ford or two back there. We’ve taken the ropes down and want you to get up close. Enjoy them. All of these cars we drive them, just like you drive yours. It’s a museum, but cars are supposed to be driven. SO that’s what you will find here..” Wellborn even brought See MUSTANGS, Page 3
Saleen Mustang enthusiasts gather around the Ford GT 500 in the Welborn Musclecar Museum Thursday as almost 100 Mustangs passed through Alexander City while taking part in a Saleen Mustang National event.
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