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Lodging tax coming to Dadeville By CLIFF WILLIAMS Staff Writer
One hotel has been in Dadeville for decades and with hopes of another, the Dadeville City Council enacted a lodging tax at Tuesday’s meeting along with starting the process of dealing with nuisance properties. “We have one hotel,” Mayor Wayne Smith said. “We anticipate another and feel we need to do this.” Without any discussion, the council unanimously passed the lodging tax. The state will get a 5-percent tax on all short terms in Dadeville and the City of Dadeville will get 5-percent. Visitors will pay a See DADEVILLE • Page 3
Area students invited to local College and Career Night set for Aug. 21 By CARMEN RODGERS Staff Writer
As the new school year has arrived, many seniors and their parents have already begun to think about life after high school. Deciding on the right college can be difficult. To aid parents and students in selecting the best-suited college, Flat Rock Missionary Baptist Church will host College and Career Night for students of all ages. There will be college and university recruiters on hand to offer information about various programs and financial assistance options. “This college and career event is for everyone from the seventh-12th grade and beyond,” event coordinator Michelle Cole said. “If you need help getting into a school, this event is for you. Come and bring your resume, your transcript, know your ACT score. Let us help you. The recruiters are ready to answer all of your questions.” See COLLEGE • Page 3
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TRAINING FOR REALITY Top, firefighter recruits remove paneling in a Scott Road home where they were battling a fire set for training purposes Tuesday morning. Above, recruits enter and re-enter the home as instructors set a training blaze in the vacant home.
Sister Hazel playing at Lake Martin Amphitheater Sept. 2 By AMALIA KORTRIGHT Staff Writer
A platinum-recording band is set to take the stage at the Lake Martin Amphitheater, located at Russell Lands on Lake Martin on Labor Day weekend. Sister Hazel will be performing at the amphitheater at 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 2. The gates will open to the public at 5 p.m. and will be opened by the Bank Walkers at 7 p.m. “Fans can expect a high-energy show with some brand new Sister Hazel songs like ‘Small Town Living’ and ‘You Won’t See Me Again,’ as well as popular fan favorites like, ‘All For You,’” a press release from Kaylor Girl Promotions said. See HAZEL • Page 3
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Sister Hazel is performing Sept. 2 at the Lake Martin Amphitheater as part of its 2018 tour.
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