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Back in 1975, Tom T. Hall sang, “I like beer, it makes me a jolly good fellow. I like beer, it helps me unwind and makes me feel mellow. Whiskey's too rough, Champagne costs too much, vodka puts my mouth in gear. This little refrain should help me explain, as a matter of fact, I like beer.”

Anyone taking a trip to Wartrace who hasn’t been there lately is going to notice some big changes. Almost every storefront on the square and adjacent street is now open for business. Notably, every one of those businesses are owned and operated by women, and they are revitalizing the city.

Welcome to election year. I know, if you live in Georgia, this is old news. Y'all have been to the polls more often than some folks take a shower. I can never keep track if it's a primary election, a general election, a jungle primary, a jungle gym, a primary runoff, a water runoff, an election to fill an unexpired term, a SPLOST, an E-SPLOST, or a SPLISH-SPLASH.

by Kayla White

Staff Writer

Four Moore County teachers have been approved for tenure at May’s School Board meeting. Jennifer Bird, Debbie Sitlow, Holly White, and Chris White all met state qualifi cations for tenure, and were all approved by unanimous vote, with Jamie Cashion being absent.

Raiderette standout Ally Sharpe has signed to play college basketball with the University of Alabama- Huntsville Chargers. She will be playing for her father, Coach Allen Sharpe who led his Chargers to the Elite Eight this past season.

The Metro Utility Department’s budget was the main topic of May’s board meeting. The 2026-2027 budget sees few changes from this year’s budget other than allowing for rising costs of business. Last year’s projections for the 20252026 budget were on target, with revenues being slightly higher than projected.

Project manager Spencer Haithcote appeared at May’s Planning Commission meeting along with attorney Madison Haynes, who represents the Retreat at Whiskey Creek, as well as the Gateway Company. Up for discussion once again was the Phase 2 of the Retreat at Whiskey Creek, after an administrative meeting was held the week prior to the Planning Commission’s meeting.