October 9, 2026
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MUD to enact developers’ policy, availability forms
The Metro Utility Department (MUD) voted to enact a new developers’ policy and a standardized water availability form at September’s board meeting. The moves will ensure that adequate water supply and water pressure will be available for new projects. Importantly, this will be done at the beginning of the project rather than later.
TVA announces updated 2026 Tims Ford management plan
The Tennessee Valley Authority (TVA) has released the updated 2026 Tims Ford Reservoir Land Management Plan (RLMP) along with the associated Environmental Assessment and is now available for review at tva.com/ landplanreview. Tims Ford Reservoir is in Franklin and Moore counties in Middle Tennessee. The plan is fairly large, with 173 pages of text, charts, pictures, illustrations and detailed maps.
I’ll sit this one out
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.”
Missouri man dies in PWC collision on Tims Ford
A41-year-old Missouri man died in an incident Tuesday on Tims Ford Lake involving a collision with two personal watercraft.
Women of Wartrace, taking care of business
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.
What Politicians Really Mean
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.
School Board grants tenures, reviews budget
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.
Ally Sharpe signs with UAH Chargers
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.