Category: Buchanan
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Buchanan special election set for March 17 for two seats
Mayor, Council seat open for March Special Election The City of Buchanan is set to host a special election to determine who will serve the remainder of the term. Following the removal of Mayor Anthony Scott last year following his conviction in late August, Steve Holcombe was named acting Mayor to serve through the remainder…
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Buchanan’s Bell Tower Bash set for New Year’s Eve
The Possum Drop ain’t the only party in Haralson County on New Year’s Eve this year. The City of Buchanan is set to host the Bell Tower Bash coming up on Wednesday night, December 31 to celebrate the upcoming start to 2026. Anyone who wishes to participate can join the fun in downtown Buchanan from…
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Two jailed earlier in the week on multiple charges for stolen firearms that are still missing
A couple were charged and both were taken into custody at the beginning of the week after the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office found enough evidence in an alleged firearm theft, with those still missing according to authorities. The HCSO reported that Charles David Addison, 45, and Kelley Tennille Addison, 43, both of Buchanan, faced charges…
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Fried Pie Festival returns for 2025 on Sept. 20
It is going to smell amazing in downtown Buchanan in about two weeks for the 2025 edition of the Haralson County Fried Pie Festival set on the calendar for September 20. The upcoming Saturday event will feature dozens of vendors from around the area and of course: fried pies aplenty for sale. The 9 a.m.…
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Teens charged for vandalizing Buchanan-area church
Two teens were charged midweek after investigators found evidence thanks to social media of their acts in vandalizing a Buchanan-area church, according to a release this morning from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. They investigated a burglary and vandalism report at Piney Woods Baptist Church on Rockmart Road earlier in the week and quickly developed…
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Cook Farm makes visit to Buchanan Healthcare Center thanks to Sheriff
A group at Buchanan Healthcare Center got a chance to enjoy some time with furry friends thanks to a generous gift from Sheriff Stacy Williams. The Cook Farm Petting Zoo made a trip from Polk down to Buchanan Healthcare Center this week, and got to spend time with miniature cows, donkeys, pigs, rabbits and more.…
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Spring Fair on the Square 2025 set for Saturday
Run for the Books 5K, noon parade among fun planned for weekend event hosted by the city There’s plenty of fun to be had this weekend in downtown Buchanan for the Annual Spring Fair on the Square coming up on Saturday, April 26, 2025. The event includes the running of the 12th annual Friends of…