Category: Local News
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Teen jailed after fleeing deputies after domestic incident, resisting officers
A teen was jailed by Haralson County Sheriff’s Deputies on Tuesday after he fled from police after a domestic dispute was reported on Waterworks Road in Bremen, according to a release from the agency. Ryan Edward Haling, 17, of a Bremen address, was booked on charges of simple battery under the family violence act, obstruction…
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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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Keep Haralson Beautiful set to host 2026 St. Patrick’s Day Festival in Tallapoosa
Mark those calendars for March 14, 2026 when Keep Haralson Beautiful is set to host an event in Downtown Tallapoosa to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day – and going green. Organizers from KHB are seeking vendors for the event which will feature live music, local artisans, food and entertainment throughout the Saturday event – set to…
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HCSO awarded state grant for high visibility enforcement
Note: The following press release was provided by the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office for publication. -KtE The Haralson County Sheriff’s Office is pleased to announce it has received a $49,731 High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) grant from the Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS). Funding for this grant is provided by the National Highway Traffic Safety…
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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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Possum Drop returns for New Years Eve 2025
“Spencer” is set to drop and bring 2025 to a much-needed end as time expires at midnight for the New Years Eve celebration that is nationally known and locally loved. The 2025 edition of the Possum Drop in Downtown Tallapoosa is coming up on Wednesday, December 31 includes a family-friendly “early drop” and fireworks celebration…
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City of Bremen helps with donations for Community Christian Council
The City of Bremen gathered up some gifts early this week to ensure that families in the area have an opportunity to enjoy a Happy Holiday season. City officials made a trip on Monday with a load of items to the Community Christian Council, part of their seasonal effort to get everyone in Bremen involved…
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Hub for the Holidays Market coming up this weekend
Unique gifts from local vendors can be found this weekend in the inaugural Hub for the Holidays Market in Bremen. The Saturday event is coming up from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. and will feature local makers and vendors with arts and crafts for sale during the December 13 event. The inaugural market event will…
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Tax bills being delayed, should be available in January
The tax man is giving residents in Haralson County some relief this year – but only because they’ve still got some work to do before bills can go out. Officials from Haralson County shared on Friday that property tax bills for this year are delayed as the appeals process is behind for not only the…
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Santa heading to The Hub for holiday fun on Friday
Make sure to put this one on your calendar for Friday night, cause Santa Claus is comin’ to town. The Hub at Bremen is set to host a fun-filled family-friendly event featuring music, crafts, cookie decorating and more! Stores will also be open downtown for holiday shoppers, and the Sewell Mill Vendor Market will be…