Category: Tallapoosa
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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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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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Honda set to give Tallapoosa Elementary students bicycles this week
Honda in partnership with All Kids Bike is showing up on Wednesday to Tallapoosa Elementary to bring in a bunch of two-wheelers for local students. Kindergarten students will be receiving a visit from the non-profit program who are bringing the bicycles to donate for the Kindergarten PE’s Learn-to-Ride Program at Tallapoosa Elementary, and get to…
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HCSO: Following death threats and flight, K-9 Copper sniffs out suspect for arrest
A Tallapoosa man was jailed over the weekend after an early morning incident required K-9 Copper to use his nose to find where the man was hiding after fleeing from officers, according to a release from the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office. HCSO arrested Jesse Javos Hughes, 43, of a Tallapoosa address, after reports came in…
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A Fabulous Fourth Parade
Tallapoosa residents didn’t mind the sunshine and heat on Friday afternoon as they lined the streets in downtown Tallapoosa to watch friends and family go by in the 2025 July 4th Parade. The band, fire trucks, jeeps and much more were on display for this year’s celebration of Independence Day event to cap off the…
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Man found watching illicit material jailed after HCSO, ICAC identify his internet traffic
A man was found actively watching child pornography during his arrest by the Haralson County Sheriff’s Office today, according to a release from the agency. They had help identifying Bradley Curtis Kingsley, 63, of a Tallapoosa-area address after he was found to be trafficking child pornography during an investigation that began in May 2025 headed…
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Vets Association Car Show coming up on June 7
The annual Haralson County Veterans Association Car Show is coming soon to Tallapoosa, bringing an opportunity to show off a cool vehicle, enjoy good music and fun, and potentially win a prize for having a top hot rod. The 29th annual HCVA Car and Truck Show is coming up on June 7 from 9 a.m.…
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Endless Dreams Boutique opens up in Tallapoosa
A second new business in Tallapoosa opened their doors today, celebrating with a ribbon cutting on Friday. Endless Dreams Boutique in Tallapoosa celebrated their Grand Opening today, following a celebration with the Greater Haralson Chamber of Commerce for the new clothing and accessories storefront on Dewey Street. Online shopping is available for Endless Dreams Boutique,…
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Southern Sage celebrates grand opening on Saturday
The Polk County Chamber of Commerce celebrated the ribbon cutting for a new Tallapoosa restaurant. Southern Sage is celebrating their Grand Opening today from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m., with free merchandise for the first 25 customers (including t-shirts, aprons and insulated lunch bags) along with being entered into winning a Slider Party Tray. They’re…
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Chase from Tallapoosa to Calhoun County ends with suspect in custody
WHITE PLAINS, ALABAMA — A Cleburne County, Alabama man was booked into custody after a late-night chase that began in Tallapoosa ended across the state line in with an Cleburne County man in custody. Alex Potts, 44, of Heflin, Alabama is facing multiple charges according to a release from Cleburne County authorities posted on social…