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Businesses support Christmas on the Square 2025
November 10, 2025
The City of Talladega Christmas on the Square 2025 campaign has received contributions of over $60,000 thus far from local businesses and organizations, including a $10,000 donation from First Bank of ...
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Christmas on the Square 2025 vendor registration and sponsorship opportunities open
November 5, 2025
A Nutcracker Christmas in Talladega is the theme of the City of Talladega's annual Christmas on the Square (COTS), which will be held December 12-14, 2025. Vendors interested in securing a ...
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Talladega City Council attends Alabama League of Municipalities training in Montgomery, AL
November 4, 2025
City of Talladega Council President Hugh Sims, Ward 1 Councilman Steve Dickerson, Ward 2 Councilwoman Vickey Hall, and Ward 4 Councilwoman Betty Spratlin recently attended an extensive Alabama League of Municipalities ...
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Coat drive to benefit Talladega residents
November 2, 2025
The City of Talladega Winter Coat Drive, which is now underway, aims to keep residents warmer this winter by helping to secure coats for community members in need. You may help by donating ...
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City of Talladega E-Recycling Day a great success
October 18, 2025
Talladega residents dropped off a total of 4012 pounds of unwanted electronic items, including computers, televisions, hard drives, power supplies, phones, printers, battery backups, Christmas lights, DVD players, extension cords and ...
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Coed Youth Basketball registration now open
October 14, 2025
Calling all young athletes! Youth Basketball Registration is open now through November 7, 2025, for Coed Development Ages 6-8, 9-10, and 11-12 at the Spring Street Recreation Center. In addition, a ...
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Food Drive Underway
October 10, 2025
Many of us look forward to holiday gatherings with family and friends. Games, gifts, great conversations and delicious food make our celebrations especially memorable. “Unfortunately, Talladega families experiencing food insecurity lack ...
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Visitors Center Grand Opening October 9, 2025
October 6, 2025
The eagerly-anticipated Grand Opening of the Talladega Regional Visitors Center will be held Thursday, 5:30 p.m. - 6 p.m., at the Historic Ritz Theater. A reception featuring delicious food and drink ...
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Talladega Police Chief Ronald McElrath sworn into office
September 30, 2025
Talladega Police Chief Ronald McElrath was sworn into office by Judge Mark Nelson on September 29, 2025, in the council chamber at city hall. Chief McElrath has been a valued member ...
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