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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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City employees establish connections at minority vendor conference
September 21, 2025
City of Talladega employees Nicole McClurkin, Andrea Garrett and Tameka Ashley attended the Alabama Minority Vendor Conference in Birmingham, Alabama, September 19 - 20, 2025.
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Talladega Police Department awarded a $5000 Norfolk Southern grant
September 19, 2025
The Talladega Police Department is proud to announce that it has received a $5000.00 grant from Norfolk Southern through its Safety First Grant Program.
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September is Suicide Prevention Month
September 15, 2025
City of Talladega first responders recently joined veterans, community leaders and others who gathered together at Central Alabama Community College (CACC) to help spread awareness of suicide rates among veterans in conjunction ...
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Spring Street Recreation Center gets a makeover
September 10, 2025
Highlights of an ongoing campaign to upgrade city-owned buildings include an impressive makeover for the Spring Street Recreation Center. New flooring and a range of cosmetic upgrades are enhancing city buildings, ...
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