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Hogansville Preparing for America’s 250th
Along with many other towns across America, Hogansville is gearing up for Independence Day, which in 2026 will be our country’s 250th anniversary.
Andy’s Astronomy: Visit This Planet and Forfeit Your Life
The original Star Trek introduced viewers to a variety of planets with many of the alien species being bipedal humanoids. This was due to a theory of an ancient star-faring civilization spreading humanoids on habitable planets.
Manchester Council Meets at Community Building
Manchester’s mayor, council, staff, and those in attendance met at the Community Building June 9th in order to ensure there was enough seating for all. In addition to this measure being taken due to fire safety codes, Manchester’s first piece of business on the agenda addressed safety and security updates for the city.
One Step Forward, Lot of Steps Backward
“I have a dream that my four little children will one day live in a nation where they will not be judged by the color of their skin but by the content of their character.” Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
The trial and sentencing of Karmelo Anthony are over and the appeals process is underway.
There were no winners.
On the flip side, everyone involved lost.
Warm Springs Hikes Yard Sale Fine
The Warm Springs City Council voted June 8 to hike the city’s fine for not paying the required permit fee for having a yard sale in the city.
Having Some Fun With Those “Getting to Know You” Questions
During a rare moment of “down time,” I found myself scanning the Internet for something to do. (Yes, there are rare moments when I have nothing on my plate and need to find something to keep my mind occupied.)
While perusing the Web I came across a site asking “100 Getting To Know You Questions.” So I figured, what the heck? Let’s see how creative I can be with my answers.
This Week in American History
This statue is part of the memorial that remembers the sacrifice of the “Charleston Nine” – nine firefighters who died battling the Charleston Sofa Super Store this week in 2007. Note the two inscriptions: one “Chas 9” on the helmet, and the date on the axe head.

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