CHILDERSBURG, Ala. – The Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce’s monthly morning gathering was hosted by Childersburg Kiwanis, a community organization focused on supporting local students through initiatives such as Kiwanis Park, college scholarships, grants to schools, and other student-oriented projects and programs.
“We raise and spend, on behalf of our youth in the area, $12,000 to $18,000,” said John Mark Freeman, President of Childersburg Kiwanis.
Councilman Tommy Ivey, speaking on behalf of the city, announced an $800,000 sidewalk and streetscape project extending from the R.S. Limbaugh Community Center to Eighth Ave. SW in downtown Childersburg.
“The street-level steps are being replaced, along with a new sidewalk up to the Rainwater House,” Ivey said. He also addressed speculation about a proposed data center, stating that the city had not sold any property to the company that has proposed building the facility in the industrial park.
Talladega County Commissioner Malley Limbaugh, who recently secured another four-year term, reflected on his recent election campaign.
“I had never met my opponent before the race, but I can promise you that I never said a single negative word about him, and he never said a negative word about me. It was a clean race from both sides,” Limbaugh said.
Marty Garrett reminded attendees that the annual Sylacauga Veterans Day Parade would take place Wednesday. There is still time to participate in the parade.
“On behalf of the event sponsors, RadioAlabama and Radney-Smith Funeral Home, we hope you will join us in honoring our many veterans, starting at 10:00 a.m. Wednesday,” Garrett said.
Sam Roberson of the Talladega County Extension Office announced two special programs scheduled for Thursday at the office’s downtown Talladega location. An heirs’ property and estate planning information session will run from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., followed by a free legal clinic from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Janice Grohs reported that the downtown Childersburg branch of Renasant Bank significantly exceeded its fundraising goal, collecting $1,500 for the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. The bank is also inviting community members to “adopt” foster children served by the Department of Human Resources through its Angel Tree in the lobby and provide Christmas gifts.
Gaye Powell announced that a new antique store, M & G Antiques, will open on First St. SW in downtown Childersburg next Wednesday, Nov. 18.
December promises to be a busy month for the Childersburg Area Chamber of Commerce. Festivities begin Tuesday, Dec. 1, with the annual Childersburg Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony and related family activities downtown. The traditional December Chamber Coffee is scheduled for Tuesday, Dec. 8, followed by the annual Childersburg Christmas Parade on the evening of Thursday, Dec. 10.
