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Local nonprofits and officials announce community events, outreach and safety campaigns at county meeting
Summary
During public comment the commission heard announcements about a Barbers Against Bullets PSA contest, 4H and Extension programs, a volunteer river cleanup, and a Chamber event and new radio segment promoting local outreach.
At the Jan. 22 Calhoun County Commission meeting several community leaders used the public-comment period to announce upcoming programs and outreach efforts.
Chandy Gordon, a prevention specialist at ASAP, announced a statewide B.A.B. (Barbers Against Bullets) challenge inviting families and children to submit a one-minute PSA about the importance of reducing gun violence. Dr. David West, Extension Director, thanked County Engineer Rodney McCain for leading a Highway Department tour for 4H students and listed upcoming Extension activities including Master Gardeners, pesticide training and 4H Summer Camp registration.
Judge Shannon Page thanked the commission for recent courthouse renovations. Richard Rybka, representing Coosa Riverkeeper, announced a volunteer cleanup at Harts Ferry Park on Feb. 28. Cher Dulaney, Tourism Director for the Chamber, announced the Feb. 12 United Way-hosted event 'Removing the Blindfold: A Community Conversation on Trafficking & Online Exploitation,' described recent gains in the 'Visit Calhoun County' social media initiative and said she and Commissioner Shears will co-host a new monthly radio segment titled 'What’s Happening in Calhoun County.'
The announcements were delivered during the public-comment portion of the meeting; no formal county action on these items was recorded in the minutes.
