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Calhoun County recognizes Saks High School girls' basketball; residents raise traffic, event and recovery program concerns

Calhoun County Commission · March 26, 2026

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Summary

Commissioners honored the Saks High School girls’ basketball area champions and heard public comments requesting stop signs on Choccolocco Road, thanking the county for swim-guide sponsorships, announcing community fishing lessons and events, and noting leftover road signs and support for recovery housing regulation changes.

The Calhoun County Commission opened its March 26 meeting with a proclamation honoring the Saks High School Girls’ Basketball Team for winning their area championship. Head Coach Lamar Bradford and Principal Boyd thanked the commission for the recognition.

During the public-comment period, Fred Couch, representing the Choccolocco Heritage Society, asked the commission to consider installing stop signs on Choccolocco Road to address speeding; County Engineer Rodney McCain said a traffic study could be ordered to evaluate the situation. Richard Rybka of Coosa Riverkeepers thanked the commission for helping sponsor swim guides, and Chandy Gordon, a prevention specialist with ASAP, announced a partnership with Coosa Riverkeepers to offer fishing lessons in May.

Cher Dulaney, Chamber Tourism Director, highlighted upcoming community events including a table-tennis competition, the Noble Street Festival, the Chief Ladiga race and Trails Day; she noted a Liberty tree dedication scheduled for April 23. Bee Holman, an Alexandria resident, said road-work signs remained on Hwy 431 near 49th Street weeks after work concluded. Kayla Gentry of Beauty for Ashes Recovery thanked the commission for implementing new regulations for rehabilitation housing, saying the changes will improve services for individuals seeking assistance.

The public-comment period covered traffic-safety concerns, nonprofit program announcements and community-event promotion; commissioners listened and noted follow-up options such as a traffic study.