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Coosa County proclaims January 2026 Human Trafficking Prevention Month
Summary
The commission unanimously approved a proclamation designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month and affirming Coosa County's commitment to awareness, training, and survivor support; the proclamation names the county a 'Trafficking Free Zone.'
The Coosa County Commission adopted a proclamation on Jan. 13 designating January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month. The text affirms the county's commitment to awareness, training and survivor resources and declares intent to be a "Trafficking Free Zone."
The proclamation states, "I, Lamar Daugherty, as Chairman of the COOSA COUNTY COMMISSION do hereby proclaim January 2026 as Human Trafficking Prevention Month," language that the board approved unanimously. The document links human trafficking to broader public‑health and community-safety concerns and calls for coordinated community action to prevent exploitation and support survivors.
The proclamation is declaratory in nature; the minutes record adoption but do not attach a specific funding or programmatic implementation plan. The county’s proclamation may be used to support awareness and training activities by local organizations and agencies.
