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Chattahoochee Humane Society to open on Saturdays due to overwhelming intakes
With 75 animals crammed into every corner of a 32-kennel shelter, the Chattahoochee Humane Society has decided to open its doors to the public every Saturday from 12 to 4 p.m. ET. The change comes this summer thanks to the unrelenting heatwaves. The shelter is only open Monday through Friday until 5 p.m., so many […] The post Chattahoochee Humane Society to open on Saturdays due to overwhelming intakes appeared first on Valley Times-News.
Flood advisory for Chambers County until Sunday evening
A flood advisory was issued by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 3:22 p.m. in effect until 6:45 p.m. for Chambers County. The weather service states, "Urban and small stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected." "Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas,"...
Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval
VALLEY — A former WestPoint Pepperell human resources office on Shawmut Circle may soon be getting new life as a treatment facility for people dealing behavioral health issues. Should the state give its final approval to what’s planned, Spencer’s of Alabama could soon open as the ninth unit of a nationwide effort to help individuals […] The post Behavioral health center in Shawmut awaits final approval appeared first on Valley Times-News.
CCSD prepares for a new school year
Superintendent Dr. Casey Chambley gave an update on the Chambers County School District during the board meeting on Monday night. In addition to upgrades to many facilities, Chambley discussed plans for re-opening school for the 2024-2025 school year. “We are excited to get school going, we are about there,” Chambley said during the meeting. “… […] The post CCSD prepares for a new school year appeared first on Valley Times-News.
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