Algood Hiring First-Ever Full-Time Firefighter, For Growth
The Algood Fire Department is looking to hire its first-ever full-time firefighter. The addition comes a year after the city added a full-time fire chief position. Algood Fire Chief David Judd said the city council saw the need for a full-time firefighter as Algood continues to grow. “They have been a real blessing, kind of […]
Algood Increases Water And Sewer Rates Some 13 Percent
The Algood City Council approved a 13 percent increase on water and sewer rates beginning July 1. Algood City Manager Keith Morrison said since Cookeville sells services to Algood, a Cookeville increase means Algood has to do the same. “They are taking our rate and figuring up how many gallons we’re using a year and […]
Algood Budget Passes First Reading, No Tax Change
Algood City Council got its first look at the 25-26 budget Tuesday night and the numbers look good. Council approved the first reading. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the property tax rate will remain the same, at .3623 per $100 in the proposed budget. “We’ve got a lot of capital projects in there and a […]
