Algood’s Let Freedom Ring Celebration Saturday
The City of Algood presents its annual “Let Freedom Ring” Celebration this Saturday. The celebration will consist of food, kids activities, live music and fireworks. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the event is designed to celebrate the holiday with the community. “We just think it’s a great opportunity to give back to the public […]
Algood Launches New Online Utility Payment System
Algood’s new online utility and property tax payment portal is up and running, allowing online, telephone, and card payments. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said this is a big step in modernizing the town. He said customers will be able to see real-time data on their accounts to stay up-to-date on payments and account information. […]
Algood To Vote On Bids For Digital Entrance Sign
The city of Algood wants to better inform residents through a new digital sign at the intersection of Burton Branch Road and Main Street. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city opened three bids this week, two of some $30,000 and one priced at some $33,000. He said the sign can promote special events […]
Algood To Consider Drainage With REI Expansion
Algood City Engineers will take a look at stormwater plans for a proposed industrial expansion of the REI Facility. REI wants to build 16,298 square feet of office space and more than 4,000 square feet of warehouse space at 455 Security Drive. Building Inspector Bob Lane told the Planning Commission Thursday night the plan looks […]
Algood Set To Begin Bid Large Sewer Rehab Project
TDEC has given Algood the nod to bid out a large-scale sewer rehabilitation project. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the city has been using cameras to inspect failing systems for several years in preparation for the project. The inspections have revealed cracks and busted sections of lines that have been in place since the […]
Contractors Working To Repair Drains Near White Plains
Contractors are working to repair a storm drain that caused flooding in the parking lot and street at White Plains Academy after a 36-inch tile collapsed. Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison said the area began flooding in March after consecutive days of heavy rainfall. The city had to direct traffic in front of the school […]
Algood’s Proposed Budget Leaves Property Tax Same
Algood’s proposed 2024-2025 fiscal year budget leaves property taxes unchanged. During a Monday night work session, Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison told City Council Members the city brings in some $400,000 annually in property tax revenue. Morrison said the budget includes 50-cent raises for city employees. “For the ’24-’25, I’m estimating revenues at $3.8 million,” […]
Algood Council Approves Ordinance To Approve Leaders
Algood City Administrator Keith Morrison will still oversee the hiring process, but the candidate he selects will have to be ratified by the City Council. That after a new ordinance passed on second and final reading Tuesday. Several members of the public voiced their concerns with the ordinance proposed by City Council Member Ron Graves, […]
Algood Upgrading Utility Payment Service
Algood City Council will vote to transition to a new billing software to make online utility payments more informative for customers. City Administrator Keith Morrison said the new company will more directly interact with the city’s existing account management software. He said online customer fees will go from 2.75 percent to 2.5 percent. He said […]
Algood City Council To Vote On Dog Park Plan
Algood City Council will decide the best options for the construction of a dog park fence Tuesday night. Parks and Recreation Director Roy Phipps presented the council with prices for building a residential or commercial-grade fence, or accepting a bid and having contractors build one. He said a 200-by-200 five-foot residential-grade fence would cost the […]
