Senior Center Prioritizing Integrity, Community As New Board Takes Control
The new Sparta-White County Senior Center Board began its plans to rebuild and revitalize the center during its first meeting Wednesday. Interim Director Jim Floyd said the center will likely remain closed until some point in February. Floyd said his number one priority is providing key services to the public such as food assistance before […]
Sparta Aldermen Appoint Four To Senior Center Board, One More Seat
Sparta Aldermen appointed four individuals to serve on the Senior Citizens Advisory Board, as the Senior Center looks to rebuild its leadership. James Douglas, Jim Floyd, Connie Leftwich, Shelia Robinson will serve alongside Mayor Jerry Lowery on the board. The city is to appoint five members to the board, while the county appointed four earlier […]
Five Below Preparing To Open Location In Sparta
Five Below is coming to Sparta. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the store will join Dollar Tree and Bethel Thrift Store in the West Towne Plaza Shopping Center. Codes Officer Mike O’Neal said the retail chain has turned in plans and bought permits to begin renovations. Five Below is a chain store that offers items for […]
Sparta Police Continue To Struggle With Hiring Officers, Working On Strategy
Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn said the city continues to struggle to bring in new officers. Dunn said he is having to hire uncertified officers, which puts the new recruits a year out before they can be on the streets. Dunn said pay is another big issue keeping them from hiring, because the city cannot […]
Sparta Police Ask City Council For More Officers And Higher Pay
Sparta Police asked the City Council Thursday night to help with increased pay and the hiring of more officers. Sparta Police Chief Nick Dunn and Assistant Chief Brent Copeland addressed the Council. This after Dunn and another officer responded to a disturbance Saturday night where shots were fired. Dunn said that made him realize the […]
Sparta Approves Process To Begin City Hall Roof, HVAC Replacement
City of Sparta officials launching the process to replace the City Hall roof and HVAC system. The Board of Aldermen voted unanimously Thursday night to accept bids for the two projects. Mayor Jerry Lowery said he received pictures earlier this week during a heavy rain event, showing it raining harder insider the building than outside. […]
No Plans In Place For Sparta Splashpad But Applicants Are Stepping Up To Design
Getting an architect in place to help design Sparta’s new splash pad project will be a major step for the long-awaited project. The city is currently accepting qualifications from prospective applicants. Sparta Mayor Jerry Lowery said some social media speculation said the project has been designed and the plans are in place. He said that […]
Sparta Board Of Aldermen Approves Water System Upgrades
Sparta’s Board of Mayor and Aldermen approves upgrades for city-wide water systems, including sludge cleaner The board met Thursday to discuss proposals for a new city-wide water-delivery hydraulics system, treatment plant flocculator, and sludge cleaner for the flocculator. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said that the current hydraulics system for the city was not powerful […]
Sparta Begins Process To Replace Storm-Impacted Pump For Water Plant
City of Sparta will solicit bids for a new 300-horsepower high service pump for the water plant after a storm damaged the old pump several weeks ago. City Council voted Thursday night to begin the bid process. Public Works Director Dillard Quick said the city will end up with a second higher powered backup unit […]
Sparta Making Progress With Sewer Moratorium
Good news in Sparta after spending almost a year dealing with a sewer moratorium mandated by the state. Mayor Jerry Lowery said the city has put in enough work to once again allow sewer taps. The state has given the city an allowance of up to 125,000 gallons. He said this will allow the city […]
