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School Board extends Director of Schools contract

In a vote of six to three leaning in favor of, the motion to extend Dr. Donald Durley’s contract as Director of Schools for another four years passed at last weeks Grundy County School Board meeting. Dr. Durley’s contract is set to end at the end of this year and the contract that was approved by the board is scheduled to begin on January 1, 2027 and end on December 31, 2030.

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Beginner Quilting at Altamont Public Library

Master Quilter Robin Mainzer, who’s quilted for more than half a century, visits the Altamont Public Library from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. every second and fourth Thursday of the month for fun, friendship, and creativity while stitching, sharing ideas and learning together. All are welcome. From left to right standing behind Mainzer, who is seated, are Patti Ball from Altamont and Heidi Hatcher from Beersheba Springs.

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Tickbush Festival at Midway Community Park

When Reverend David Goodpaster of St. James Episcopal Church on Midway Road in Sewanee heard the community place name was once “Tickbush” his first thought was that sounds like the perfect name for a music festival! His wife, Lauren, would be the first to question the name’s appeal but was compelled by the little bug in the logo with cowboy boots and a banjo.

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LIFT Grundy celebrates health care workers

LIFT Grundy celebrated Nikki Archey and Kacie Chambers Oct. 1, as they completed the multi-month Community Health Worker Apprenticeship Program, a state-recognized credential. The program was offered through a collaboration between the Tennessee Community Health Worker Association, the Rural Health Association of Tennessee (RHAT), and Vanderbilt University.

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