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Deadline to apply for free smoke alarm is nearing

The deadline to apply for a program offering free smoke alarms is drawing near. Local emergency services and the American Red Cross are partnering to offer free smoke alarm to Russell County residents. WJRS News […]

Deadline for candidates to file for office approaching

The November 2023 General Election ended just over a month ago, but now attention is turning to the 2024 May Primary election. Next year’s primary, which determines candidates from their respective parties, is still five […]

Deadline to avoid property tax penalty nearing

The deadline for county taxpayers to avoid paying a penalty on their annual property taxes is getting closer. Any property tax bills not paid by the end of the year will incur a 5 percent […]

Deadline to request absentee ballot is tomorrow

The online portal to request an absentee ballot for the upcoming November general election is tomorrow. Registered voters have until 11:59 p.m. tomorrow to request an absentee ballot through the online portal. Voters can request […]

Voter registration deadline is next week

The deadline to register to vote in the November General Election is next week. The deadline to register to vote is next Tuesday, Oct. 10 at 4 p.m. No local races are on this November’s […]