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Wetumpka Residents & Leaders React to HGTV’s Home Town Takeover

On Sunday, May 2, HGTV’s first episode of the six part series of Wetumpka’s Home Town Takeover aired, and residents say they loved it! Wetumpka residents say finally getting to see it all come to life after months of the camera crews and construction was worthwhile. “I think HGTV coming here is only going to help with tourism,” said Village Artist,…

Suspect in Tallassee Shooting Arrested in Georgia, Driver of Get Away Car Still Sought

The Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Office has announced the arrest of Justin Paul Melton. Police wanted Melton for a shooting that occurred on April 26 on Frog Hollow Road in Tallassee. According to police, a 23-year-old from Tallassee suffered a single gunshot wound. An ambulance took him to Baptist Hospital in Montgomery to receive treatment for injuries. Tallapoosa County Sheriff’s Department…

Global Digital Video Game Industry Sees 40% Jump in 2021

The global digital video games industry continues growing at a rapid pace, with no signs of slowing down in the years to come. According to data presented by 123scommese.it, the entire market is expected to generate nearly $146b in revenue in 2021, a 40% increase in two years. Henry Hailey, 10, plays the online game Fortnite in the early morning hours…