CAMPAIGN NEWS

I’ve been talking with residents, business owners, and community leaders. I’ve listened to your frustrations and your hopes. The message is clear: people want real progress, not pricey renderings.

Good growth invests in residents first. It keeps property taxes fair. It celebrates our history instead of rewriting it. It invites businesses that serve the community, not just those that look good on a grant proposal. Tallapoosa doesn’t need to become “the next anything.”We just need to take care of our own.

We might not be able to bring back Halloween on Head Avenue this year, but we can start planning for next year. Together, we can make it even better than before—by working with local businesses, churches, civic groups, and volunteers to line the street with pumpkins, music, and laughter once again. Imagine downtown filled with costumed kids, decorated storefronts, and families from all across West Georgia rediscovering the magic of Tallapoosa.

Like our parks, streets, and downtown, the golf course is an asset that belongs to the people of Tallapoosa. And just like those other assets, it deserves real attention from the Mayor and City Council.

Tallapoosa doesn’t just need to preserve its traditions — we need to grow them into opportunities. Our festivals and parades should be more than fun; they should be a core part of our economic strategy. With the right leadership, we can make sure every event, big or small, shines a spotlight on our community and keeps Tallapoosa thriving.

That vision is achievable—but only if the city decides that our people and our parks are worth investing in. Tallapoosa deserves better. Our citizens deserve better. And Helton Howland Park deserves to shine as the community jewel it was always meant to be.