Election

April 3, 2012
The City of Anderson's general election for Seats 2, 4, 6 and at-large seat 8 will be April 3, 2012. Filing starts 12 p.m., Thursday, January 19, through 12 p.m., Thursday, February 2, at the Anderson County Registration and Elections Office. For more information, call 231-2200 or the elections page. Notice of Election

Fire Department Promotions

The City of Anderson Fire Department has promoted Jermaine Galloway (sergeant), Paul Mcgaha (sergeant), Travis Poore (lieutenant), Bruce Reeves (engineer) and John Urban (engineer), which became effective January 1, 2012. The five have 33 years of experience between them. More


Jermaine Galloway Sergeant	Paul Mcgaha Sergeant	Travis Poore Lieutenant	Bruce Reeves Engineer	John Urban Engineer

Promotions

The City of Anderson Police Department has promoted Brigette Parsley (COPS team), Melissa Woodburn (patrol), Tony Tilley (COPS team), and Jody Culbertson (special operations). Woodburn, Parsley and Culbertson were promoted to the rank of sergeant, and Tilley to the rank of lieutenant. Photos

Hall of Fame

The City of Anderson Parks and Recreation Department held a volunteer appreciation dinner on November 17 at the Recreation Center. Volunteer coaches in the City’s youth leagues were honored. Dr. Kevin McCowan of Atlanta, Ga., was the speaker for the evening, highlighting the importance of giving back to the community. A Hall of Fame induction ceremony was also held. The 2011 honorees were announced and recognized. Pictured from left to right: Bobby Holden, Kevin McCowan, Barbara Mack accepting for Lenell Starks, Arnold Howell, Carroll Emery, Anna Wentzky, Nicole Mattison Hood, and Jessie Jones.

Grants

The United Way’s "Imagine a Neighborhood Initiative" is to offer project grants to groups or organizations that have a plan to improve the appearance or safety of their neighborhood. The City of Anderson is a partner in this initiative, with city funding designated specifically for groups within the city. This project parallels the City’s Neighborhood and Housing priority by focusing efforts at the grassroots level, encouraging residents to take an active role in re-building, and strengthening their own neighborhoods on projects they identify as important. Grant Recipients, Grant Photos