Welcome To Chilton County News in Clanton, Alabama, located in the center of the State of Alabama in the Heart Of Dixie.

This web site contains local Peach Country information, news and happenings about the people of

Clanton, Jemison, Thorsby, Maplesville, Isabella, Verbena and Cooper in Chilton County, Alabama.

Students Have The

Option Of Being

Taught Online

    According to Jason Griffin, Superintendent of Chilton County Schools, local students will return to school  on August 6 and employees will return on August 3. "With the release of the Alabama State Department of Education and Alabama Department of Public Health, 'Road Map To Reopening Schools,' our school system and school leaders will be developing processes and procedures to return to school in the safest way possible for students and employees," said Griffin. 

    The school system and individual schools will be working on plans to return and will have those completed as soon as possible.  All students will be given the option of returning to the school buildings or being taught online to not have to return to the schools if parents have safety concerns.

    "Thank you for your patience and be aware that plans and school start dates are subject to change based on the continuing public health crisis.  Keep in mind that we are all in this together," said Griffin

Fireworks For The

Fourth Of July

    Independence Day Fireworks Shows will be held at several locations this year. On Friday, July 3, the Lake Mitchell Homeowners will host their annual fireworks display at the mouth of Cargile Creek at 9:00 p.m.

    On Saturday, July 4, there will be a pontoon boat parade beginning at Higgins Ferry Park at 10:00 a.m. The parade will head south from the park. The speed boat parade will head north from Blue Creek at 2:00 p.m.

    The annual Maplesville Fireworks Show will be held on Saturday, July 4, as soon as it gets dark. Kona Ice will be selling treats beginning at 7:00 p.m.

    The City of Clanton Fireworks Show will be July 4 at Clanton City Park at 9:00 p.m. Wearing a mask is recommended, along with social distancing. No bleacher seating will be provided.

Carter Named To

Board Of Education

    Brad Carter has been appointed, by the Chilton County Board of Education, at the June 16th board meeting, to serve the remaining term of Brian “Bucky” Jackson.

    The term will be for the remainder of the elected 6 year term and conclude in December 2024.   Carter will be seated at an upcoming board meeting and begin serving his term. 

New Deadline At Tag Office

    The Chilton County Tag Division Office would like to inform the public of the extension of deadline for obtaining registrations/renewals for March, April, May, and June. The new date has been extended through July 17, 2020. This will be for anything purchased during March through June or that needs renewals for March through June.

    Please remember a few things: Prepare to wait as lines are still long. Don’t stand in line without the following: Title or title application; Bill of sale; Proof of insurance; Driver’s license for all parties on title; If we are doing a title that is from out of state, you will be turned away if you do not bring the car.

    You can renew online, drop box out front or mail to the Tag Office. In-person customers have priority so phones may not be answered. The office is closed 12:00 noon until 1:00 p.m. for lunch. No titles will be processed after 3:00 p.m. You will be turned away with a number to come back the next morning. The office closes at 4:00 p.m.

    Make sure you have a correct address and the correct insurance information. There are problems with mail due to the fact people aren’t updating their mailing address.

Peach Growers

To Be Recognized

Friday, July 10

    There will be a recognition of Chilton County peach growers on Friday evening, July 10, at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Connection facility located in the Park Plaza Shopping Center, near Clanton City Park. Any peach farmer who wants to submit a basket of peaches may do so at 5:00 p.m.  Instead of the usual Peach Auction, the peaches will be judged, the winners announced and all the peaches will be donated to local heroes, such as healthcare workers and others who have worked hard during the pandemic of 2020.

    Due to COVID-19, the annual Peach Pageant normally held in June was cancelled. The Clanton Lions Club, sponsor of the event, felt it necessary to cancel the Pageant because of the shut-down of businesses in March and April during the pandemic. The 2019 Queens will serve another term. They will, however, hold the special recognition of the peach growers and host the annual Peach Parade on Saturday, July 11, at 9:00 a.m.

    For more information, contact Glenn McGriff, Chris Speaks or visit the Clanton Lions Club Facebook page and leave a message.

Sort Rubbish

    The City of Clanton Sanitation Department would like to remind citizens to put your leaves, grass clippings and limbs in a separate pile from rubbish, such as discarded wood, household furniture, etc. According to Dale Collins, Superintendent of the Sanitation Department, there are two different trucks that pick up debris. If you mix household rubbish with your leaves, etc., they may not be picked up.

Peach Festival Art Show

    The 36th Annual Roy Wood Peach Festival Art Show will be held Thursday, July 9 through Friday, July 17, 2020 in the lobby of River Bank & Trust, Second Avenue North in Clanton.  The competition gives all interested artists in our area the opportunity to let their works be seen by friends and others interested in art. 

    Works of art will be received at the bank on Wednesday, July 8, from 12:00 noon until 2:00 p.m.  You should bring your entries to the parking lot entrance. You may enter two different works of art. Any artist residing in Chilton County is eligible to enter the competition and there is no entry fee.

Drawings, watercolors, pastels, and any works on paper must be matted, framed and complete with wire, ready to hang.

    The subject matter of these works may be pertaining to the peach industry or a subject of your choosing. Entries must be original and cannot be a copy. They must not have been entered in this show before.

    The event is sponsored by River Bank & Trust and prizes will be given in a Junior Division and a Senior Division as follows: First Place will be $100.00; Second Place, $75.00; Third Place, $50.00; and Honorable Mention, $25.00. Contact Donny Finlayson at 205-755-7062 with any questions or for more information.

Annual Peach Parade

Saturday July 11 In

Downtown Clanton

    The Chilton County Peach Parade will be held Saturday, July 11, at 9:00 a.m. 

    All entries will be assigned a line-up number and contacted. 

    Line-up will begin at 8:00 a.m. All entries other than school marching bands are required to be on a float or some type of moving vehicle.

For questions, contact Kevin Mazingo, Parade Chairman, at 205-417-5097.