County adopts uniform fire services ordinance after chiefs’ endorsement Following a public hearing in which local fire chiefs supported a new county fire services ordinance, the board adopted the ordinance establishing minimum standards for training and response coordination; chiefs told the board the measure had unanimous support among department leadership.

Russell County has taken a bold step towards enhanced fire safety by adopting a new ordinance that sets minimum training standards and ensures better coordination among fire departments.

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Votes at a glance: Russell County Board meeting, Nov. 3, 2025 Summary of formal board actions taken on Nov. 3, 2025: the board adopted a fire services ordinance, authorized Starlink deployment for first responders, repealed the Sunday beer-and-wine sales prohibition, tabled action on a solar site agreement for further review, accepted a donated property and directed staff on multiple administrative and grant‑

The Russell County Board made headlines by adopting a new fire services ordinance, green-lighting Starlink for first responders, and lifting the Sunday beer and wine sales ban—all in one meeting!

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County magistrates approve $10K support for Eli Fire Department tanker truck grant Magistrates allocate $10,000 to Eli Fire Department for matching FEMA grant for new tanker.

Russell County magistrates have taken a bold step to support the Eli Fire Department, approving $10,000 to help secure vital funding for a new tanker truck!

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