Axel retires
Cpl. Adam Warren worked with Axel at the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office, and now rents him from the county in his retirement.
Axel the dog has retiring from the Anderson County Sheriff’s Office at age 7, but will still live with his handler, Cpl. Adam Warren. Warren is technically renting the former K-9 unit dog from the county for $1 per year and paying his food and medical expenses. Axel retired on Nov. 17. He had worked with the department since April 2018, after graduating from training that year. “It’s a lot different going to work and not having a dog in the car with you, but he’s always excited when I get home,” Warren said. “He really liked to work.” He said Axel gets upset “when the car leaves with me.” Warren looks back fondly on their years of work together. “I always say he’s the best backup you could ever ask for,” Warren said. “He’s right there and he’s man’s best friend.” He described himself and Axel as both “blank slates” when they were first training, as Axel hadn’t worked with police and Warren hadn’t worked with dogs. “Handling a dog was one of the most-frustrating and most-rewarding things in my career,” Warren said. The frustration came from the difficulty of communication. “You’re trying to teach an animal that can’t talk back to you how to do something,” he said. The reward, however, came when that training succeeded and they could apply it in the field. “It’s one of the greatest feelings in the world,” said Warren. Axel had 644 deployments, assisted with 320 arrests, and made 266 drug finds during his tenure with the Sheriff’s Office. He also helped find missing people. “I hope he’s able to just ease into retirement and enjoy a long relaxing life,” Warren said.
Read MoreMayor: As Norris looks to replace fire truck, city is protected
This 1995 Ferrara pumper, the backup fire truck for the city of Norris, has been pressed into full-time duty since the loss of the city’s newer truck in an accident on Nov. 12. City officials say this will be the solution until a new fire truck can be purchased, but that the city remains protected. - G. Chambers Williams III
Despite the loss of its main fire truck in an accident Nov. 12, Norris still has fire protection, Mayor Chris Mitchell says. Officials said last week that the City Council will be tapped for money to help pay to replace the truck, which was destroyed in a rollover accident just two blocks from the fire station. Replacing the truck could cost from $400,000-$550,000, City Manager Bailey Whited told the council during its Dec. 8 meeting. Whited said the city is still dealing with its insurer to find out how much Norris will receive in the insurance payout, but he said, “We have been told it’s a complete loss.” During the meeting, Mitchell assured the council and city residents that Norris is still able to answer fire calls with its backup pumper truck and assistance from the nearby Andersonville Volunteer Fire Department. “It is a serious impact to the city,” Mitchell said. “But I want the public to know we have fire protection.”
Read MoreReports of ‘male strippers’ spur Norris to tighten regulations
Adult-oriented businesses seeking to operate in Norris will now come under strict new regulations, thanks to a new city ordinance passed on second and final reading Dec. 8 by the City Council. In a separate action, the council approved a measure seeking bids for replacement of the roof of the Norris Community Building, and set a Jan. 7 date for opening the bids. The money to pay for the work is already in the city budget for the current fiscal year. As for the adult-oriented businesses, the council passed unanimously (5-0) during the Dec. 8 meeting Ordinance 714-2025, which allows the city to license and regulate such establishments, as they are now clearly defined in the ordinance. While the city has no officially established adult-oriented businesses, there have been reports of “male strippers” performing at certain times in a bar within the city limits along Andersonville Highway (State Highway 61), city officials said. This led the city to revisit its regulations – or lack thereof – involving adult-oriented businesses.
Read MoreHoliday Market, Cookie Crawl succeed despite construction
Last Saturday’s Holiday Market and Cookie Crawl in Historic Downton Clinton turned out to be a great success, even with much of the street and sidewalks still under construction. Several of the downtown merchants said they were pleased with the event, even though there might have been fewer visitors this year than in previous years because of the ongoing work to build new sidewalks and install new underground utilities. Despite the work, Market Street was in good enough condition for street vendors to set up as they usually do for special downtown events, and streams of people were seen all day Saturday walking along the street and visiting the brick-and-mortar stores. June Adcox at Fine Things was steadily ringing up customer sales in the Market Street antiques store. Out on the street, Jenna and Dan Harp of Harriman had their tent set up to offer fresh-baked goodies from their Crusty Loaf Bakery, which seemed to be a favorite spot. Santa and Mrs. Claus drew a crowd in the gazebo in the Maude W. Brown City Park across from Hoskins in the Flat, with parents with children in tow lining up for the little ones to visit with the jolly man in the red suit. Despite the downtown construction, all of the stores have remained open, although merchants said they’re hoping to see the work completed by sometime early next year.
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