Hold on to your hats, ChumCity folks! DeKalb County just got a whole lot more interesting with the official addition of Kilpatrick to its family. This week marked a HUGE moment for the community, and we're here for it! Tuesday evening was buzzing as residents and local bigwigs packed Kilpatrick's first-ever town meeting. The town's brand-spankin'-new mayor and council were sworn in, ready to get down to business! DeKalb County Probate Judge Ronnie Osborn did the honors, officially swearing in Mayor Richard Bruce and council members Rachel Bloodworth, Kim Hunt, Fernando Guzman, and Tina Malone. Get ready for some local government action! After residents voted earlier this year to incorporate, this milestone is a dream come true for Kilpatrick. Located between Crossville and Albertville, the town boasts a population of about 300. Welcome to the club, Kilpatrick, Alabama's 466th municipality! Mayor Bruce shared that this moment was years in the making, starting with petitions and community support six years ago. Talk about dedication! The first official town meeting went down at Kilpatrick’s new Town Hall on County Road 179. Even State Sen. Andrew Jones (R-Centre) showed up to witness the historic event! Sen. Jones was stoked to be part of the action, highlighting how rare it is for a new town to form. Seeing those founding documents come to life? Pretty darn special! The formation of Kilpatrick adds an exciting new chapter to DeKalb County's story, officially placing this small community among Alabama's incorporated towns. Way to go, Kilpatrick!Kilpatrick Joins the Party: DeKalb County Welcomes Newest Town!
Inaugural Meeting a Smash Hit!
Swearing In Ceremony
From Idea to Reality
Years in the Making
Historic First Meeting
A Rare Occasion
New Chapter for DeKalb County
