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- Flood Warning in Blount Co; cars trapped
A flood warning has been issued until 11:15 am for Blount County with several roads closed due to flooding.
- Burglary halted at Shoney's
Albertville police officers responding to a possible burglary in progress at Shoney's restaurant early Tuesday morning not only surprised a pair of burglars, but received a little surprise themselves.
- New book of interest to area residents
A new genealogical-type book of possible interest to many area residents has been published and is available for purchase via mail.
- Forecast: Temps on rise heading into Christmas Eve
Temperatures are on the rise across Central Alabama as rain moves in for Christmas Eve.
- High winds expected tonight
ANOTHER STORM SYSTEM WILL BRING WINDY CONDITIONS TO CENTRAL ALABAMA AFTER MIDNIGHT TONIGHT.
- Sheriff to resign amid sex allegations
ONEONTA -- Blount County Sheriff Danny Morton has agreed to step down next month in return for the state ending its investigation into his alleged sexual misconduct with a female deputy.
- have been returned to their parents
Eleven juveniles who had been at a faith-based home for troubled boys were returned to their parents and guardians Tuesday while a probe continued into charges of abuse at the facility.
- Group protests abuse probe at Empire facility
ONEONTA - Supporters of the Reclamation Ranch in Empire planned to protest near the Blount County Courthouse where a hearing is planned on what will be done with a group of boys removed the ranch.
- AHSAA playoff scores
Scores from local schools in the quarterfinal round of the Alabama High School Athletic Association playoffs.
- Otelco enters into credit agreement to finance acquisition of Country Road Communications
Otelco Inc. today announced it has entered into an amended and restated credit agreement.
- Pay-as-you-go decor
Family ties, community pride and bargains run deep for Leah Scharf. After graduating from the University of North Alabama in Florence in 2005, she started managing Cafe On Main, an Oneonta restaurant owned by ...
- spotted at below $3
Gasoline prices continued to plummet across the state Monday, falling below $3 for a gallon of unleaded in some areas for the first time since February.
- Business Beat: Sport Tech to have fitness day on Saturday
Sport Tech in downtown Oneonta will have a fitness and health day starting at 10 a.m. Saturday.
- Backtracking: In Our Times: 1953 saw sharp rent increases
Deeper pockets seem to be necessary these days to get by with the costs of daily living.
- Otelco to Release 2008 Third Quarter Results
Otelco Inc. , the sole wireline telephone services provider in the Alabama, Maine and Missouri rural communities it serves, today announced that it will release its 2008 third quarter financial and operational ...
- Oneontan finishes 2nd
ONEONTA _ Bronx resident Mohammed Awol distanced himself from the pack over the final half of the 15th annual Pit Run to earn the championship in his first attempt Sunday.
- Blount County Voters To Decide Future of Alcohol Sales
Voters in Blount County are drawing sharp battle lines for a showdown over alcohol sales on November 4. That's when voters will decide whether to approve alcohol sales for what is now a dry Blount County.
- Donovan - Don' Wilson
Donovan 'Don' Wilson Funeral services for Donovan "Don" Wilson, 64, of Athens will be at 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept.
- Realty Q&A: Unpaid medical bills not as harmful to credit score as card goofs
Question: My son-in-law has several medical bills that have gone unpaid due to lack of funds.
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City DescriptionOneonta is a city in Blount County, Alabama, United States. At the 2000 census the population was 5,576. The city is the county seat of Blount County. Oneonta is home to the Covered Bridge Festival.
Oneonta is located at 33°56'32.291" North, 86°28'43.586" West (33.942303, -86.478774).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the city has a total area of 15.4 square miles (39.9 km²), of which, 15.3 square miles (39.7 km²) of it is land and 0.1 square miles (0.2 km²) of it (0.52%) is water.
As of the census of 2000, there were 5,576 people, 2,177 households, and 1,419 families residing in the city. The population density was 363.4 people per square mile (140.3/km²). There were 2,373 housing units at an average density of 154.7/sq mi (59.7/km²). The racial makeup of the city was 85.87% White, 7.41% Black or African American, 0.48% Native American, 0.20% Asian, 4.45% from other races, and 1.60% from two or more races. 13.24% of the population were Hispanic or Latino of any race.
There were 2,177 households out of which 28.0% had children under the age of 18 living with them, 50.8% were married couples living together, 11.1% had a female householder with no husband present, and 34.8% were ... Read MoreCity Contained By:Timezones:Size:
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