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Henagar may be a one traffic light town, but the small town has a variety of upcoming summer family-fun events for both locals and visitors.

The City of Henagar 40th Annual Sand Mountain Potato Festival is slated for Monday, July 4, at the Henagar City Park.

• Spookapalooza will be Friday, Oct. 29, beginning at 8 p.m. inside DeSoto State Park. Features the 10th Annual Spookapalooza Pumpkin Carving Contest, a campsite decorating contest, Trick or Treating

The City of Henagar will soon be purchasing Preliminary Breath Test devices for the Henagar Police Department. A preliminary breath test device, commonly called a PBT, is a small device that the officer can carry in his or her patrol car that allows them to get an overall reading of the suspect's blood alcohol content. The suspect blows into it, and it registers a number for officers. At Monday night's regular council meeting, the council approved the purchase of seven PBT's in the amount of $3,799. "We got a quote on seven, so we can give one to each officer," said Mayor Lee Davis.

This February will be the third annual "Love your Library," month. The Henagar Public Library will accept donations and begin virtual book readings during the month of February. “We do it in February because of Valentine’s Day and to use that time at the beginning of the year so we can continue our programs and develop new ones throughout the year that strengthen our families in the community. That is near and dear to my heart.” said Library Director Donna Carlin. Donations are used for purchasing books, reading programs throughout the year, skills classes and other activities ...