This is big today to have Sylacauga listed with the 99 other cities, ... Sylacauga is the only one in the state, which I think is just extraordinary.

Most cities and towns are just struggling to keep the same level of municipal services, while staying afloat. With the finances of the city in mind, we have decided to pursue this project with the assistance of our great corporate and residential citizens to help see this project through.

Gun violence is on the rise in many of our cities today, and illegal gun trafficking from neighboring states is a big part of the problem. We need a coordinated effort to ensure partnership and cooperation with prosecution, community programs and crime prevention. We need leadership from the federal, state and local levels, as well as help from our neighboring states.

They're just other cities. With the type of technology we have today - there's no reason for me to live anywhere else, so I might as well stay at home.

We're definitely stronger today than we have ever been, and I think that is a direct result of the changes we have made.

This is like a dream come true today.