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🌱 Who will lead Hartselle High after Principal Brad Cooper departs?

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What's up Hartselle! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Who will lead Hartselle High after Principal Brad Cooper departs?
  • How Hartselle’s own Santa Wayne brings comfort far beyond Christmas photos

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Today's riddle: Can February March? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

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  • Tuesday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 54 and low of 36 degrees.
  • Wednesday: Times of clouds and sun, temps: high: 58, low: 46.
  • Thursday: A shower and t-storm; windy, with a high of 63 and low of 33 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hartselle High principal Brad Cooper to lead Guntersville City Schools (hartselleenquirer.com) — Hartselle High School’s principal Brad Cooper is leaving after seven years to become superintendent of Guntersville City Schools on January 1, 2026, prompting a leadership transition at HHS. The Hartselle school board expects to name an interim principal for the spring semester, then search for a permanent replacement this summer to minimize disruption for students and families.
   

• More than a suit and beard: Santa Wayne's journey of giving (hartselleenquirer.com) — A familiar face behind the beard, Santa Wayne has spent the past six years calling Hartselle home, visiting families and even cheering residents at Columbia Cottage through their windows during the pandemic. The retired state auditor and former minister now pours his time into free photo sessions, mall appearances, and even surprise visits, using his Santa role to comfort children and adults facing grief, illness, and loneliness.
   

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Hartselle

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★ Featured events ★

    Saturday December 20
  • Cookie Walk 2025
    Historic Downtown Hartselle, 120 Main St W, Hartselle
    10:00 am

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Other local events
    Tuesday December 16
  • City Council Meeting
    Hartselle, AL Calendar , 611 Chestnut Street NW , Hartselle
    7:00 pm
    • Thursday December 25
  • Christmas Day
    Hartselle Area Chamber , 110 Railroad St SW , Hartselle

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Dollar Tree posted a job opening for Assistant Manager I in Hartselle. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Decatur

  • Weekend break-in at Decatur's Woodemeade Elementary School (rocketcitynow.com)
  • Claros completes large-scale PFAS destruction test at Daikin facility (wwdmag.com)
  • A jar of local flavors can spark memories and add a personal touch to gift-giving (toledoblade.com)

Cullman

  • Cullman Christkindlmarkt's walk-on Christmas arch is world's largest (cullmantribune.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

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