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TARCOG News & Headlines

Read on for recent happenings, announcements, and notable headlines from TARCOG and its communities throughout the region.

Senior Center Spotlight — Collinsville

Senior Center Spotlight — Collinsville January 21, 2026 On a cold Wednesday morning, Judy Jones stands outside the Collinsville Senior Center waving cars into place and pointing drivers toward any […]

Saving seniors money

Saving seniors money January 14, 2026 The Medicare open enrollment period had multiple challenges because of the federal government shutdown, but there are still 2,672 people in northeast Alabama who […]

Let’s talk about: Ombudsman Program

Let’s talk about: Ombudsman Program January 12, 2026 At TARCOG, the Long-Term Care Ombudsman’s Office includes dedicated advocates for residents living in nursing homes and assisted living facilities. An ombudsman […]

Happy 2026!

Happy 2026! January 12, 2026 Happy 2026, everyone! I cannot wait to officially welcome you into our new office building in the MidCity District — hopefully in April. This week, […]

Meet TARCOG’s Leadership: James Lucas

Meet TARCOG’s Leadership: James Lucas January 7, 2026 Name: James LucasTitle: Board President How long have you been on the TARCOG Board? Are you now or have you previously been on the […]

TARCOG Employee of the Month — January 2026

Employee of the Month — January 2026 January 6, 2026 Teresa Hazzard always tries to go above and beyond to help her clients, according to her nomination for Employee of […]

Infrastructure grants open

Infrastructure grants open January 5, 2026 Rebuild Alabama Act Grant The Rebuild Alabama Act (RAA) Annual Grant Program for Fiscal Year 2026 is accepting applications. The RAA Annual Grant Program […]

TARCOG Employee of the Year — 2025

Employee of the Year 2025 December 31, 2025 TARCOG Executive Director Michelle Gilliam-Jordan announced at a year-end meeting that IT Specialist Ruby Banks was selected as Employee of the Year […]

ARC grant leads to new Loan Fund Director

ARC grant leads to new Loan Fund Director Dec. 29, 2025 There’s a new loan fund director in place at Neighborhood Concepts, Inc. (NCI), to help small businesses grow and […]

Winter Wishes 2025

Winter Wishes 2025 December 24, 2025 The smile on 61-year-old Wayne’s face reflects the joy he felt upon receiving a stack of WINTER WISHES gifts for the holidays. For 80-year-old […]