The Heflin street department keeps the potholes patched, the trees trimmed and the leaves picked up

Apr. 18—HEFLIN — The city of Heflin's street department says it's ready for anything.

The lean department consists of only three employees: superintendent Nick Rollins, assistant superintendent Mark McCormick and Jerry Turner, the newest hire, an equipment operator and mechanic.

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