The Town of Lattimore has now launched Community Survey #2 to solicit community feedback to help guide the Town’s future. We are looking for input from residents and others who have a connection with the Town.

The results are in! Community Survey #1 concluded on April 30th with 56 participants. We are so happy about the participation. Here are some quick hits from the survey.

Your Lattimore government officials want to hear from you! In April, the Town Council will host three community input meetings and conduct an online survey to learn how residents and stakeholders feel about the town.

Lifelong resident Jim Fite wrote the story behind his family’s special getaway during the summer months.

Several people have asked me to record the history of the Fites’ Recreation Area.  This is a story of how a man and his wife, along with their five sons, who built and shared with friends, the community, the church, and relatives, a picnic area, swimming pool, and a tennis court. 

The Town of Lattimore was awarded a grant of $21,710.42 from the OSBM Helene Local Government Capital Grant Program to replace a generator at the Westlee Pump Station for the Town’s sewer system.

On June 9 at 6:45 p.m., the Town Council held a public hearing on the proposed 2025-26 budget. At the 7 p.m. meeting, the Town Council approved the budget.

Have you ever attended a Lattimore Town Council Meeting? Review the agenda for the June meeting and be an active part of the community.

The history of Lattimore school dates back to 1880.  Classes were held in a one room log building called the Durham School.  Mr. Will Gidney taught children of all ages in this one room school.  There was a large fireplace on one side where logs were burned to furnish heat during the summer months.

In the small town of Lattimore, there is a distinct monument that is located beside of the Price Community Center on Main Street. This marble obelisk rises about ten feet above the ground and has only one word on the front – PRICE. This hallowed ground is a reminder of someone’s son, an American patriot, a Lattimore hero. His name was Edward Rintels Price.

Sidewalk repairs were just completed on Main and Price Streets.

Did you know that the Lattimore High School had some great basketball teams and players? Read this 2014 interview with Buddy Weathers to learn about one of the stars from LHS basketball history.

Those who live in Lattimore know it is a special place. It is full of history and has a rich heritage in the western part of Cleveland County. It is hoped that you will make regular visits to our website for the following reasons.