Mr. Joseph Daniel "Danny" Smith age 48 passed away in summerville. Mr. Smith was born in St. Louis , Missouri on June 8th , 1960. He was employed with IH Services at Mount Vernon and was a Baptist by faith… he was preceded in death by his first wife Patricia Ann and his mother, Eloise I. Smith… He is survived by his wife Rhonda Marie Kirk Smith of Summerville…father and step mother, John F. and Wendy Smith of Cedartown, Sons and daughters in law, Jay F. Smith, Gregory d. and Krystal Smith of Summerville and Damon Lee Smith of Chattanooga, and Robert Dale and Samatha Smith of Summerville, Daughters, Laura S. Weaver and Lena M. Padgett of Calhoun, A Brother John Farrell Smith of Summerville, Six grandchildren, several nieces nephews, aunts, uncles and cousins also survive…Funeral services will be conducted Wednesday August 20th at 1pm from the chapel of ERwin Pettit Funeral Home with Rev. Jack F. Smith officiating, with internment in the Needmore Cemetary…Mr. Smith will lie in state Tuesday night August 19th at the Erwin Petitt Funeral Home where the family will receive friends from 6 to 8PM…Pallbearers will be Joe , Jeff and Robby Smith, Chris Green, Charles Kirk, Gary Phillips and Lebron Young…they are asked to assemble at the funeral home at 12:30pm on the day of the service…..Erwin Petitt Funeral Home is in charge of funeral arrangements for Mr. Joseph Daniel "Danny" Smith……
Master Robert Logan Watson, age 4, of Rome, GA died Sunday, August 17, 2008. Master Watson was born December 11, 2003, in East Ridge, TN, the son of Robert and Amanda Lynn Watson. He was preceded in death by great grandparents, Rev. James W. and Myrtle Thompson and Annie Ruth Lynn; and great uncle, Wayne Coleman. Master Watson is survived by his parents, Robert and Amanda Watson, Rome, GA; brothers, Anthony Greene, JR., and James Gabriel Watson, Rome, GA; sister, Shaunda Greene, Rome, GA; grandparents, Tammy Watson & Henry Ingle, Kathy & Gary Blackmon, and Terry Lynn, SR; great grandmother, Maxine Carter. Funeral service will be held at 2:00 p. m. Thursday, August 21, 2008 from the chapelof Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Tom Russell officiating. Burial will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens. Pallbearers will be Terry Lynn, Jr., Brian Lynn, Roger Coleman, and Eddie Willingham. Master Watson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 p. m. Wednesday, August 20, 2008 Mason Funeral Home is directing. For guestbook, please go online to www.mason funeralhome.com
Brian Damien Anthony of Summerville , Charged with a Superior Court Sentence
Joel Sidney Brumlow of Summerville, Hold for Court
Brian James Collins of Summerville, Charged with Probation Violation
Billy Ray Hill of Trion, Charged with Public Drunkeness
Jeffery Don Hughes of Trion, Held for Pending Charges
Johnathan Dale Martin of Menlo, Superior Court Sentence
Billy Ray Walker of Summerville, Charged with Contempt of Court/Child Support
Kayla Leeann Johnson of Summerville, Charged with Giving False Statements
The Town of Trion is requesting that all residents of Trion be aware that there is an ordinance that will be enforced regarding garbage collection. According to the town ordinance residents are to provide an air-tight container with a tight-fitting cover that can be easily handled and not over 35 gallons. The containers must be kept clean and in good repair. If you have any questions you can call the Trion Town Hall at 706-734-2332 Monday – Friday between 8 AM and 5 PM.
The Chattooga County Alcohol Control Board will be meeting this evening at 6 PM at the Chattooga County Commissioners office in Summerville to consider an application for a beer and wine license for Archie Food Mart located at 8140 Gore – Subligna Road. The owner of the store is Archna Patel. Anyone interested in commenting or protesting the license is invited to attend the meeting.
Most area restaurants scored well in the latest round of inspections by the Northwest Georgia Public Health Department. The Huddle House in Summerville continues to struggle with it’s low score coming in at 67. Other scores within the past month include:
The Brass Lantern 91
El Pueblito 90
Jerry’s Drive-In 86
Long John Silvers/A&W 89
Oakview Nursing Home 90
Pops Place 85
Twist & Shake 95
The Georgia Department of Labor reported last week that the state’s seasonally adjusted unemployment rate rose to 6.2 percent in July, up six-tenths of one percent from 5.6 percent in June. The July rate was the highest recorded since March of 1993.
The current adjusted state rate, which is five-tenths of one percent higher than the U.S. seasonally-adjusted rate of 5.7 percent, continued to top the national rate for the sixth straight month. At present, 304,536 unemployed Georgians are now looking for work.
At the same time, initial unemployment insurance claims, which are considered to be a leading economic indicator, rose by 30 percent in Georgia in July to 59,165.
State Labor Commissioner Michael Thurmond said, “From Blue Ridge to Atlanta, from Macon to Valdosta, thousands of unemployed Georgians are pouring into our career centers. The Georgia Department of Labor is committed to doing everything possible to assist them during these difficult economic times. We ask for their patience and cooperation as we work together to overcome these unprecedented challenges."
Preliminary unadjusted data show Georgia lost 46,600 payroll jobs from June to July, a decrease of 1.1 percent. The job losses came across-the-board in manufacturing, construction, trade, and services.
The town of Lyerly will be having its second annual Down Home Days to celebrate its 117th birthday. There will be entertainment, food & craft vendors, petting zoos, and things for the kids. If you are interested in being part of this exciting event, contact Lyerly City Hall at 706-895-2611 for an application.
Chattooga High School will be hosting an “Old Timer’s Game” on Saturday September 27. There will be two games. The first game will begin at 11am. The first game is for players age 55 and over. The second game will be will be for participants age 55 and under. They will be played at the Summerville Recreation Center baseball field. The games will be Chattooga High School and Summerville High School alumni vs Trion High School alumni. If you would like to register for the Trion team contact Chris Mosley at 706-857-0005. If you would like to register for the Chattooga/Summerville High team Contact Tyler Driskell at 706-857-2402.