CHATTOOGA EMA DIRECTOR EDDIE HENDERSON SAYS RESIDENTS SHOULD
PREPARE NOW
Animal Control
As reported by Chattooga County Animal Control
For the week of Feb 17, 2015-Feb.24,2015 Chattooga County Animal Control reports it investigated 22 cases, Impounded 16 animals, stray animals/Owner Surrenders turned in were 14, returned 05 animals to their owners, adopted 03 animals , 16 animals went to rescue, euthanized 01 dogs, and 01 cats.
Animals that have been picked up or brought to Chattooga County Animal Control may be available for adoption or rescue after a three day holding period, which allows time for owner reclaims. Chattooga County Animal Control is located off Hwy. 100 at 464 Red Oak Road. From Summerville, turn left on Red Oak Road before you get to Georgia Power. The Center is located at the end of the road on the right. The adoption fee for male dogs is $75, female dogs $85, male cats $40, and female cats $50. This includes spay/neuter and rabies shot at the Summerville Veterinary Clinic. Those people adopting animals who want to use a different veterinarian must pay a $25 adoption fee and provide proof of spay/neuter within 30 days.
Deal: State of emergency to begin at 2 p.m.
February 24, 2015
Governor orders state offices in counties under storm warning to close at noon
In response to a winter storm warning declared for 50 counties in the northern portion of Georgia tomorrow, Gov. Nathan Deal this evening ordered state government offices in the affected areas to close at noon tomorrow and declared a state of emergency for disaster preparedness starting at 2 p.m.
“With forecasts showing we could see accumulation by 4 p.m., I want to make sure we get as many commuters home before then as possible,” said Deal. “While current models show that temperatures will remain above freezing, we don’t want to run the risk of having normal rush hour traffic volume if there’s snow or ice on the highways. In an effort to keep as many cars off the road as possible, I encourage people in both the public and private sector who can telecommute to please do so tomorrow.
“We have delayed the state of emergency until the time that we expect to see precipitation, but I’ve made all state resources available tonight for preparation.”
The Georgia Department of Transportation has moved 80 additional staffers into affected areas from other parts of the state. At midnight, DOT will mobilize 13 tanker trucks to apply brine to major highways. The State Patrol will deploy 174 troopers for rapid response to accidents, and it will mandate that all tractor trailers pull in to weigh stations to assure that trucks have the proper equipment for travel in snow/ice conditions. The Department of Natural Resources will place 15 strike teams across the 50 counties to aid in storm response and debris removal.
Deal will hold a news conference tomorrow at noon in the Governor’s Office to discuss preparations and updated forecasts.
The 50 counties in the winter storm warning are Banks, Barrow, Bartow, Carroll, Catoosa, Chattooga, Cherokee, Clarke, Clayton, Cobb, Coweta, Dade, Dawson, DeKalb, Douglas, Fannin, Fayette, Floyd, Forsyth, Franklin, Fulton, Gilmer, Gordon, Gwinnett, Habersham, Hall, Haralson, Hart, Heard, Henry, Jackson, Lumpkin, Madison, Morgan, Murray, Newton, Oconee, Oglethorpe, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Rabun, Rockdale, Stephens, Towns, Union, Walker, Walton, White, Whitfield counties.
Mrs. Mary Frances Haygood, age 85, of Trion, GA, died Monday, February 23, 2015, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.
Mrs. Haygood was born December 26, 1929, in Lyerly, GA, daughter of the late Frank Noah and Ida Jane Keith Battles. She was a member of the Trion First Baptist Church and the Silver Sneakers. She had also served as a board member with the Trion City Schools Board of Education, the Town of Trion City Council, the Trion Veterans Committee, and the Chattooga County Library Board. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Herman E. Haygood; brothers, Marshall Battles, L. C. Battles, and Bill Battles; sisters, Amanda Williams, Maggie Mathis, and Daisy Day.
Mrs. Haygood is survived by her sons and daughters-in-law, Mark B. and Anita Haygood, A. Reed and Joanie Haygood, David R. and Denise Haygood; daughter and son-in-law, M. Beth and Chuck DeParlier; grandchildren, Jeremy Haygood, Kelly Haygood, Holly Haygood, Chase DeParlier, Noah DeParlier, Connor DeParlier, and Pippa DeParlier; great-grandchildren, Alexys Haygood, Stacy Haygood, and Sarah Bell.
Funeral servies for Mrs. Haygood will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, February 27, 2015, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel. Active pallbearers will be Jeremy Haygood, Kelly Haygood, Chase DeParlier, Noah DeParlier, Jerry Wilson, and Casey Bramlett. Honorary pallbearers will be the members of the Lydia Sunday School Class.
Mrs. Haygood will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Thursday, February 26, 2015.
Mason Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Mary Frances Haygood, who died on Monday.
CHATTOOGA COUNTY SCHOOLS ARE CANCELED FOR WEDNESDAY
TRION CITY SCHOOLS ARE CANCELED FOR WEDNESDAY - STAFF SHOULD REPORT ON TIME
The Summerville Rec announces they have extended the deadline to sign up for baseball and softball until Friday , February 27th at 4PM……
Mrs. Carolyn June “Kat” Wesson, age 72, of Summerville, passed away Sunday, February 22, 2015, at a local hospital.
Mrs. Wesson was born in Trion, GA on April 9, 1942, daughter of the late James Cordelle Nixon and the late Hazel Smith Nixon. She was of the Baptist faith. Mrs. Wesson was a beloved member of the Chattooga County School System. She enjoyed "Gone with the Wind", collecting numerous items. Mrs. Wesson loved her family, especially her grandchildren. We will miss her, but forever keep her memories in our hearts.
Survivors include her husband, Gerald Weymon Wesson, Summerville; four children, Jeffrey David Carter, Lafayette, Flecia Davette Deering, Virginia Beach, VA, Andrea Michelle Norton, and her husband, Joey, Rome, and Rebecca Hope Hamilton, and her husband, Scott, Rome; numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, extended family and friends also survive.
A celebration of life for Mrs. Wesson will be held on Tuesday, February 24, 2015 at 6:00pm in the Chapel at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, with family members officiating.
The family will receive friends at Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, on Tuesday one hour prior to the service. At other hours, they may be reached at their respective residences.
In lieu of flowers the family requests donations be made in her memory to your favorite charity or church.
Henderson & Sons Funeral Home, North Chapel, has charge of the arrangements.
Mrs. Irene Angles Barker, age 98, passed away at her home in Summerville, GA Tuesday, February 24, 2015.
Mrs. Barker was born May 11, 1916 in Eatonton, GA, the daughter of the late William
Mathis and Susan Beeland Angles. Mrs. Barker was a long time resident of
Summerville, retiring from Riegel/Mt. Vernon Mills in 1973. She was preceded in death by her husband, J C Barker; and beloved son, Joe Barker.
Mrs. Barker’s children attended her final days with love and admiration. She is survived by three daughters, Janice Trimble and husband Jim, of Atlanta, GA, Joyce Williams
and husband, Harold, of Trion, GA, Delaine “Dee” Lonergan and husband Ed, of
Rome, GA; and one son, Stan Barker and wife Paulette, of Ringgold, GA; 12 Grandchildren; and numerous Great-grandchildren; and one brother, Marvin Angles,
of Trion, GA.
Funeral services will be held at 2:30 PM on Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at Mason
Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Canup officiating. Burial will follow in
Greenhills Memory Gardens. Active pallbearers will be Phil Williams, Jody Barker,
Eric Somerville, Shawn Day, Chuck Parsons, and Michael Barker. Honorary pallbearers
will be Chase Ewing, Hunter Gentry, and Justin Gentry.
Mrs. Barker will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends
from 1:00 PM until the service hour on Wednesday.
Mason Funeral Home is directing.