Due to concerns about the COVID – 19 Virus outbreak, the Smithsonian Museum Exhibit Crossroads: Changes in Rural America will be closed until further notice. The planned special themed weekend “Music of Rural America”, along with Saturday “Summerville Local” train excursions have also been canceled. We are monitoring this situation and responding in accordance to local government and health advisories. We will re-access the situation and give information on an expected re-opening at a later date.
Chattooga County Commissioner Jason Winters announced on Friday that Chattooga County Transit is suspending service to the public until further notice except for critical medical transport and existing doctor appointments. You can read the press release from the commissioner below:
As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread, Georgia Power wants to assure customers that the company has comprehensive plans and procedures to ensure a continuation of operations and service. The company’s detailed plans ensure readiness of the critical personnel and facilities necessary to continue providing the safe and reliable energy our customers expect and deserve.
The Chattooga County Senior Center has announced that they will be closing until the end of March due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Homebound seniors will continue to receive meals delivered to their homes. Workers at the Senior Center will check on seniors daily, and if you have questions you can call the Senior Center at 706-857-5001 or call Jovan Hickman at 706-331-1974. The following statement was released on Friday:
Dr. Phil Williams, Superintendent of Trion City Schools, announced today that Trion City Schools will be closed to all students and staff Monday March 16th through March 27th. The plan is for students to return on Monday March 30th. You can read the complete statement from Dr. Williams below:
Official School Statement From Trion City Schools:
Due to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s call to action on Thursday, March 12, 2020, and a
recommendation to temporarily close schools in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Trion
City Schools will be closed to all students and staff March 16, 2020, through March 27, 2020.
The plan is currently for school to resume for all students and staff March 30, 2020.
As a result of this closure, Trion City Schools is implementing a plan to recover instructional
time lost by utilizing online digital learning resources including, but not limited to, Google
Classroom, Khan Academy, Study Island, Compass, USA Test Prep, etc. Trion City Schools is
actively taking steps to provide computing devices to those students that do not already have
access to such devices.
What can you expect from this digital learning initiative?
● Teachers will post all assignments daily by 9:00 AM via Google Classroom or some
other digital form such as email.
● Teachers will be available for communications via eMail with students between the hours
of 8:00 AM-3:00 PM.
● Assignments will be limited to no more than 20 minutes per subject for K-5 and 30
minutes for grades 6-12. This includes any assigned reading, multimedia, and / or videos.
● Students should begin working on their lessons each day as they are assigned.
● Student attendance is not connected to the completion of digital learning assignments.
Teachers will communicate with parents and students how students can find assignments in
Google Classroom, and will provide information about the mode of communication to use to
contact their teachers.
As this situation continues to evolve, Trion City Schools will keep the community updated
through postings via the district’s website, twitter, One Call, and local news media.
Summerville Recreation, Menlo and Lyerly youth baseball/softball programs will be suspended beginning on March 13 through at least March 27. This includes all practices, games or meetings that were previously scheduled. If you have any questions, contact us at 706-859-0910
