We do not know when the call will come; someday a loving hand will be laid upon our shoulder as a sweet message is whispered in our ear, “Come Home.” Mr. Johnny “John” Etchison, Jr., answered that call suddenly on Monday, February 15, 2021. Facing his foe with grace, courage, dignity, and unwavering faith in God, he spent the last three years battling an implacable disease. He will no longer be troubled or inhibited by physical or bodily limitations. Kind, gentle, sincere, and true throughout his heart and mind; only beautiful memories he’s left behind.
World-renowned Summerville Attorney Bobby Lee Cook passed away this morning, according to family members.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday February 19, 2021:
Effective yesterday, Thursday February 18th, there will be several improvements to the COVID-19 Daily Status Report on the Georgia Department of Public Health’s (DPH) website. These changes are designed to make the dashboard more user-friendly while providing an accurate picture of COVID-19 in Georgia.
The Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Department of Public Health (DPH) are joining efforts to ensure vulnerable seniors get access to the COVID-19 vaccine. DPH, DHS and local Area Agencies on Aging (AAAs) will be helping older adults to sign up for and coordinate transportation services to vaccination appointments across the state.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) State Supported Funding Program (SSFP) will be hosting an online webinar for small business owners interested in learning about routine maintenance opportunities in Northwest Georgia.
Both the Chattooga Indian Boys and Girls basketball teams lost their region championship games last night. The Indians lost to Model and the Lady Indians were defeated by Fannin County.
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation is establishing an Alumni Advisory Board to allow graduates the chance to provide feedback and make an impact on the college.
Earlier this week WZQZ reached out to Commissioner Elsberry and his office regarding the Public Works Director and the delay in the announcement of the position. Commissioner Elsberrys’ office has reached back out as per the reason.
Winter weather across the country is significantly impacting shipments of COVID-19 vaccine to Georgia. The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) received notification from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) that both Pfizer and Moderna vaccines that normally would have arrived the first part of this week were held back by the manufacturers due to the weather.