Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday February 23, 2021:
Over the weekend Chattooga County Sheriff Deputies responded to a West Spring Creek address in regards to a missing gun.
Last week a Chattooga County resident reported that he had been the recipient of a scam over Craigslist.
Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $2.51 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average is 18 cents more than a week ago, 27 cents more than last month, and 21 cents more than this time last year.
It used to be if someone wanted to be a Georgia State Trooper that person couldn’t have any tattoos visible below the elbow. Recent rule changed will now allow for tattoos below the elbow, but they cannot be displayed.
The Georgia Department of Public Safety has issued new guidelines that will allow troopers to wear long-sleeved shirts in the summertime to cover up any tattoos. In the past, troopers were required to start wearing short-sleeved uniform shirts during warm weather.
Applicants to be Georgia State Patrol cadets still can’t have tattoos on their neck or face.
The policy could particularly affect military veterans who would like to become troopers. Department of Public Safety recruiting coordinator Lt. Auston Allen “People that are in service, in public service, have been allowed to get tattoos on their forearms or slightly below the elbow that until this policy change has automatically been disqualified from attending trooper school,” he said. “Now they have an option and some of those will make outstanding troopers no doubt.”
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The American Red Cross is asking for blood donations to help combat the shortage due to the winter storms and the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.
One of the highlights of the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is the annual chicken show and auction where Chattooga County 4H and FFA students show the chickens that they have raised and then have a chance to recoup some money for their efforts.
The Chattooga Indians and Lady Indians will both take the court tonight in the first round of the 7AA state basketball playoffs.
“Just One” will be singing at North Summerville Baptist Church Sunday night February 28th. The service starts at 6:00 PM. Pastor Sammy Barrett and the congregation invite everyone to come and hear this wonderful singing group. CDC guidelines are followed. Pews are distanced and we have hand sanitizer and mask available.