Armed Bank Robbery In Rome Friday Morning

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Rome police say that an armed bank robbery happened on Friday morning.  The Rome Police Department released the following statement:

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Arrest Report – Friday – May 28, 2021

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 28, 2021:

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Dry Valley Baptist VBS

Dry Valley Baptist Church will have Vacation Bible School June 6th – 10th from 6:30 PM until 8:30 PM.  The theme for this year’s Bible School is “Destination Dig – Learning the Truth About Jesus.”

Former Walker County Sole Commissioner Passes Away

Former Walker County Sole Commissioner Bebe Heiskell has passed away.   Heiskell served as commissioner for 15 years.  You can see the complete press release below:

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Workforce Development Program Receives Grant For Jobs For Residents Who Have Lost Jobs Due To COVID-19

Northwest Georgia Regional Commission, Workforce Development Program, has received a grant that will provide job opportunities to residents of Chattooga and surrounding counties that have temporarily or permanently lost work due to COVID – 19. Eligibility requirements are as follows:

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Lumber Shortage Could Cause Problems For Fresh Produce

According to the Georgia Farm Bureau, the United Fresh Produce Association (UFPA) is voicing concerns that pallet shortages, have the potential to affect the availability of produce to consumers.

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CHS Graduation This Evening

The Chattooga High School Class of 2021 will be graduating this evening. Commencement will take place at 8 PM and the gates will open at 6 PM at the Chattooga High School Football Field.

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Local Habitat Chapter Seeks Board Members

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Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley is seeking volunteers to join its Board of Directors for the new fiscal year which begins July 1.

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Insurance Commissioner Says Check Insurance Before Hurricane Season

With the 2021 Hurricane Season officially beginning on June 1, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is reminding all Georgians that now is the time to revisit your homeowners, renters, or business insurance policies to ensure you have sufficient coverage for potential damages from future storms.

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Farmer Survey To Assess Challenges

The Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, in partnership with the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer
University School of Medicine are conducting a survey that assesses the challenges and stressors for Georgia farmers,
farmworkers and spouses.

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