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February 1, 2023

Woman Arrested Early Tuesday Morning After Banging On Mother’s Window

Summerville Police responded to a call around 4:30 AM on Tuesday morning after a woman was repeatedly banging on her mother’s window at an apartment at the Summerville Housing Authority on Alred Street. When police arrived on the scene they found twenty-five-year-old Jodeci Walker and arrested her. Walker was charged with disorderly conduct and booked into the Chattooga County Jail. Police say that Walker was previously banned from Summerville Housing Authority property and was not supposed to be at her mother’s residence.

February 1, 2023

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week

Attorney General Chris Carr, Interim State Revenue Commissioner Frank O’Connell, and the Better Business Bureau (BBB) are recognizing Jan. 30, through Feb. 3, 2023, as Tax Identity Theft Awareness Week by offering important tips on how to protect against identity theft and tax-related scams.

February 1, 2023

by Jimmy Holbrook

TVCU Hiring Event

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The Tennessee Valley Federal Credit Union (TVFCU) is hosting a career fair with a wide variety of entry and high-level positions available. Entry-level openings include personal teller positions with the tvfcuLIVE Studio and tvfcuLIVE Line and other customer service jobs in branches across Southeast Tennessee and North Georgia. Positions requiring industry experience include branch manager, senior programmer analyst, mortgage underwriter, desktop specialist and part-time marketing specialist. TVFCU’s marketing department is also seeking a community engagement intern.

February 1, 2023

by Jimmy Holbrook

Department of Labor Accepting 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Awards’ Applications

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The U.S. Department of Labor announced Tuesday, that it is accepting applications for the 2023 HIRE Vets Medallion Award. The award is presented annually to employers that meet standards for excellence in the recruitment, hiring and retention of America’s military veterans.

February 1, 2023

by Jimmy Holbrook

Health Inspection Scores – Last Half Of January 2023

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There were no health inspections reported by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of January 2023. Should you ever have any complaint with any food service or tourist accommodation that operates in Chattooga County, you may register that complaint by calling the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.

February 1, 2023

by Jimmy Holbrook

Judicial Commission Recommends Removal of Coomer

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The state’s Judicial Qualifications Commission issued a report Monday recommending that Georgia Appeals Court Judge Christian Coomer be removed from office.

February 1, 2023

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rep. Lumsden Weekly Report

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State Rep. Eddie Lumsden, (R-Armuchee) released his weekly legislative report. In the report, he talks about Governor Brian Kemp’s State of the State address last week and the governor’s priorities for this legislative session. In that address, the governor announced his plans to establish the Rural Workforce Housing Fund, which would help local development and housing authorities usher in new affordable housing developments in these areas. Lumsden said, ” I look forward to partnering with the governor and my legislative colleagues this session to explore other ways to support our growing workforce and provide affordable living opportunities for workers across our state”. You can read Rep. Lumsden’s complete report below:

February 1, 2023

by Jimmy Holbrook

Inmates Back In Chattooga County Jail

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says that inmates returned to the Chattooga County Jail over the past weekend after being housed in Dade County for several days after a furnace malfunction.