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On Friday afternoon, Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen announced that Fullerton Road, Lyerly is now closed due to the bridge is washed out. There is standing water over the location where the bridge should be, do not attempt to cross over this area. Drivers were being asked to detour around the area. The commissioner says that due to the level of water over the area of the bridge there will not be any repairs attempted until Monday, February 17, 2025.
Mr. Henry Lee Wedgeworth, age 76, of Summerville, GA, passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2025, at his residence.
Mr. Wedgeworth was born April 10, 1948, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Robert and Mae Ella Whitstte Wedgeworth. He was a member of the West 5th Street Church of Christ. Mr. Wedgeworth enjoyed fishing, laughing, doing odd jobs, and doing anything outdoors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by numerous brothers and sisters.
Survivors include his loving wife of 52 years, Christanater Williamson Wedgeworth; sons, Isaiah Williamson, John Henry Wedgeworth, and Glen Wedgeworth; daughters, Carlotta Glynn, Nina (Jonathan ) Johnson, Elaine Hudgins; grandchildren, Marques Wedgeworth, Carterrius Wedgeworth, Henry Wedgeworth, Christopher Wedgeworth, Nathan Wedgeworth, Tashaina Glynn, Blaine Adams, Anteaus Adams, Braxton Wedgeworth, Jamuri Johnson, and Jalyric Johnson; special grandson, Cameron Adams; a host of great-grandchildren; special niece, Chessica Parker Smith; special nephew, Michael Freeman, Tevin Smith, and “Little Bobby, Jr.” Wedgeworth.
Funeral services for Mr. Wedgeworth will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, February 20, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Min. John Lewis officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery. Family and friends will serve as pallbearers.
Mr. Wedgeworth will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 9:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Thursday.
To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.
Mrs. Jana Yvette Alexander Human, age 60 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at a local healthcare center.
Jana was born in Trion, Georgia on December 25, 1964, daughter of Rebecca Joyce Mann Whited and the late Otis Hugh Alexander. She was a 1983 Graduate of the Trion High School and was a member of the Four Mile Baptist Church. Jana was retired from the Department of Corrections, where she worked in Community Services. She was an avid sports fan and was a strong supporter of the Atlanta Braves and the University of Tennessee. In addition to her father, Jana was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny L. Human
Jana is survived by a daughter, Jessie Human; son, Justin Gentry; mother, Joyce Whited; sisters, Kim Alexander and Aymelia McCormick; step-mother, Sue Alexander; and a number of additional extended family members.
Funeral Services for Jana will be held Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Pastor Joel Smith and Rev. Rickey Studdard officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be LeDon Mann, Jim Beede, Bryan Renfroe, Mick Allen, Andy Allen, and Ben Allen. An honorary pallbearer will be Foye Renfroe.
Jana’s Family will receive friends Sunday afternoon from 1:00 P.M. until the funeral hour.
Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Jana Yvette Alexander Human.
Please visit www.coffmanfh.net to sign our online guestbook and post condolences.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, February 14, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia can expect a roller coaster of weather conditions over the next seven days, transitioning from pleasant sunshine to heavy rain, potential thunderstorms, and even the possibility of wintry precipitation, according to the National Weather Service. Today offers a brief respite with high pressure bringing sunny skies and highs in the 50s. However, a cold air damming wedge will begin to develop overnight, setting the stage for significant changes.
Trion School Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams has publicly criticized State Senator Colton Moore for threatening local legislation if the Trion School Board chooses to opt out of House Bill 581, a bill limiting property tax increases to the Consumer Price Index (CPI).
The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement clarifying the details of its jail-based 287(g) program, a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following a public meeting held on Wednesday.