Used electric cook stove, under counter microwave and dishwasher. $125 for all three
One owner Branson 38 h.p. tractor. Comes with canopy, front bucket and 3 point rear hay spear. $19 k
Mossimo side x side 700 cc. – $5k
Big horn four wheeler 700 cc. Large four wheeler. It’s a 2015 with about 50 actual miles. Automatic transmission, backrest , radio plus front and rear racks $5k.
UTV, similar to side by side will need tires soon. $2k
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Would like to buy double deck cassette player. 706-238-2304
Mrs. Misty Michelle Thompson, age 44, of Summerville, GA, died Sunday, February 2, 2025, at her residence.
Mrs. Thompson was born May 11, 1980, in Rome, GA, daughter of Michael and Eva Roan McGraw. She was a Sunday School teacher for 13 years and was a lover of the stars, the moon, and the ocean.
Mrs. Thompson was preceded in death by her husband, Chad Thompson; and a niece, Khloeigh Ratliff.
Survivors include her sons, Tyler Thompson, Christian Thompson; daughter, Caitlin Thompson; parents, Michael and Eva McGraw; a sister, Autumn Ratliff; brother, Michael McGraw, Jr.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Thursday, February 13, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. John McGraw officiating. Interment will follow at Silver Hill Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Michael McGraw, Wayne Roan, Autumn Ratliff, Richard Humphrey, Michael Ratliff, and Jamey Roan.
Mrs. Thompson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 noon 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.
On Wednesday evening, the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office released the name of a man who was struck and killed by an oncoming vehicle on Highway 27 in Trion on Monday night. Coroner Jeremy McElhaney confirmed that the identity of the victim killed after being struck by a vehicle Monday night is 56 year old Andy Lamar Hines – listed as from Chattooga County. The investigation into the fatal accident is still ongoing.
A single-vehicle accident on Mountain View Road at Adams Road in Trion caused a temporary lane closure Wednesday night. The incident involved a vehicle that overturned into a culvert, resulting in water entering the vehicle. Initial reports indicated possible entrapment, but a passing pedestrian stopped to assist the driver before emergency responders arrived. The Trion Fire Department arrived on the scene shortly after, and firefighters successfully and safely extricated the driver from the wrecked vehicle. The accident is still under investigation.
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment of Josh Lamb as the new director of the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS).
The Georgia House of Representatives resumed on February 3rd for the fourth week of the 2025 legislative session, marking Legislative Day 10. The focus is on passing a balanced budget, which was approved with bipartisan support. This budget totals $40. 5 billion and includes $2. 7 billion in surplus funds for education, healthcare, and public safety. Key allocations include funding for Hurricane Helene recovery, $145 million for the Governor’s Emergency Fund, and support for rural hospitals. There are also investments in housing and school security. The budget will go to the Senate for review. Additionally, House Bill 268 addresses school safety by creating a safety database and establishing mental health coordinator positions. You can read State Rep. Eddie Lumsden’s complete legislative report below:
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) Commercial Gambling Unit has identified widespread violations of state law involving illegal cash payouts from Coin-Operated Amusement Machines (COAM) at 32 businesses in Rome and Floyd County. The violations, uncovered during an undercover operation that began last March, resulted in citations issued to the businesses and the immediate disabling of the implicated machines. The GBI, supported by the Rome Police Department, targeted businesses across the city and county.
The First Presbyterian Church PCA, located on 116 College Street in Summerville, will be having a fellowship lunch this Sunday February 16th after the 11am morning worship service. The pastor, Bob Eckardt, invites everyone to attend.
Mount Vernon Mills and the Trion Fire Department are joining forces to host a community blood drive today, Wednesday, February 12th, aiming to boost local blood supplies. The Blood Assurance Bloodmobile will be stationed at Mount Vernon Mills from 7 AM to 5 PM, providing a convenient location for residents to donate. Organizers are urging all eligible community members to participate in this vital event. Blood donations are crucial for saving lives in emergency situations and supporting patients undergoing medical treatments. Donating blood is a safe and simple process. Participants are encouraged to bring a photo ID and drink plenty of fluids beforehand.
