An incident on 6th Street in Summerville last week resulted in the arrest of 59-year-old Horace Wooten Jr., who faced multiple charges following a confrontation with law enforcement. Witnesses reported that Wooten was seen walking eastbound on 6th Street when an officer, who was aware of outstanding felony warrants related to a past domestic violence incident, attempted to engage him.
State Rep. Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee), who represents all of Chattooga County and a portion of Floyd County in the Georgia House, has introduced a bill that would provide training for first responders dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients.
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A pedestrian was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Highway 27 in Trion on Monday evening. Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader told WZQZ on Monday night that it appears that the pedestrian stepped out in front of vehicle, just north of B&B Auto Sales. The pedestrian was seriously injured and was airlifted by Lifeforce to a Chattanooga hospital. The identity of the victim was not immediately available. WZQZ will have more information as it becomes available.
Mount Vernon Mills and the Trion Fire Department are inviting the community to participate in a blood drive that will be held this Wednesday, February 12th from 7 AM until 5 PM. The Blood Assurance Bloodmobile will be at Mount Vernon Mills from 7 AM until 5 PM. Be sure to eat a good meal, avoid energy drinks, bring your ID and drink extra water if you plan to come and donate blood. For more information, you can contact Blood Assurance at 1-800-962-0628 or www.bloodassurance.org/vernon12.
In a hearing at the Chattooga County Superior Court this morning, Rocking S. Farms LLC faced off against the county government in a dispute over the construction of four chicken houses in Gore. The case centers around a permit obtained last year by farmer Dustin Smith, who has begun preparations for the poultry houses on land he claims to have been rightfully authorized to develop.
Foster Mill Drive Baptist Church in LaFayette will be hosting a Youth fundraiser lunch on Sunday February 16th at 1pm. The lunch will be held in the fellowship hall at the church. The menu will consist of:
Salad
Spaghetti
Garlic bread
Drink
Choice of dessert (brownie, or banana Pudding
COUPLES $15.00
SINGLE PERSONS $7.00
KIDS 6YRS TO 12YRS $5.00
KIDS 5 AN UNDER EAT FREE
ALL PROCEEDS GO TO THE YOUTH
FEBRUARY 16 IS ALSO PACK A PEW OF LOVE for the 11am service with Pastor Ricky Clark. Sunday school starts at 10 am. Everyone is welcomed.
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Residents of Northwest Georgia are in for a cloudy Monday with highs only in the low to mid-50’s and rain showers overnight into Tuesday.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 10, 2025:
