Aspiring cheerleaders ages 3-13 are invited to join the Chattooga High School Cheerleading squad for a fun and engaging Tiny Tribe Cheerleading Camp, to be held July 10th and 11th at the Chattooga High School Gymnasium. The camp will run from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM each day, offering participants the chance to learn cheers, chants, and basic cheerleading skills from the experienced Chattooga High cheerleaders. Registration is open now and will continue until June 19th. The registration fee is $45 per child, with a $5 discount offered for siblings. The fee covers a camp t-shirt, lunch, and beverages for each participant. Parents can register their children by visiting the Chattooga High Cheerleading Facebook page HERE or use the QR code above.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding the public that her office will be closed today through Thursday. The office normally open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 7:30 AM until 5:30 PM, but is closed today and Thursday due to employee training. Hampton says her staff will be attending training to learn about new laws regarding titles, license plates and property taxes. The tag office will reopen on Friday morning at 7:30 AM with normal hours.
The City of Summerville is preparing for the return of the Summerville Main Street Ducky Derby this Saturday, May 17th, from 10 AM until 2 PM, and is putting out the call to all Jeep owners to come for a Jeep cruise-in. Taking place outside the historic Summerville Depot, the Ducky Derby promises a day filled with activities, food vendors, and a thrilling race down Summerville Town Creek. But that’s not all! This year’s event also features an Invitational Jeep Cruise-In, adding even more excitement to the downtown atmosphere. Jeep owners are especially encouraged to participate in the Cruise-In, where a designated section of East Washington Street will be blocked off exclusively for Jeeps. Participants will receive a special edition duck, courtesy of GP Federal Credit Union, while supplies last. The highlight of the day, the Ducky Derby race, is set to begin at 1 PM. Don’t miss your chance to win big! Adopt a rubber duck for a small fee and you could win the Grand Prize of $500 if your duck crosses the finish line first. Second place will receive $250, and third place will be awarded $100. With food, crafts, kids’ activities, and the exciting duck race, the Summerville Main Street Ducky Derby is the perfect way to spend your Saturday.
The Town of Trion is giving residents a few more days to spiff up their properties! The Spring Clean event has been extended through Saturday, offering residents a valuable opportunity to de-clutter and beautify their homes. The town is providing a convenient and free dumpster located at the Trion Town Hall, allowing residents to dispose of unwanted items without any cost. This initiative is designed to encourage residents to enhance their curb appeal and ensure compliance with city ordinances. “This is a great opportunity for our residents to freshen up their properties after the winter,” said Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas, emphasizing the benefits of the extended cleanup period. This Spring Cleanup event serves as a precursor to increased enforcement of town code violations. Town officials are reminding residents that after the event concludes, properties will be diligently inspected and any outstanding code violations will be addressed. Participating in the Spring Clean now provides a chance to rectify any issues and avoid potential fines or penalties. Residents are urged to take advantage of the free dumpster located at Town Hall, available now through this Saturday, to dispose of unwanted items and ensure their property is compliant with town regulations. Don’t miss this chance to give your property a fresh start!
Georgia drivers are enjoying a slight reprieve at the gas pump this week, with average prices for regular unleaded gasoline falling to $2.88 per gallon.
The Rome Area History Center has a new traveling exhibition, “Over Here and Over There: Georgia and Georgians in World War II,”is now open. This exhibit marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War II and highlights Georgia’s profound contributions to the war effort—both on the battlefield and the home front.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System (SHRLS) will launch its Summer Reading Program on May 27th with kickoff programs held at each library branch throughout the week. The kickoff events are scheduled as follows:
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Cave Spring Library: Wednesday, May 28th, 2pm-4pm
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Cedartown Library: Thursday, May 29th, 2pm-4pm
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Chattooga Library: Saturday, May 31st, 10am-12pm
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Rockmart Library: Thursday, May 29th, 10am-12pm
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Rome-Floyd County Library: Tuesday, May 27th, 9am-12pm
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Trion Library: Friday, May 30th, 4pm-6pm
Throughout the summer months, the library will offer opportunities for all ages and abilities to explore creativity, develop social skills, and have fun while reading. This year’s theme, “Color Our World,” celebrates exploring the world through art. SHRLS will host activities designed to inspire and engage readers through different mediums of artistic expression. Everyone can earn prizes for achieving reading goals and join in-person and online activities.
SHRLS will bring in talented performers to offer a variety of activities, such as Storyteller Terrell Shaw, Magician Arthur Atsma, Drummer Dave Holland, The Rome-Floyd County ECO Center, GYSTC, Southeastern Reptile Rescue, and the Little Red Barn Petting Zoo.
Be sure to check the schedule HERE to take advantage of these fun opportunities.
“Summer reading programs at the library are a great way to keep kids engaged and learning while school is out,” said Julie Walker, state librarian and vice chancellor for Libraries & Archives. “Kids will earn prizes for achieving reading goals, improve their reading skills, and best of all, have fun. Library programs are one of the few free opportunities for families and individuals to connect, learn, and grow.”
Participants can track their reading and earn badges digitally using Beanstack, available HERE, in addition to traditional paper reading logs.
“Library patrons across the state can look forward to an engaging summer of arts, crafts, writing, and creative exploration built around this year’s theme,” said Evan Michael Bush, director of Youth Services for Georgia Public Library Service. “Our libraries are community hubs that support literacy and foster lifelong learning.”
Support for summer reading programs is provided in part by funds from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. To learn how you can support these programs, visit georgialibraries.org/support.
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Mohawk Industries, one of the leading manufacturers of flooring products in the United States, will be hosting a job fair this week for employees at their facilities in Summerville and throughout the broader Northwest Georgia region. This event represents a unique opportunity for job seekers to explore a wide range of exciting career prospects with one of Chattooga County’s leading employers.