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Mrs. Alice Elaine Dotson, age 79, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, at her son’s residence in Trion, GA.
Mrs. Dotson was born September 7, 1945, in Summerville, GA, daughter of the late Everett William James and Dovie Mae Lipham James. Prior to her retirement, she was employed with Roper Corporation. Mrs. Dotson loved her family and always treated everyone else’s children as if they were her own. Nothing pleased her more than planning and hosting family get-togethers.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Tim Dotson; and her daughter, Mary Elizabeth Chapman.
Survivors include her sons, Jimmy (Debbie) Tapp; Darian (Anna) Dotson; a brother, Everett (Gail) James; sister, Hattie Foster; and grandson, Jared William (Heather) Tapp.
Funeral services for Mrs. Dotson will be held at 3:00 P.M. Saturday, May 31, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Sanford DeBerry officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Billy James, Brad James, Andy James, Chuck Noles, Timothy Brooks, Thomas Brooks, Jonathan Durham, and Brook Morgan. Honorary pallbearers will be the Staff of Tapestry Hospice, especially her nurse, Emily, and her C.N.A., Gabby.
Mrs. Dotson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Saturday.
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.
Northwest Georgia residents should get ready for more scattered thunderstorms this afternoon and into the night. The National Weather Service warns that some of these storms could be strong to severe, with strong winds, small hail, and heavy rain possible.
While earlier showers are leaving the area, meteorologists are monitoring a new wave of rain coming in this afternoon. A high-pressure system in Northeast Georgia is causing Cold Air Damming (CAD), which brings cooler air that is affecting northeastern Atlanta suburbs. This cooler air may help reduce widespread storm development, but areas south and west of the wedge might still see an increase in severe storms. The severity of the CAD wedge remains uncertain, but the highest risk for severe weather is in west-central and central Georgia.
Today’s forecast includes showers and thunderstorms, mainly before 4 PM, with a high near 77 degrees and an 80% chance of rain.
Tonight, showers and possibly a thunderstorm are expected, mainly before 10 PM, with a low around 63 degrees. There is an 80% chance of rain.
Wednesday, showers and thunderstorms are forecast before 8 AM and again after 11 AM, with a high of about 82 degrees and a 40% chance of precipitation.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, May 27, 2025:
A 43-year-old Summerville, Georgia man was arrested on DUI charges in Floyd County over the Memorial Day holiday weekend. Curtis Logan Floener of Summerville, was apprehended by the Georgia State Patrol on Friday evening, at Riverside Parkway and Riverside Industrial. According to Floyd County Jail records, Floener was charged with Driving Under the Influence of Alcohol (40-6-391(A)(1)) and a Safety Belt Violation (40-8-76.1). The Georgia State Patrol made the arrest. Floener was subsequently booked into the Floyd County Jail and has since bonded out.
Georgians who enjoy outdoor recreation faced a confusing week after the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers initially announced the temporary closure of over 20 parks, beaches, and boat docks last week. The announcement, citing critical staffing shortages, sparked immediate backlash and political intervention, leading to a revised list with significantly fewer closures.
Chattooga County 4-H is offering an overnight camping experience for students aged 11-17. The “Into the Wild” Summer Camp will be on Friday, July 11th, and Saturday, July 12th at Sloppy Floyd State Park Pioneer Camp. For $20 per child, participants will learn survival skills, take a guided hiking tour, identify plants, and cook outdoors. Campers will also enjoy fishing, a bonfire with songs, and crafts. Parents can drop off their children at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 11th and pick them up at 9:00 AM on Saturday, July 12th. Spots are limited, so register today! Sign up at the Chattooga County Extension Office or call 706-857-0744 for more information.
The Port of Savannah continues to defy expectations, reporting record-breaking container cargo volumes driven by businesses rushing to beat potential tariffs. According to the Georgia Ports Authority (GPA), the port processed an impressive 515,500 TEUs (twenty-foot equivalent units) in April, marking a significant 17% increase compared to April 2024. This milestone represents the third consecutive month of record highs for the bustling port. The surge in activity comes amidst a backdrop of fluctuating trade policies.