Leash Law Violation Leads To Child Being Bitten

City of Summerville Police Officers issued a leash law citation after a small child was bitten by a neighbors dog earlier this week.

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LaFayette PD Arrest Trion Man After Traffic Stop

A Trion man was arrested on Monday after running a red light on Highway 27 in LaFayette.

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Congresswoman Greene To Hold Town Hall Meeting May 5th

Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene will hold her next Town Hall meeting on May 5th in Polk County.

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Theft of Over $500 Reported Last Weekend

On Saturday, Chattooga County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call in reference to a burglary on Highway 114 at Bishop’s Trailer Park.

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Report Filed Due To Terroristic Threats

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Last week, Chattooga County Sheriff Deputies met with Ronnie Winters regarding a threat made against him by his niece and her husband. According to Winters, he was informed that Jason Baker was overheard stating that he was going to kill Ronnie Winters. While Winters wasn’t sure what he was going to do just yet, he wanted a report placed on file and he was going to speak with his attorney.

Traffic Stop Leads To Arrest And Confiscation Of Drugs

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A traffic stop for no working tag lights lead to an arrest for an outstanding warrant and to confiscation of a suspected schedule II narcotic.

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GEMA Announces Closure Of 8 Mass Vaccination Sites

Georgia plans to close its eight mass vaccination sites next month.

The sites run by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency, including the one at the LakePoint Sports Complex in Bartow County, are set to cease operations on May 21.

It was also announced Monday that the mass vaccination sites will shift to providing single-dose Johnson and Johnson vaccine and Pfizer second doses through May 21.

First doses of the Pfizer vaccine will not be administered at these sites after April 30.

The total list of site closures include,

  • Macon Farmers Market: Bibb County, 2055 Eisenhower Parkway, Macon, GA 31206
  • Delta Air Museum: Fulton County, 1220 Woolman Place SW, Hapeville, Georgia 30354
  • Habersham County Fairgrounds: Habersham County, 4235 Toccoa Highway Clarkesville, GA 30523
  • LakePoint Sports Complex: Bartow County, 261 Stars Way, Emerson, GA 30121
  • Gulfstream Aerospace: Chatham County, 2 Innovation Drive, Savannah, GA 31408
  • Columbus Civic Center: Muscogee County, 1 Lumpkin Blvd, Columbus, GA 31901
  • Waycross Mall: Ware County, 2215 Memorial Drive, Waycross, GA 31501
  • Sandersville Word of Life Church: Washington County, 1214 S. Harris Street, Sandersville, GA 31082

 

City Of LaFayette Public Pool To Open Memorial Weekend This Year

The City of LaFayette swimming pool will open for the season on Memorial weekend, Saturday, May 29th. Admission is $4 per person with age 3 and under free. Season passes are available at $40 for individual or $100 for families up to 5.
The pool will be open 7 days a week and swim lessons will also be available this summer.  Contact the LaFayette Rec Center for more information at 706-639-1590.

Credit Card Fraud Reported For Over $450

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Last week, Chattooga County Sheriff Deputies met with resident, Melody Witt at the Sheriffs Office to take a report of credit card fraud. Witt stated that she had received an alert on her phone of her credit card being used at Neiman Marcus for a total of $470.80. Witt stated her husband, whose name the card is in, was at work and also claimed the charge was fraudulent. Witt had already contacted the card company, Capitol One and cancelled the card, but she also wanted a report placed on file.

Trion Middle School Soccer Wins Second Championship

The Trion Middle School Boys Soccer team won their second consecutive championship last night. The Bulldogs defeated Heritage Middle School, 2-0 to bring home the win. In the regular season the Bulldogs went undefeated ending only one game in a 2-2 tie, which was against Heritage Middle. Congratulations to the Trion Middle School Boys Soccer team.