On February 23, the National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) will announce, Outthink Wildfire™, a comprehensive strategy that lays out five key policy changes that need to be made at the federal, state, and local levels and if followed, will end the destruction of communities by wildfire over the next 30 years.
The Chattooga County Republican Party will Hold their Monthly Meeting next Thursday, March 4th.
If you haven’t yet paid your 2020 property taxes, you should be expecting a letter in the mail, according to Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton.
Both the Lady Indians and the Lady Bulldogs will advance to the next round of the state basketball playoffs after big wins last night.
In a meeting held yesterday morning, Commissioner Elsberry announced that the panel had selected Yancey Robinson as the new Public Works Director. Robinson will replace current Director Joe Reed.
Rep. Eddie Lumsden has sent out his week 6 update from the Capitol. In this weeks update, Rep. Lumsden gives insight into legislation such as, HB 163, which seeks to automatically enroll thousands of Georgia’s most vulnerable children in Medicaid or PeachCare for Kids Program. Currently some 120,000 children are enrolled in SNAP but are missing state health benefits due to multiple forms. This bill looks to “express lane” those individuals. House Bill 146 passed giving state employees extended parental leave, now up to 120 hours or 3 weeks. Rep. Lumsden and his colleagues work diligently to pass House bills before Day 28, or “Crossover Day,” which is the last day that a House bill can pass in the House Chamber and still be eligible to become law this session. You can read the full update below.
Eleven community leaders are training to become More Heart Ambassadors for Floyd, volunteering to raise awareness about cardiovascular health through community programs and outreach.
The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District is ending its nearly yearlong operation of free COVID-19 testing sites effective Thursday, February 25, with the closing of that day’s site in Walker County.
Not only is February National Heart Month, but it is known for the month of showing love on Valentine’s Day. The Summerville Main Street organization had a vision to not only decorate a downtown to spread some local love, but to also bring awareness of National Heart Month.
