Another bomb threat was called into the local Trion-Summerville Wal-Mart on Friday evening.
A Whitfield County Sheriff’s Deputy escorted a Channel 3 crew out of a public town hall meeting Wednesday night and threatened them with arrest after attempting to ask Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene a question.
On January 25th, Chattooga County Sheriff Deputies responded to a call of a burglary on Old Highway 337.
Chattooga County Resident, Jacqueline Hegwood has been named to the Presidents list at JSU.
Although the Covid-19 pandemic may be causing Americans to drive less, many of those who do get behind the wheel are apparently driving faster. NHTSA shows a median 22% increase in speeds in select US metro areas in 2020 compared to 2019. AAA cautions drivers that slightly higher speeds reduce the effectiveness of safety equipment and increase the driver’s risk of severe injury or death.
The Former Trion City School Nutrition Director was arrested last week on charges of felony theft by the Trion Police Department.
On Jan. 27, 2021, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) notified The Medical Center of Elberton that it would be suspended from the COVID-19 Vaccination Program in Georgia. The suspension became effective immediately for a term of six months, ending July 27, 2021.
In an tight game on Tuesday against Armuchee, the Trion Lady Dogs managed to stay undefeated in region play and improved to 14-3 on the season and 7-0 in region play. They are currently #6 in State.
In week two of the General Assembly in Capital Hill, Representative Eddie Lumsden gives his weekly update. Week 2 is known as budget week where they look at the budget from last year and look at the budget for the new fiscal year. In his update, Rep. Lumsden discusses Gov. Kemps updated budget for education, the Department of Transportation, and new budgets for healthcare. They also heard from the states fiscal economist, Dr. Jeffrey Dorfman who provided insight into Georgia’s economic forecast while continuing to battle the effects of COVID-19. Dr, Dorfman feels that the economy has recovered well considering the circumstances and consumer spending was strong this past year. Rep. Lumsden has also been appointed as the Chairman of the House Insurance Committee. You can read Representative Lumsdens full update below.
A former City of Summerville employee is appealing to the city for a re-instatement of her job after being terminated in December, without warning.