Georgia SNAP Payment Error Rate Among Nation’s Highest, State Working to Improve Accuracy

Georgia continues to rank among the states with the highest payment error rates in the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), according to newly released federal data, prompting state officials to implement changes aimed at improving accuracy and avoiding future financial penalties.

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Chattooga County Schools Seeking Maintenance Technician

The Chattooga County Board of Education is accepting applications for a Maintenance Technician to help maintain school facilities throughout the district.

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2004 Dodge Ram SLT V8 For Sale

2004 Dodge Ram SLT V8 190,000 miles 4 door for sale. Asking $6,000. Contact 706-978-7979.

Mrs. Cristel Louise Brown Bonds, Obit. (W)

MRS. CRISTEL LOUISE BROWN BONDS- Age 74, – of Cartersville, Georgia formerly of Menlo, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 11, 2026. Mrs. Bonds was born September 27, 1951.

Celebration of Life Service will be Sunday, July 19, 2026, at 2:00 P. M. at Mountain Ridge Baptist Church, 1401 Martin L. King, Jr. Blvd., Dalton, Georgia 30721 with Dr. Jerry D. Jones as Eulogist. Interment, West Hill Cemetery. Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.

Arrest Report – Tuesday – July 14, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 14, 2026:

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Lyerly Community Church July 14, 2026

South Commerce Street COC- Talks From The Bible July 14, 2026

Rainy Pattern Continues Today Before Summer Heat Builds Later This Week

Residents of Chattooga County and northwest Georgia can expect another unsettled day of weather Tuesday as a slow-moving weather system continues to bring widespread showers and thunderstorms across the region. While the soaking rainfall has helped ease the recent stretch of extreme heat, forecasters say the pattern will gradually transition back to typical summertime conditions later this week, with temperatures climbing into the 90s and heat index values once again approaching or exceeding 100 degrees.

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Georgia Gas Prices Tick Up Slightly as Summer Travel, Oil Costs Push Prices Higher

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After several weeks of declining fuel prices, Georgia motorists are seeing a slight increase at the pump as higher crude oil prices and strong summer travel demand begin to push gasoline prices upward.

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City of Summerville to Celebrate Recreation Improvements with Two Open House Events

The City of Summerville is inviting the public to attend two open house celebrations later this month highlighting recent improvements to the city’s recreational facilities.

The first event will be held Wednesday, July 22, at 11 a.m. at the Summerville Recreation Center, where city officials will celebrate the installation of the facility’s new gymnasium HVAC system.

A second celebration is scheduled for Friday, July 24, at 8:30 p.m. at Dunson Field, where the city will officially unveil the new MUSCO ballfield lighting system during youth baseball and softball games.

Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson said both events are open to the public, and residents are encouraged to attend as the city marks the completion of these important recreation projects.