Community members are encouraged to make plans now to attend the 2nd Annual Chattooga County Health Fair, coming up one week from today on Saturday, April 18.
A Chattooga County woman was arrested following a trespassing incident at the Menlo Handy Mart on Highway 48.
According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the convenience store on April 3 after reports of a female subject on the property who had previously been warned not to return.
The suspect was identified as Kimberly Joyce Basham. Authorities say Basham had been trespassed from the business in the past but returned again, prompting the call to law enforcement.
Deputies made contact with Basham at the scene and took her into custody without incident. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail and charged with criminal trespass.
Mr. Jerry David Hightower, age 59 of Trion, Georgia passed away Friday, April 3, 2026 in Rossville, Georgia.
David was born in Cartersville, Georgia on March 22, 1967, son of the late Jerry Lou Hightower and Carolyn Lyons Adams. He was self employed in the construction industry and was of the Christian Faith.
In addition to his parents, David was preceded in death by a brother, Jody Hightower.
David is survived by a his fiancé, Brenda Cooper; daughter and her companion, Valerie Hightower and Jess Mayo; brother, Tim Hightower; sister, Shay Adams; and nieces and nephews, J’quarius Wright, Ken’Darius Griffin, Cashius Brown, A’Shiyah Watkins, Lorenzo Johnson, Shawn Hightower, and Milanna Brookins.
Graveside and Interment services will be held at 2:30 P.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2026 in the Macedonia Cemetery in Kingston, GA.
Pallbearers will be Shawn Hightower, Jeffery Cooper, J’Quaris Wright, Ken’Darius Griffin, Jamie Jacobs and Jonathan Jacobs. Honorary Pallbearers will be Donnie Bell, Cody Jacobs and Shane Jacobs.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until 1:00 P.M.at the Coffman Funeral Home.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Jerry David Hightower.
Chapel Hill Full Gospel Church on Butler Dairy Road is having a singing on April 25th at 6:00 PM. The singers will be The Joyful Sounds. Everyone is invited to attend.
Theater benches and foot stools about 3 to 4 feet long. Made out of handmade cedar. Ranging from $150 down to $50. Contact Ed 423-802-675.
New labor data released on Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor shows Chattooga County continues to see a higher share of workers filing unemployment claims compared to neighboring counties, as overall unemployment remains steady heading into the spring.
A bill known as “Beau’s Law” has passed through the Alabama Legislature, aiming to establish stricter statewide standards for how dogs are treated—particularly those kept outdoors.
AdventHealth Redmond EMS has launched a new paramedic training program aimed at strengthening emergency medical care across Northwest Georgia.
The program officially began April 8 and includes an inaugural class of 16 certified EMTs who are current AdventHealth team members. The 45-week program is designed to provide advanced clinical training, hands-on experience, and patient-centered emergency care.
Officials say the program will help expand career opportunities for EMS workers while improving response capabilities and patient outcomes in the region. Upon completion of the first cohort, the program will seek full accreditation.
“Launching this program allows our team members to expand their knowledge and skills so they can better serve our community,” said Nina Piatt, EMS captain and program director.
AdventHealth leaders say the initiative is part of a broader effort to invest in workforce development and build a stronger emergency response system by training paramedics locally.
The program is currently offered exclusively to AdventHealth EMTs at a reduced cost compared to traditional training programs.
Hospital officials say graduates will be equipped to deliver advanced, life-saving care and help ensure high-quality treatment for patients during critical emergencies.