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June 13, 2026

Next Step Set For Historic Floyd County Courthouse After Fire Damage

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Floyd County officials say the next stage for the Historic Floyd County Courthouse will be debris removal, following completion of the initial stabilization work on the 134-year-old structure.

Before debris removal begins, insurance representatives, engineers, contractors, and county officials are expected to conduct an on-site inspection. Floyd County Attorney Chris Jackson said the meeting is scheduled for June 26 and will help determine what can be preserved and what future work may be possible.

Jackson said officials want all parties involved to inspect the site together for safety and continuity.

The historic courthouse was heavily damaged by fire on March 23. Officials say insurance funds are currently being used for storage and related costs as the county works to move the recovery process forward.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Singing At Chapel Hill Full Gospel

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A singing at Chapel Hill Full Gospel Church on Butler Dairy Rd. June the 27th at 6:00 PM. The special singers will be the Henderson family and everyone is invited and welcome.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

In Search Of 3 Bedroom House To Rent

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Looking for a 3 bedroom house to rent. Contact 706-676-1036 or 706-388-8931.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Husky And Great Pyrenees Mix Puppies For Sale

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New puppies alert! Husky and Great Pyrenees mix! Mother is full blooded Siberian husky. Father is Great Pyrenees. Will be ready in 8 weeks. Will have all shots and all. $200. Call or text 7063880514 for pics or info

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mrs. Betty Florence Ward, Obit. (M)

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Mrs. Betty Florence Ward age 88 of Lyerly, GA passed away Friday, June 12, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Ward was born August 31, 1937 in Trion, GA to the late Becky Lee Margaret Spraggins Atchley. She was retired from Best Manufacturing and was a member of Gospel Light Baptist Church.
Along with her mother she is preceded in death by her husband Robert N. Ward.
Survivors include her daughters, Robbie (Phil) Scarfo, Becky (Darrel) Huskey; chosen children, Kathy Henderson, Kathy Ward, and Nathan Ward; twin sister, Billie Ward; grandchildren, Emily (Shane) Ratliff, Bubba Huskey, and Katelyn Kiser; great-grandchildren, Branson Ratliff, Raven Kiser, and Warden Huskey; and several nieces, nephews, cousins, and close friends.
A funeral service to celebrate the life of Mrs. Ward will take place at 3:00 PM Saturday, June 13, 2026 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Barry Brown and Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Interment will follow at Lyerly Cemetery with Bubba Huskey, Shane Ratliff, Kevin Henderson, Gunner Henderson, Bradley Ward, and Gene Ward serving as pallbearers. Honorary Pallbearers will be the staff of Affinity Hospice, Shirley Hatcher, April Browning, Carolyn Huskey, Nona Gruner, Dave Gruner, and her special pup Trixie.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM until the service hour at the funeral home.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – June 12, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, June 12, 2026:

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat And Storm Chances Increase Across Chattooga County This Weekend

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A taste of summer’s full force is arriving in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia as temperatures climb into the 90s and humidity pushes heat index values close to — and in some locations above — 100 degrees through the weekend.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Pinhoti Trail Reroute Opens Near Mack White Gap

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A new 2.6-mile reroute is now blazed and open on Section 21 of the Pinhoti National Recreation Trail northeast of Mack White Gap at U.S. Highway 27.

The reroute moves hikers off Forest Service Road 254 for about the same distance, creating a more scenic and enjoyable section of trail. Old blazes along FS 254 have been removed or painted over, and the new route is marked for hikers traveling both northbound and southbound.

GPS data has been submitted for the FarOut app and is expected to be updated in the Pinhoti database soon.

Project organizers say the reroute is an incremental improvement on the 370-mile wilderness trail, but represents a significant aesthetic upgrade for hikers.

The project was made possible through support from the Tillotson-Menlo Foundation, The Conservation Fund, the U.S. Forest Service Chattahoochee-Oconee National Forest, Conasauga Ranger District, and several trail and environmental partners.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Flourish Foster Care Hosting Yard Sale For A Cause In Summerville

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Residents looking for bargains while supporting a worthy cause will have an opportunity this weekend as Flourish Foster Care Closet & Support, Inc. hosts a Yard Sale for a Cause at The Well in downtown Summerville.

The fundraiser will take place on Friday, June 12, from 8 a.m. until 4 p.m. and Saturday, June 13, from 8 a.m. until 2 p.m. at The Well, located at 141 W. Washington Street in Summerville.

Organizers say all proceeds will benefit The Well and the foster, kinship, and adoptive families served throughout Northwest Georgia. Shoppers will find a wide variety of items including furniture, home décor, clothing, toys, household items, books, seasonal merchandise, and more.

A BBQ food truck will also be on-site with plates, sandwiches, and other menu items available for purchase. A portion of food sales will benefit The Well and its mission.

According to organizers, every purchase helps Flourish continue providing clothing, essential items, support programs, meals, and community resources for children and families impacted by foster care.

Donations are still being accepted during the work week leading up to the event.

June 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Schools Seeking Bus Drivers, Paraprofessionals and Custodian

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The Chattooga County Board of Education is currently accepting applications for several positions ahead of the upcoming 2026-27 school year.