Revival At Spring Creek Baptist Church

Spring Creek Baptist Church will host a weeklong revival beginning Saturday, March 15, inviting the community to attend several nights of preaching and worship.

The revival will begin Saturday, March 15 at 6 p.m., with services continuing March 16 through March 20 at 7 p.m. each evening at the church, located at 2629 Spring Creek Road in Trion.

Guest preachers scheduled for the revival include Johnny Dotson on Sunday, March 15; Mica Gillespie on Monday, March 16; Justin Ward on Tuesday, March 17; Nathan Poteet on Wednesday, March 18; John Vanpelt on Thursday, March 19; and Bradley Clayton on Friday, March 20.

 

Everyone is invited to attend the six nights of services.

Easter Play At Spring Creek Baptist Church

Spring Creek Baptist Church is inviting the community to attend its upcoming Easter play titled “King of Hearts.”

The presentation will take place Sunday, March 29 at 6 p.m. at the church, located at 2629 Spring Creek Road in Trion.

The Easter play will celebrate the message of the season and is open to the public.

Free Kittens

5 free kittens- contact Denise Edgeworth at 706-506-7092. 

Side jobs

If in need of any side work done, contact Casey Swan at 706-413-6187.

Ms. Janet Elinor Treadaway, Obit. (M)

Ms. Janet Elinor Treadaway, age 77, of Menlo, GA, joined her grandson, Zachary, in Heaven on  Sunday, March 8, 2026, at Kindred Hospital in Chattanooga, TN.

Ms. Treadaway was born September 28, 1948, in Norfolk, MA, daughter of the late Donald Harold Lang and Elinor Mable Johnson Lang.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters, Beverly Lang and Donna Melzer; grandson, Zachary Mejia; and a great-granddaughter, Azalea Bullock.

Survivors include her son, Ricky Treadaway; daughters, Georgina (Buford) Knopps, Sarah Mejia, Kristin Bullock, and Katy Simpson; brothers, Kevin Lang, Johnny Lang; a sister, Cynthia “Cindy” (Neil) Musante; grandchildren, Nick Mejia, Jonathon Mejia, Sophia Mejia, Kaylee Knopps, Gabriel Knopps, Katherine Bullock, Kristen Posada, Douglas Simpson, and Cara Simpson

Graveside and interment services will be held at 12:30 P.M. Thursday, March 12, 2026, at Lyerly Cemetery with Rev. Freddie Bell officiating.  Pallbearers will be Jonathan Mejia, Nick Mejia, and Buford Knopps.

There will be no visitation and those wishing to attend the graveside service are asked to meet at Lyerly Cemetery.

South Commerce Street COC- Talks From The Bible

Lyerly Community Church

Election Day Arrives for District 14 U.S. House, Georgia Senate District 53 Special Elections

Today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, is Election Day for the Special Elections for U.S. House of Representatives District 14 and Georgia Senate District 53.

The Chattooga County Elections and Registration Board reminds voters that ballots must be cast at their assigned polling location.

Polling places open today include:

  • Gore Fire Hall

  • Lyerly Community Center

  • Former Menlo City Hall

  • Chattooga County Civic Center

  • Trion Recreation Department

Election officials report that 1,837 ballots were cast during Advance Voting, which has now concluded.

As of 8:30 a.m. on March 9, a total of 74 absentee-by-mail ballots had been issued. Of those:

  • 59 ballots have been accepted

  • 1 ballot has been spoiled

  • 14 ballots remain outstanding

The deadline to request an absentee-by-mail ballot has already passed. However, absentee ballots may still be returned until 7 p.m. today. Ballots must be mailed or hand delivered to the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.

Voters with questions about polling locations or ballot status are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Elections and Registration Office.

Advocates Warn of Urgent Need for Disability Support Services in Georgia

Advocates for Georgians with disabilities say the state faces an urgent need for expanded support services, warning lawmakers that many families are struggling to access essential care.

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Summerville to Hold Public Listening Session Today on Support for Youth With Special Needs

Happening today, the City of Summerville will hold a public listening session to gather community input on ideas and services that can better support youth with special needs and their families.

The meeting is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Depot on East Washington Street.

City officials say the goal is to hear directly from residents about the needs, resources, and programs that could make a difference for local families.

The public is encouraged to attend and share input.