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January 5, 2026

Rev. John Mann, Obit (M)

Rev. John Mann, age 98, of Lyerly, GA, passed away Saturday, January 3, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond.

Rev. Mann was born January 20, 1927, in Guntersville, AL, son of the late James Arthur Mann and Argie Leona Davis Mann. He was the pastor of the West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church for many years and had previously pastored other churches including Barrett’s Chapel in Gaylesville, AL, Big Rock Church in Sand Rock, AL, Fort Payne Holiness Church of Fort Payne, AL, and Cunningham Bridge Church in Sylvania, AL. Rev. Mann was also retired from Riegel Textiles.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Bessie Anderson Mann; siblings, Gracie Adams, Margaret Hughes, William A. “Dock” Mann, Floye Rice, James Oscar Mann, Lula Hughes, Ray Mann, Essie Lou Lively, Fay Mann, Katherine Sims, and Viver Mann; and his son-in-law, Danny Morgan.

Survivors include his daughter, Glenda Mann Morgan; grandson, Billy John (Tabatha) Lewis; great-grandchildren, Maranda (Jason) Phillips, Levi Lewis; great-great-grandson, Jaxon Phillips; special friends, Barbara Dickens and Tina Maynard.

Funeral services for Rev. Mann will be held at 1:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 6, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jason Boyd officiating. Interment will follow in Lyerly Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Jason Phillips, Matt Boyd, Billy Lewis, Teddy Williams, Chad Miller, Bobby Sizemore, Junior Boyd, and Jaren Boyd. Honorary pallbearers will be Levi Lewis, Jaxon Phillips, and the members of West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church.

Rev. Mann will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. Monday, January 5, 2026.

January 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Man Arrested in Walker County Child Sex Crime Investigation

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A Rossville man is in custody after Walker County investigators arrested him on multiple child sex crime charges following an investigation involving a minor victim.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

“Learn & Burn” Workshop Set for Feb. 28 at Berry College to Teach Landowners Prescribed Fire Basics

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Landowners across Northwest Georgia who want to learn more about prescribed burning will have an opportunity to get hands-on training during an upcoming Learn & Burn Workshop.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

GDOT to Suspend Most Lane Closures Starting New Year’s Eve to Ease Holiday Travel

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Georgia drivers heading out for New Year’s celebrations will see a break from most roadwork slowdowns, as the Georgia Department of Transportation will suspend most construction-related lane closures beginning New Year’s Eve.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Family Member and Police Officer in Rome

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A Summerville man is facing multiple charges after police say he assaulted a woman during a family gathering and later attacked a police officer while resisting arrest.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Investigate Vehicle Entering Incident on Cox Street

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Summerville Police are investigating a reported vehicle entering incident that occurred earlier this week.

December 29, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pennville First Baptist “Old Time Preachers Meeting” January 6th

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Pennville First Baptist Church at 77 Moore Street, Summerville will be hosting the OLD TIME PREACHERS MEETING on Tuesday, January 6, starting at 10 AM. There will be preachers from several states attending, different preachers will be called from the floor to bring a message. Great singing. Break for lunch around 12:00 . Regathering for the afternoon services. Everyone is invited. These meetings have been going on for quite a few years, this meeting will be the first one to be in this area. Bro. Terry Colbert , Pastor invites all churches to come be a part of spreading God’s Word.

December 29, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Weekly Unemployment Claims Fall Sharply as New Filings Drop Below 4,000

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Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia dropped last week compared with the week prior, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.

New jobless claims in Georgia — often used as a snapshot of layoffs — fell to 3,952 for the week ending December 19, down from 4,895 the previous week.

Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims also moved lower. The Labor Department reported 214,000 claims last week, down 10,000 from 224,000 the week before on a seasonally adjusted basis.

Across the country, Nebraska saw the largest percentage increase in weekly claims, with filings rising 63.3%, while West Virginia posted the largest percentage drop, down 39.7%.

Economists often watch weekly claims as an early indicator of labor market changes, with sustained increases potentially signaling rising layoffs and continued declines pointing to steadier employment conditions.

December 29, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Proposes $1.4B “GREAT Health” Plan to Boost Rural Care and Telehealth

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Georgia health officials have introduced a $1.4 billion, five-year plan aimed at improving health outcomes in rural communities through the federal Rural Health Transformation Program, created in this summer’s budget reconciliation law.