Menlo Lions Club has postponed their Brunswick Stew sale due to the inclement weather expected this weekend. The stew sale will be held the following weekend.
The Chattooga Young Farmers have announced the postponement of their highly anticipated Annual Banquet originally set for this Saturday. Citing concerns over inclement weather predicted for later this week, organizers have decided to reschedule the event to ensure the safety of all attendees. The banquet will now take place on January 25 at 7 PM at the Chattooga County Ag Center. Those who plan to attend are kindly requested to RSVP by January 22 to facilitate proper arrangements. In addition to the banquet update, the Young Farmers have also announced a new date for the pesticide recertification course in collaboration with Floyd County. The class will now be held on Tuesday, January 21, at Burk Farm in Armuchee, starting at 6:30 PM. Participants are reminded that a meal will be provided for a cost of $10.
A 33-year-old man, John Howard Trammel, was arrested late last Thursday night after a confrontation with law enforcement while allegedly tampering with an abandoned motorcycle.
Pre-K registration for Trion Elementary School begins Friday, February 14th for all students wishing to enroll in the 2025-2026 school year. Parents/Legal Guardians may stop by the elementary office beginning at 8:30 am on February 14th to pick up enrollment packets and turn in required documentation.
In a decisive move during its Called Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, January 7, the Chattooga County Board of Education unanimously voted to opt out of House Bill 581 (HB 581), a newly enacted statewide floating homestead exemption. This decision aims to safeguard the financial health of Chattooga County Schools and ensure the continued delivery of quality education for local students.
Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Join us for an Ecumenical Service celebrating the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on Sunday, January 19th, 2025.
Details of the event:
- Location: Hemphill A.M.E., 56 Lee Street, Zim Church, Summerville, Genzia 30749
- Time: The service will begin promptly at 3:00 p.m.
- Speaker: Rev. Charles Watkins, Br.
- Dinner: Served beginning at 2:00 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall
Additional Event
On Monday, January 20th, there will be a “Day of Service” starting at 11:00 AM at the Fairway Recreation Center on Senior Drive, Summernille, Sa. Refreshments will be served.
The public is cordially invited to come and fellowship with us.
Contact Information
For more details, contact:
- Rev. Charles Watkins
- Pastor Rev. Robert Barrett, MLK, Jr. President
- Sharon Pallard, Program Chair
Address: 53 Broad Street, Summernille, Aa. 30947
Phone: 706-266-8525
Summerville City Councilman Joe Money, Jr. is encouraging anyone who sees an animal without proper shelter, or illegally tethered, to report it to city officials. In a a post on social media yesterday, Money said, “It’s getting ready to be brutally cold. If you see a dog without proper shelter or tethered to a stationary object please report this. We have rules for their protection within the city limits of Summerville. If you see anything like this, PLEASE report it ASAP so the dog can get the proper attention it deserves”. You can report any incident to city officials at 706-857-0679.
Georgia gas prices have reversed a downward trend. Drivers now pay an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average is 1 cent more than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, and 7 cents less than last year.
Three people were injured after an SUV collided with a cow on Martha Berry Highway at Berry College Sunday night.