Chattooga High School Football 2024: All-Region Players Announced

Chattooga High School is celebrating its standout athletes from the 2024 football season. The announcement of the All-Region players for Region 7A Division 1 came on Tuesday and recognizes the hard work of the Chattooga High School athletes. Leading the charge is Zayden Cook, named the Region 7A Division 1 Player of the Year. Cook had 2,935 rushing yards and 32 touchdowns this season. Named to the First Team are: Luke Reece on the Offensive Line, Matthew Bryant, a Defensive Back, and Kadin Fife on the Defensive Line. The Second Team includes: Quarry Gibson, who earned the Iron Man Award, Luke Busby on the Offensive Line, and Brayden Howard, a Linebacker. Honorable mentions go to: Koi Dodd, Stanton Peppers, and Corde Hill. Congratulations to all these Chattooga High School Athletes.

Henagar, Alabama Man Charged With DUI After Traffic Stop In Chattooga County

A 31-year-old man was arrested last Wednesday, following a traffic stop that revealed multiple drug-related offenses, including DUI and possession of marijuana. Trevor Alexander Cole Roady, a resident of Henager, Alabama, was pulled over by a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputy after the deputy observed his black SUV drifting across double yellow lines on Highway 27 near Pleasant Hill Baptist Church Road.

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Summerville Christmas In The Park To Be Held Tomorrow

Children of all ages are invited to enjoy holiday cheer at The City of Summerville’s annual Christmas In The Park event in Dowdy Park. Christmas In The Park will be presented to the public on Thursday, December 5 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. Santa will arrive at the park at 6:00 p.m. to visit and offer free photos with children. There will be a Best Dressed Elf Contest, Ugly Christmas Sweater Contest, Live Musical Entertainment and lots of fun scheduled for the evening. This year’s event will also highlight vendors on site with a wide variety of crafts, food, baked items, and merchandise for shopping.

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Armuchee Man Charged After Locking Child Out Of House

A 68-year-old Armuchee man was arrested on Monday of this week after authorities in Floyd County say he locked a 3-year-old child out of a residence on Hatfield Road for around 45 minutes in sub-freezing temperatures.  Details of the incident were not immediately available, but Brian Lester Conway was charged with second-degree child cruelty in connection with the incident.  Hatfield Road is located near the intersection of Old Summerville Road and Warren Road in the Armuchee Community.

Woman Hides Under Mattress To Avoid Arrest

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In an incident that unfolded last Wednesday night, a local resident, Rebecca Sue Walcott, 48, was arrested on charges of obstruction of officers following after attempting to serve a warrant for shoplifting. Deputies were performing a routine warrant check at 324 North Ridge Estates when they encountered resistance while trying to locate Walcott.

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Tax Commissioner Reminds Taxpayers About Extension In Paying Property Taxes

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding Chattooga County property owners that they have until January 3, 2025 to pay their 2024 property taxes without penalties or interest.  Hampton said that due to problems with bills being delivered on time, she made the decision not to assess any penalties or interest until after the first of next year.  Hampton stated, “You can pay your 2024 bills by January 3rd without being counted late. Lots of folks didn’t receive their bill; lots are sick and lots are struggling. So if you need to wait until later in December to pay, it won’t count against you”.

GSP Report On Monday’s Accident Involving Walker County Sheriff’s Deputy

The Georgia State Patrol released a report about a Monday evening accident in Summerville involving a Walker County Sheriff’s patrol car and another vehicle.  According to the Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office, around 4:45 PM, a 2004 GMC Yukon, driving by 78-year-old Jimmy Pinion of Summerville was in the middle turn lane and attempted to make a left turn into the parking lot near Little Caesar’s Pizza and struck a Walker County Sheriff’s patrol car driven by 34-year-old Jarod Williamson of LaFayette.  The GMC Yukon struck the 2019 Dodge Charger patrol car in the driver’s-side front causing extensive damage.  The Yukon then rotated counterclockwise and came to rest facing north in the right-hand lane of Highway 27.  Pinion was cited for failure to yield.

Explore the Beauty of James H. Floyd State Park with Turkey Torcher Hikes On November 29th

Nature enthusiasts and outdoor adventurers are invited to join the Turkey Torcher Hikes at James H. Floyd State Park coming up tomorrow, November 29th. This special event offers two guided hikes led by park rangers, providing visitors with a chance to explore the park’s stunning landscapes while learning about the local ecology. The first hike kicks off at 10 AM, where participants will meet at the park office for a moderately strenuous 3-mile loop hike to the historic Marble Mine. This trek offers an opportunity to immerse yourself in the natural beauty of the park while enjoying the crisp fall air. The cost to join this hike is just $1 per person. For those seeking a more leisurely experience, the second hike begins at 2 PM, featuring an easy 1.2-mile stroll along the picturesque Storybook Trail. This family-friendly hike is perfect for all ages and is designed to inspire a love of nature in young explorers. Participants are reminded to bring water and wear comfortable shoes to ensure an enjoyable experience on both hikes. A $5 park pass is required for entry to James H. Floyd State Park. For more information or to address any questions, please contact the park office at 706-857-0826. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect with nature and create lasting memories at one of Georgia’s most beautiful state parks!

GSP Issues Holiday Travel Information

As Thanksgiving approaches, the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and the Motor Carrier Compliance Division (MCCD) are ramping up their presence on interstates and secondary roads across the state. Their goal is to reduce traffic crashes during the busy holiday travel period, which began at 6 PM yesterday evening, and ends at 11:59 p.m. on Sunday, December 1, 2024. Last year, during the 2023 Thanksgiving holiday, GSP officers investigated a staggering 610 crashes, resulting in 289 injuries.

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Theft Reported To Summerville Police

On Sunday, Summerville Police responded to a call about a theft on Summerville Gardens Drive.  When police arrived on the scene and spoke with the complainant, they learned that the complainant had left a key fob in their vehicle that had been stolen.  According to the complainant, the key fob was in the vehicle on Saturday, but when they went to retrieve the fob on Sunday it was missing.  Nothing else was taken from the vehicle, according to the report from the Summerville Police Department.