In a significant breakthrough in a complicated horse theft case, the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has successfully aided in the identification and capture of suspects involved in an interstate scheme targeting equines. The announcement was made on Monday by GDA Commissioner Tyler Harper, who emphasized the importance of collaboration among law enforcement agencies.
As Thanksgiving approaches, families in Georgia are struggling with long delays in receiving essential food benefits through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP). Over the last two years, many families have reported difficulties in accessing their benefits, with a significant backlog now affecting 43,785 overdue applications and 2,574 pending renewals. Some of these cases may involve duplicates or resubmissions, complicating the processing efforts. Federal regulations require that SNAP benefits be issued within 30 days, or within seven days for expedited cases, but delays have been attributed to increased demand, a shortage of workers, and technological issues.
As Thanksgiving approaches, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has released forecasts predicting heavy traffic on the roads, especially today and Sunday. Despite plans to suspend most construction-related lane closures on interstates and major state routes from 5 a.m. today through 10 p.m. on Sunday, traffic levels are still expected to surge as families head out for the holiday.
On Tuesday, Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry revealed that Animal Control Director Mark Finster has resigned from his position, effective mid-December. Finster’s departure comes on the heels of a controversial incident that occurred earlier this year, which has drawn considerable public scrutiny.
The dental hygiene program at Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is celebrating its 25th anniversary and has grown exponentially from its humble roots to one of the institution’s most popular degree programs.
A routine traffic stop turned into a significant drug bust on Monday when officers arrested a Centre, Alabama man for multiple drug charges. According to records from the Floyd County Jail, officers initiated the stop on a vehicle driven by 24-year-old Patrick La’Don Steen Jr. for failing to operate with headlights on North Broad Street near Russell Street. Upon stopping the vehicle, officers conducted a search following a positive indication from a K9 unit. The search resulted in the seizure of illegal substances, including cocaine, psilocybin mushrooms, and marijuana, as well as a 9mm pistol. Steen now faces several charges, including possession of cocaine, possession of a Schedule I controlled substance, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime, and a violation related to the headlight infraction.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 26, 2024:
Each year the Chattooga County Historical Society offers a new Christmas Ornament featuring a different historical place in the county. In the past, the ornaments have featured the Chattooga County Courthouse, the Summerville Depot, Reigeldale Tavern, Alpine Church, the Tooga Theater and the Lyerly Dam. This year, the ornament is a picture of Taylor’s Ridge at Sunset. The ornaments are available on the Historical Society’s website for $20 ( Here). They can also be purchased at DIRT in Summerville for $15. All of the past ornaments are available as well. Put some Chattooga History on your Christmas tree ! They will become family heirlooms for your children and grandchildren!
Cooking a Thanksgiving feast for your friends and family will cost less than last year but will still be more expensive than before the pandemic. The American Farm Bureau Federation’s 39th annual Thanksgiving dinner survey provides a snapshot of the average cost of this year’s classic holiday feast for 10, which is $58.08 or about $5.80 per person.
