School systems across Georgia have until this afternoon to nominate outstanding school support employees for statewide recognition through the Georgia RISE Award.
State Sen. Lanny Thomas says Georgia motorists are getting some relief at the gas pump following the suspension of the state’s motor fuel tax.
Thomas, who represents Senate District 53, said Tuesday that suspending the tax will save motorists 33.3 cents per gallon on gasoline and 37.3 cents per gallon on diesel fuel. Those figures match Georgia’s current motor-fuel excise tax rates.
“Today, Georgians are waking up to some much-needed relief at the pump,” Thomas said in a statement posted Tuesday morning.
Thomas credited Gov. Brian Kemp and Republican leaders in the General Assembly with taking action to provide relief as Georgians continue dealing with higher fuel and other household costs.
Thomas said the savings could particularly benefit people commuting to work, parents taking children to school, small-business owners and farmers who regularly purchase gasoline or diesel.
The Trion Republican said he supports efforts aimed at allowing Georgians to keep more of their income and described the motor-fuel tax suspension as one way state leaders are addressing affordability.
Thomas currently represents Georgia Senate District 53.
The latest suspension took effect at midnight and is scheduled to remain in effect for 30 days, according to Thomas’ statement.
Four Chattooga County residents are among students receiving grants and scholarships from the Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation for the fall 2026 semester.
Georgia schools now have a new statewide framework designed to help identify concerning behavior and intervene before it potentially escalates into violence.
A Summerville woman contacted the Summerville Police Department after reporting repeated unwanted telephone calls from a family member following a disagreement over a last will and testament.
Grace Temple Holiness Church,356 7th St, Summerville will be having a plate/yard sale,Oct 3,2026 @9am-Until
Fish Sandwich -$6
Rib Sandwich -$12
Fish Plate $10
Rib Plate $14
Slab of Rib $30
Sweet Potato Custard $10
Sides, Baked Beans, Potato Salad,Slaw, Bread and Dessert
All proceeds will go towards the Pastor’s Anniversary. Come one come all.
Mr. Max “Wayne” Simpson, age 90, of Gaylesville, AL, died Monday, September 28, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center.
Mr. Simpson was born August 22, 1936, in Walnut Grove, AL, son of the late David Hugh Alton Simpson, Sr. and Lottie Mae Sutton Simpson. He was of the Methodist faith, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Mohawk Industries.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Christine Valentine Simpson; brothers, David Simpson, Jr., Earl Simpson, Sr., and Jack Simpson; a sister, Alma Knight; and a grandson, Nick Simpson.
Survivors include his sons, Mike (Kathy) Simpson, Steve Simpson; daughters, Cindy (Billy) Martin, Robin (Jerry) Langley; sisters, Janet (Jack) Renfroe, Nelta (Doug) Wood, and JoAnn Smith; 8 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren, nieces, and nephews; and special friends, Ricky Wheeling and Jack Renfroe.
Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. (GA Time) Friday, October 2, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with his grandson, Lance Simpson officiating. Interment will follow in Weiss Lake Memorial Gardens. Pallbearers will be Billy Martin, Jerry Langley, P. J. Simpson, Eric Simpson, Earl Jr. “Sput” Simpson, Dennis Simpson, and Troy Simpson.
Mr. Simpson will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 P.M. (GA Time) until the hour of service on Friday.
The family would like to extend a special “Thank You” to Earl Jr. and Gay Simpson, Hope and Donnie Porter, Dennis Simpson, and Troy Simpson.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 29, 2026:
