Walker County Chairwoman Teems Announces The Hiring Of Three Key Administrative Staff Members

Walker County Chairwoman Angie Teems has announced new key administrative staff members: Aleksandra Jagiella-Litts as compliance officer, Lisa Richardson as county clerk, and Hugh Delacruz as human resources director. Teems believes these roles are crucial for the county’s government and aims to enhance services for citizens and employees. Jagiella-Litts has over 20 years of legal experience, handling code violations, collaborating on policy issues, and supporting grant applications. Richardson brings extensive organizational experience and will manage records for the Board of Commissioners while preparing meeting minutes. Delacruz, a former Sergeant in the Sheriff’s Office, will focus on recruitment and retention programs, enhancing employee well-being and career growth, drawing on lessons from his Army service.

Georgia Department of Education Launches CTAE Advantage Dashboard

The Georgia Department of Education has launched a CTAE Advantage Dashboard to provide accessible and clear data on Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) at state and district levels, as announced by State School Superintendent Richard Woods. The dashboard highlights the positive effects of Georgia’s CTAE programs on literacy, graduation, and postsecondary placement rates.

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Town Of Trion Notice About Planned Water Outage Tuesday

The Town of Trion has announced that water will be shut off on Ridge Street this Tuesday for repair to a water pump.

Water Main Break In Menlo

The City of Menlo reports that a main water line has busted on Polk Street. The break is affecting the whole city. The City of Menlo will pass along updates as they become available.

Update On Friday’s Fatal Accident

The Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office has provided further details regarding a devastating accident last Friday, that resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man from Summerville.

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Chattooga Chamber Annual Meeting

The Chattooga Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its upcoming Annual Membership Meeting, inviting all members to join for an engaging and informative session.

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CHS’s Zayden Cook Commits To Wofford College In South Carolina

Chattooga’s star running back Zayden Cook has committed to play football at Wofford College.

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Christian Heritage Ends Chattooga’s Winning Streak

The Chattooga Indians witnessed the end of their impressive nine-game winning streak on Friday night, suffering a defeat against the Christian Heritage Lions. The final score read 80-34, marking the Indians’ lowest-scoring game of the season. The loss halted Chattooga’s momentum, bringing their overall record to 16 wins and 4 losses, including a notable five-game streak of away victories that has now come to an end. On the other side of the court, Christian Heritage celebrated their 13th consecutive home victory, further solidifying their robust performance this season and elevating their record to an impressive 16-1. Despite the setback, the Indians remain optimistic as they prepare for their upcoming matchups. Chattooga, currently ranked 259th in the MaxPreps Georgia Rankings, is set to face Gordon Lee, ranked 529th, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.

Vacancy Announced On Walker County Board Of Education

 

The Walker County Board of Education has announced the resignation of Mr. Stacey Meeks from the Post 4 School Board seat. Mr. Meeks, who was elected in November, has announced that he will be relocating to another area of the county and will thus be unable to fulfill his duties.

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Georgia DNR Addressing Chronic Wasting Disease In Georgia

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Georgia through testing of a hunter-harvested deer in Lanier County.

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