Angie Teems, Chairwoman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, is pleased to announce the recent promotion of Curtis Creekmur to Emergency Management and 911 Director.
Jamie Abrams, the head football coach of the Cedartown Bulldogs, is no longer with the team after leading them to significant success over nearly five years. He was informed of his reassignment within the Polk School District and expressed surprise and frustration over the decision. Under Abrams, the Bulldogs achieved a record of 50-12, winning three region championships and becoming state runners-up in 2022. Although disappointed, he looks forward to his new role as a physical education teacher at Youngs Grove Elementary, where he hopes to maintain relationships with the community and youth players. The school is now seeking a new head coach to replace him.
Trion Fire Department’s Fire Chief Justin Lowe has completed the Insurance Services Office (ISO) Fire Suppression Rating Schedule Overview Course at the Georgia Public Safety Training Center.
On Tuesday, Rome City Police and Rome City Schools looked into a possible threat on social media, leading to the detention of a Rome Middle School student for further investigation. The safety of students and staff is the top priority.
Police Chief Denise Downer-McKinney emphasized the seriousness of threats to schools, stating there is a no-tolerance policy for violence or harm. People should report any threats by calling 9-1-1, the Anonymous Crime Tip Line, or the Rome Police Department.
Parents are urged to monitor their child’s social media activities for safety.
In recent weeks, several citizens of Chattooga County have voiced their concerns regarding the abrupt disappearance of the county government’s official social media account from Facebook following the departure of the previous commissioner. This has sparked a conversation about transparency and the importance of maintaining accessible public records in the digital age.
Summerville Police were called to McGinnis Circle on Sunday after two men were observed fighting in the street. According to police, the incident was caught on video by witnesses. Police say that 20-year-old Evan Adams came to the residence of 36-year-old Zachery Black and began yelling and cursing and calling Black out to fight. Black obliged and video evidence shows him striking Adams twice during the physical altercation. Adams and Black were each charged with disorderly conduct and transported to the Chattooga County Jail. Police say that there is an ongoing feud between the two men.
With the recent winter weather, the Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency (EMA) is urging residents to take advantage of the HyperReach mass notification system, designed to keep citizens informed about critical weather alerts and emergency messages.
A water main break at the four-way stop in Menlo is affecting water pressure for some Menlo Water customers. Crews are on the scene repairing the break – 7:25 PM Saturday January 11, 2025
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen told WZQZ News as of 11 AM, most roads in the county are in good shape. Notable exceptions are areas on Little Sand Mountain and Lookout Mountain. The commissioner says that right now, public works is focusing on State Line Road and Gilreath Mill Road at Cloudland. Travelers in the higher elevations should continue to use extra caution. The commissioner and sheriff’s department will be monitoring roads overnight, but Commissioner Allen says there could be isolated slick spots on Sunday morning and drivers should continue to use caution..
New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will host “Cast Iron Cookware 101” on January 25, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Visitors will learn how to care for and use cast iron cookware. The rangers will demonstrate how to “season” cast iron cookware and some of the common recipes the Cherokee would use in their everyday life. Visitors will also learn about common ingredients that the Cherokee used for their medicine and food. All ages are invited to this program. Admission is $6-$8 and includes self-guided walking tours and museum admission. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75 (Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N. near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706.624.1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information.