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March 25, 2026

Chattooga High Senior Earns Prestigious Spirit Award

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Chattooga High School is recognizing senior Kasen Elsberry after he was named a recipient of the Dolores Hardison-Hayes Spirit Award.

School officials said Elsberry, who participates in the school’s Work-Based Learning program, was nominated by Work-Based Learning Coordinator Lisa Hughes for his dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to success both inside and outside the classroom.

The Dolores Hardison-Hayes Spirit Award honors outstanding work-based learning students who reflect the mission of connecting students, schools, and businesses to help build a strong and skilled workforce. Kasen is one of only three students selected to receive the honor.

One of the three award recipients will ultimately be chosen to receive a $5,000 scholarship. Chattooga High School said it is proud of Elsberry’s accomplishment and wished him the best as the final scholarship announcement approaches.

March 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Erin Brockovich Returns To Northwest Georgia Amid PFAS Concerns

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Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as the PFAS Georgia team announces a major expansion of water, soil, and dust testing in Rome and several surrounding counties. Organizers say the renewed push comes after more than 20 months of work in the region uncovered some of the highest levels of “forever chemicals” found anywhere in the country.

March 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Woman Arrested After Providing False Name, Resisting Officers

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A Summerville woman was arrested following an incident at a residence on Milton Circle, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

Officers say 28-year-old Jodeci Elizabeth Kayl Walker was taken into custody on March 20 after initially giving a false name to law enforcement. The report states Walker identified herself as “Jasmine Ortiz,” but officers recognized her from prior encounters.

According to the report, when officers attempted to question her further, Walker tried to leave the scene and ignored commands to stop. Authorities say she then ran from officers before being detained. During the arrest, Walker reportedly resisted, leading officers to place her on the ground before securing her in handcuffs.

Walker is charged with giving false information to a law enforcement officer and obstruction of officers. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.

March 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Absentee Ballots for April 7th Runoff Election Available Until March 27

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Voters in Chattooga County will be asked to return to the polls on April 7, 2026 to vote in two runoff elections. The runoffs were a result of no candidate getting more than 50% of the vote in the Special Election for the Georgia 53rd Senate District and the 14th U.S. Congressional District races.

March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

County-Wide Fifth Sunday Singing – March 29th

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Churches in Chattooga County are invited to the county-wide Fifth Sunday Night Singing on March 29th at Subligna Baptist Church. All singers are welcome to attend the service at 6 PM. A covered dish dinner will be served after the singing. If you have any questions, call Gail Rush at 706-859-1832.

March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Community Church – Tuesday – March 24, 2026

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March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

South Commerce Street COC- Talks From The Bible

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March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Beginner Sewing Class Set at Chattooga Library

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The Chattooga Library will host a Beginner Sewing class on Monday, April 13, 2026, from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at its location on Farrar Drive in Summerville.

The workshop is open to ages 12 and up and will give participants the chance to learn basic sewing skills while creating a reusable shopping bag with the help of a volunteer seamstress. The class is hosted by the Sara Hightower Regional Library System.

Registration is required for the class. Those interested can sign up or get more information by contacting the Chattooga Library at 706-857-2553.

March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Releases 2026-2027 Academic Calendar

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Trion City Schools has released its 2026-2027 school calendar, outlining key dates for students, parents, and staff for the upcoming academic year.

The school year will begin on July 30, 2026, following pre-planning for teachers scheduled July 27-29. The calendar includes several scheduled breaks, including Fall Break October 5-9, Thanksgiving Break November 23-27, and Christmas Break December 21 through January 1, with students returning on January 5.

Spring semester highlights include Spring Break April 5-9 and multiple professional learning and student holiday dates throughout the year. Early release days are scheduled for December 17-18, 2026, and May 19-20, 2027.

The last day of school is set for May 20, 2027, with graduation scheduled for May 21, 2027.

School officials encourage families to review the full calendar and plan ahead for holidays, breaks, and important academic dates.

March 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Bypass Moves Closer to Reality as Demolition Begins

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After decades of discussion, the Summerville bypass is taking a visible step forward as demolition begins and early work gets underway.