The Chattooga Chamber will be celebrating the 2024 graduating class of Leadership Chattooga at a luncheon scheduled for December 17th at the Chattooga County Civic Center in Summerville.  Angie Hutchins, Executive Director of the Community Resource Center (CRC) will be the Special Guest Speaker. She has a story to tell about this amazing group and the work they have done for the CRC this year. The public is invited to this catered lunch. Reservations are required. Chamber members $12, non-members $17 .  Click Here for more information.

Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has awarded over $7. 4 million for three contracts in Northwest Georgia. These contracts include a bridge replacement, a road widening, and two maintenance projects, with work expected to start in the coming months after the holidays.

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Some Georgia residents are increasingly frustrated with the ongoing delays and missing packages from a FedEx facility in Austell,  a situation that has sparked a wave of complaints from customers. Many have reported that their packages have been stuck in the facility for weeks, causing significant disruptions in daily life. Despite receiving daily delivery updates from FedEx trackers, customers have expressed their dismay as essential items remain unaccounted for.

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Trion Fire Department Assistant Fire Chief David Lowe has successfully completed the rigorous Fire Instructor II course under the National Professional Qualifications (NPQ) program.

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Walker County Government released a Community Connectivity Plan on Friday designed to serve as a guiding document for making decisions about future broadband deployment projects and digital skills training efforts. The plan compiles an inventory of internet assets in the county to help community leaders target disparities in broadband service.

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Summerville Main Street’s Christmas Open House is happening today and tomorrow, with free admission. The event offers many photo opportunities and holiday experiences for families.

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The Office of Commissioner of Insurance and Safety Fire (OCI) announces an extension of the deadline to enroll in coverage that will begin on January 1, 2025. “Open Enrollment is the optimal time for Georgians to explore affordable options for health coverage,” said Commissioner King.

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According to a press release from the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office, on December 5, 2024, Christopher Bullock was found guilty of Malice Murder, Felony Murder, Aggravated Assault, and Possession of a Firearm During Commission of a Felony. His trial started on December 2, 2024, presided over by Judge Don Thompson. The evidence showed that on October 5, 2023, Bullock shot his girlfriend, Tammy Cropper, multiple times and then shot himself. Cropper’s grandson discovered Bullock afterward. The investigation revealed Bullock’s gun was used, and surveillance showed no one else entered the apartment. Bullock confessed to shooting himself and had motives linked to his failed relationships and job loss. After 20 minutes of deliberation, the jury convicted him, and he was sentenced to life in prison without parole. District Attorney Clayton M. Fuller thanked law enforcement for their work in seeking justice.

Georgia US Senators Jon Ossoff and Rev. Raphael Warnock introduced legislation to honor former President Jimmy Carter and the late first lady Rosalynn Carter by renaming the Plains, Ga., Post Office.

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Today is Friday the 13th, a date seen as unlucky by many people. It is the second and last Friday the 13th of the year, sharing attention with Taylor Swift, who turns 35 today.

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