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March 10, 2026

Election Day Arrives for District 14 U.S. House, Georgia Senate District 53 Special Elections

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Today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, is Election Day for the Special Elections for U.S. House of Representatives District 14 and Georgia Senate District 53.

The Chattooga County Elections and Registration Board reminds voters that ballots must be cast at their assigned polling location.

Polling places open today include:

Gore Fire Hall
Lyerly Community Center
Former Menlo City Hall
Chattooga County Civic Center
Trion Recreation Department

Election officials report that 1,837 ballots were cast during Advance Voting, which has now concluded.

As of 8:30 a.m. on March 9, a total of 74 absentee-by-mail ballots had been issued. Of those:

59 ballots have been accepted
1 ballot has been spoiled
14 ballots remain outstanding

The deadline to request an absentee-by-mail ballot has already passed. However, absentee ballots may still be returned until 7 p.m. today. Ballots must be mailed or hand delivered to the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.

Voters with questions about polling locations or ballot status are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Elections and Registration Office.

March 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Advocates Warn of Urgent Need for Disability Support Services in Georgia

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Advocates for Georgians with disabilities say the state faces an urgent need for expanded support services, warning lawmakers that many families are struggling to access essential care.

March 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville to Hold Public Listening Session Today on Support for Youth With Special Needs

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Happening today, the City of Summerville will hold a public listening session to gather community input on ideas and services that can better support youth with special needs and their families.

The meeting is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Depot on East Washington Street.

City officials say the goal is to hear directly from residents about the needs, resources, and programs that could make a difference for local families.

The public is encouraged to attend and share input.

March 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Suspect in State Line Tavern Armed Robbery Now in Custody

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A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the State Line Tavern in Floyd County near the Georgia-Alabama state line is now in custody.

According to an arrest warrant, 23-year-old Alric Gabriel Crawford of Centre, Alabama, entered the business on December 28 armed with a gun and demanded money from the clerk.

Authorities say Crawford took around $3,000 during the robbery.

Crawford is now being held in the Floyd County Jail without bond and is charged with armed robbery.

A second suspect, 23-year-old Jeffrey Lemar Smith of Gadsden, was arrested shortly after the robbery. Authorities say Smith was found hiding in a dumpster off West Main Street near Watson Drive in Centre.

The case remains under investigation.

March 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gas Prices Rise Again Across Georgia, but Chattooga County Remains Lower Than Surrounding Areas

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Another week is bringing another jump at the pump for Georgia drivers, with gas prices continuing to trend higher across the state.

March 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Stop in Summerville Leads to Gun, Marijuana Discovery

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A traffic stop in Summerville resulted in two people being arrested after officers discovered marijuana, a firearm, and an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.

March 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Pentecostal Tabernacle- singing

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Lyerly Pentecostal Tabernacle, 38 Spraggins Hill Rd Lyerly, will have a singing, Saturday March 14th at 6:00pm. Featured singers will be Joyful Sound from Piedmont, Alabama. Everyone is welcome. Come and be blessed!

March 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mr. Eugene Franklin “Gene” Todd, Obit. (M)

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Mr. Eugene Franklin “Gene” Todd, age 82, of Gaylesville, AL, died Sunday, March 8, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Todd was born April 21, 1943, in Jamestown, AL, son of the late Milton and Ethel McCullough Todd. He was a member and Deacon of Faith Baptist Church of Gaylesville, and prior to his retirement, was self-employed in the logging industry.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Mary Hartline Todd; brother, Johnny (Charlotte) Todd; sisters, Louise (Charles) Bynum, and Azie (John) Crane.

Survivors include his wife, Vera Todd; daughters, Beth (Jeremy) Fletcher, Stephanie (Bobby) Kuykendall; a sister, Karen (Lee) Warren; grandchildren, Parker Fletcher, Aydn Heinrich, Devyn (Eric) West, Madison Dobbs; and great-grandchildren, Isla West and Kiplin West.

Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. (GA Time) Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Faith Baptist Church with Pastor Clay Moreland officiating. Interment will follow in the Faith Baptist Church Cemetery. Pallbearers will be Lee Warren, Austyn Todd, Dewayne Bynum, Buster Bynum, Kenny Wilbanks, and Richard McCullough.

Mr. Todd will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 6:00 until 8:00 P.M. (GA Time) on Tuesday. He will also lie in state at the church on Wednesday from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service.

March 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mr. James Larry Norton, Obit. (M)

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Mr. James Larry Norton, age 69, of Summerville, GA, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026, at his residence.

Mr. Norton was born November 5, 1956, in Summerville, GA, son of the late James Calvin Norton, Sr. and Lora Frances Tucker Norton. He was a member of Four Mile Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with AT&T Mr. Norton was also a veteran of the United States Air Force. He was retired from the National Guard where he served as a Senior Master Sergeant.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister, Diane Norton.

Survivors include his wife, Myra Wade Norton; son, James Eric Norton (Ashley Lynn); sisters, Joan Sheryl (Dale) Willingham, Linda (Emory) Tallent, and Karen (David) Fletcher; grandchildren, Lyndee Norton and Asher Norton.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 Noon Wednesday, March 11, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Joel Smith officiating. Interment will follow in Summerville Cemetery. Pallbearers will be David Fletcher, Jr., Brian Hammitt, Robbie Kelley, Casey Hunter, Michael Parker, and Stephen Parker.
Mr. Norton will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 11:00 A.M. until the hour of service on Wednesday.

March 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

South Commerce Street COC- Talks From The Bible

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