Major Hank Harwell, Commander for The Salvation Army in Rome, has been called into action to serve on the Incident Command Team stationed in Valdosta, where he will be taking on the critical role of Finance and Administration leader as the Salvation Army responds to areas affected by Hurricane Helene.
The Republican-led group, Eternal Vigilance Action, has taken issue with Georgia’s new requirement that poll workers count the total number of ballots by hand, viewing it as another overreach by the State Election Board.
On the morning of September 18th, a Chattooga County Deputy was dispatched to the Mohawk facility in the small town of Lyerly in response to a reported burglary. Upon arriving at the scene, the deputy witnessed the burglary suspect, later identified as Cody Mobbs, hastily fleeing the premises and running towards a nearby wooded area.
The Trion Bulldogs were on the road on Saturday and traveled to Meriwether County to face off with the Manchester Blue Devils. The Saturday game was announced earlier this week due to the projected path of Hurricane Helene in West-Central Georgia. The Bulldogs suffered their first loss of the season, losing by a score of 34-7. The Bulldogs return to Sam R. McCain Stadium next Friday to host the visiting Eagles from Mount Zion.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 28, 2024:
The U.S. Commerce Department’s decision to provide over $1.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity in Georgia marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide and ensure universal access to high-speed internet.
The latest report from the Georgia Department of Labor was released on Thursday and shows that Chattooga County’s August unemployment rate went up slightly to 4.7%. This is the highest rate in the region. The rate stayed the same as it was in July. In August 2023 there were 44 more people without jobs compared to before.
Across Northwest Georgia the latest data shows a slight increase in the unemployment rate up two-tenths to 4. 1% compared to 3. 5% a year ago.
The labor force saw a decrease of 3 825 over the month but a notable increase of 6 764 over the year bringing the total to 445 965- Additionally initial claims have decreased by 1 390 over the month and 348 over the year now standing at 1 723- These numbers suggest a mixed trend in the region’s economy with some fluctuations in the labor market.
The 75th annual Coosa Valley Fair will take place from Tuesday, October 1st through Saturday, October 5th at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome.
John Fortune, President of the Coosa Valley Fair Association, enthuses that excitement is building for ‘Fall’s Finest Festival’.
Highlights of this year’s fair will include the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, the World of Wonders Show and Museum of Marvels, rides and sideshows by Wade Shows, and fair food, says Fortune.
For full details about the 75th annual Coosa Valley Fair to include attractions, pricing, and a schedule of events, visit www.coosavalleyfair.com.
The fair is sponsored each year by the Exchange Club of Rome. Some of the proceeds benefit non-profits with the Exchange Club Family Resource Center as the primary beneficiary.
The announcement on Friday that Republican Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance would be making a campaign stop in Floyd County at the mill in Lindale. The move is an appeal to working-class voters with Vance’s personal story of overcoming adversity and his populist, America-first message.
The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation is making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals in the northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama communities it serves. Earlier this month, the Foundation awarded an impressive $1.3 million in grants to 33 local not-for-profit organizations that are already making a meaningful difference in the region. Notably, over one-third of those grants, amounting to more than $585,000, were specifically earmarked for agencies focused on supporting and uplifting children – a testament to the Foundation’s deep commitment to investing in the next generation. Read the full press release below:
