Lyerly Community Church Brunswick Stew Sale Saturday October 19th

Lyerly Community Church will be having their annual Brunswick Stew Fundraiser, Saturday October 19th from 10 AM – Noon, or until they run out of stew. The Brunswick Stew will be sold in the fellowship hall behind the church. The Brunswick Stew is $15.00 per quart, AND CAN BE PRE-ORDERD. See any church member for more information. Lyerly Community Church is located across from Lyerly Elementary School at 105 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, Georgia.

AdventHealth Redmond First To Use Heart Care Intervention Device

AdventHealth Redmond recently utilized a newly FDA-approved device to treat coronary artery disease, securing its place as the first hospital in Georgia to use the innovative technology.

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City Of Summerville Annual Employee Appreciation Lunch

The City of Summerville will have their annual employee appreciation lunch coming up this Friday, September 27th.  Summerville City Hall, Gas Department, Water Department and Public Works will all close for the appreciation lunch.  Summerville City offices will reopen on Monday, September 30th at 8 AM for regular business.

Trion Council Meeting This Thursday

The Town of Trion will have a regular Workshop / Council Meeting in the Town Hall Conference Room, Thursday, September 26, 2024. The Workshop will begin at 6:00p.m. and the Regular Meeting will follow shortly after. If you have any questions or comments, please contact Mayor Lanny Thomas or the Town Hall Office and they will try to get the information you request.

Arrest Report – Monday – September 23, 2024

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, September 23, 2024:

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Man Arrested On Warrant During Traffic Stop

Earlier this month, a fifty-one-year-old man with a warrant out of Catoosa County was arrested during a traffic stop by a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputy, according to a report released late last week.

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Despite Increase In Unemployment – Jobs Growth Continues In Georgia

According to numbers released last week by the Georgia Department of Labor, Georgia’s job market has experienced a remarkable surge, with the number of jobs in the state reaching an all-time high of nearly 5 million last month. This impressive growth was driven by significant gains across several key sectors of the economy.

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Sheriff Warns About Unapproved Bonding Company

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says that a bonding company, not approved by the sheriff’s office, has conned several local families out of money.  In Georgia, each sheriff has the authority to approve which bonding companies are approved to issue bonds for inmates incarcerated at the jail. 

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Menlo PTO Block Party

The Menlo PTO Block Party is shaping up to be an exciting and engaging community event that promises fun for the whole family. For just $5, adult attendees can enjoy the event. Delicious hot dog, chips, and drinks, and the always-popular cake walk and a raffle entry for a fantastic “Date Day” prize are all part of the fun. Prize bundles feature a buy-one-get-one-free lunch buffet at Jim’s Restaurant in Summerville, two movie tickets to Berry Square Movies, and a $60 gift card to Outback Steakhouse, complete with two free orders of their famous Bloomin’ Onion.

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Woman And Children Affected Most By Poverty In Chattooga County

While it is probably not surprising that Chattooga County’s poverty rate is higher than the national average, what may come as a surprise is the demographic that is most affected by economic hardship is females aged 25-34, a prime working age where many are trying to establish careers and support families.

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