Georgia Attorney Ben Finley has assembled an experienced team to help residents respond to toxic polyfluorinated alkyl substances (PFAS) contamination. The team includes environmental advocate Erin Brockovich, who has dedicated her life to holding corporations accountable.
A Centre, Alabama man was apprehended on Rooney Road after reportedly fleeing from police over the weekend.
AdventHealth has received Great Place To Work® Certification from Great Place To Work®, an independent third-party organization regarded as the global authority on workplace culture. The recognition is based entirely on feedback from a random sampling of 5,000 team members across the organization who were invited to take part in the survey. AdventHealth is a faith-based health system, with more than 50 hospitals in nine states.
A forty-one-year-old Chattooga County man was charged with multiple offenses this week after Summerville Police were called about a man destroying property on Martin Street on Monday morning. When police arrived on the scene, they saw Jeremy Lee Rich “destroying property and yelling” at residents in the area. Mr. Rich then proceeded to pull his pants down and perform a lewd act in the presence of officers and with a female resident in sight. Rich was arrested and continued yelling on the way to the jail. Once inside the jail, officers removed the handcuffs and Rich began swinging his arms towards officers and yelling. He was cuffed again and escorted to a cell. Rich was charged with Criminal Trespass, Disorderly Conduct, Public Indecency and Obstruction of Law Enforcement.
The next Chattooga Chamber meeting will he held next week on September 17th at Noon at the Chattooga County Civic Center on Highway 48 in Summerville across from Truist Bank. Learn about the history of the Tooga and some 100 years of the other theaters in the county . Exciting plans will be unveiled for the rebirth of the Tooga as a community space for concerts, play and programs. You will be able to see virtual pictures of the way it will look and function. The public is invited to this catered lunch. Reservations are required. Chamber members $12, non-members $17. Visit www.chattoogachamber.org to register for the event.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and the Securities Division of the Secretary of State’s office announced a settlement against GSB Gold Standard Corporation AG, a German company purportedly operating in the financial and banking technology industry. The settlement names Josip Heit, the alleged owner and Chairman, and other entities collectively known as GSB Group. This settlement ensures that Georgians will receive a return of all investments deposited with GSB Group or GSB Partners.
The Summerville Steam Special Chili & Brunswick Stew Cook-Off event will be held at the Summerville Depot during the hours of 10:00 a.m. through 3:00 p.m. Amateur teams will compete in a fun filled day of friendly and healthy competition. It is not determined yet who will enjoy this event more, the competitor’s dressing up to serve event goers as they compete for the most spirited team or the die-hard cooks wanting to take home one of the coveted 1st Place Division cash prizes and trophies. Attendees will be able to sample different Chili and Brunswick stew recipes and vote for their favorites in People’s Choice Taste and Best Team Theme/Spirit. Wristbands will be available for purchase on site for $5 beginning at 10:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m. or until wristbands are sold out. Craft & dessert vendors will also be on site, along with music and a dining area inside the Depot Freight Room. Competitors will also be offering their products for purchase during this event. This free community event is sponsored by Summerville Main Street and GP Federal Credit Union.
Chattooga Lodge 704, located at 2 Millican Street in Summerville, will be having their annual Hobo Supper coming up on Saturday, September 14th. Plates are $8 each and will consist of pinto beans, corn bread, fried potatoes and cold slaw. The meal will be served from 11 AM until 2 PM.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 10, 2024:
The Rome Floyd Chamber is hosting an inaugural Workforce Expo and Job Fair today at the Forum in Rome. The event is free and open to the public and will take place from 10:30 AM until 12:30 PM. Attendees are encouraged to bring multiple copies of their resumes. For those unable to attend, job opportunities can be explored at RomeGa.com/jobs. The Workforce Expo and Job Fair intends to bring together businesses from various industries and offer job seekers the chance to meet with employers, learn about job openings and potentially secure on-the-spot interviews.
