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September 11, 2026

More Than 87,000 Books Going To Georgia Pre-K Students

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More than 87,000 Georgia Pre-K students will soon receive a new book of their own as part of a statewide effort to promote early literacy and learning.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Busy Saturday Ahead In Chattooga County And Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents looking for something to do Saturday will have plenty of choices, with several events planned in Chattooga County and neighboring communities on Saturday, September 12.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville PFAS Lawsuit Moves Forward Against Major Chemical Manufacturers

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A federal lawsuit over PFAS contamination of Summerville’s drinking water supply continues moving toward trial after a federal judge rejected efforts by major chemical manufacturers to dispose of significant portions of the case.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Calhoun Man Accused Of Secretly Recording 10-Year-Old Child

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A Calhoun man is facing several charges after authorities say he secretly used a cell phone to record a 10-year-old child while she was getting dressed.

According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records, 42-year-old Zachary Joe Shortnancy was arrested Tuesday at his home on Everett Springs Road.

Authorities allege Shortnancy placed a cell phone camera under a wall and recorded the 10-year-old child while she was getting dressed in her room.

Shortnancy is charged with child molestation, unlawful eavesdropping or surveillance, and peeping Tom.

The publicly available arrest information does not provide additional details about when the alleged recording occurred or how investigators became aware of it. The child is not being identified.

The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

25 Years Later: America Remembers September 11, 2001

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Today marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a day that changed the United States forever and claimed the lives of 2,977 people.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival Coming To Summerville

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One of Chattooga County’s longest-running fall traditions will return next month when Summerville hosts the 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mrs. Joan Kathryn “Kathy” Whitten Hughes, Obit. (C)

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Mrs. Joan Kathryn “Kathy” Whitten Hughes, age 80 of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 9, 2026 in a Rome area healthcare center.

Kathy was born in Trion, Georgia on May 22, 1946, daughter of the late John Henry Whitten and Sylvia Faye Thomas Huskey. She was retired from the Roper Corporation and was of the Baptist Faith. Kathy loved being outdoors, whether it was fishing or camping, but her favorite activity was spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Kathy is survived by a daughter and son-in-law, Paige Mitchell and Race Allen; sister, Janet Young; three grandchildren, Skyler Hughes, Macy(Kirby) Brush and Linc Allen; three great grandchildren, Delta Brush, Declan Brush and Jett Hughes; and two nieces, Hope Money and Missy(Tracy) Moore.

In accordance with Kathy’s wishes, she will be cremated and the family may hold a memorial service at later date.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mr. Michael Lee “Duck” Hunter, Obit. (M)

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Mr. Michael Lee “Duck” Hunter, age 57, of Summerville, GA, died Friday, September 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd-Chattooga.

Mr. Hunter was born April 7, 1969, in Summerville, GA, son of the late Roy Lee Hunter and Linda Diane Wood Tapp. He was employed with Elevated Steel of Adairsville.
Duck loved to spend time with his kids and grandkids. He was a devoted grandparent and loved to brag on his kids and grandkids. He was the kind of man that would give you the shirt off his back and be ready to help in any way. He enjoyed being outdoors, fishing, sharing old stories, and spending time with friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Greg Tucker, Stacy Tapp; and a granddaughter, Aaliyah Hunter.

Survivors include his sons, Brandon (Monica) Hunter, Dillon (Montana) Hunter; brother, Billy Tapp; sisters, Kimberly Lovett (Randy) Hunter, Shannon Bruce; former wife and mother of his sons, Doniela Hunter; and grandchildren, Derringer Hunter, Dominic Hunter, and Annie Hunter.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, September 12, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Mr. Ethan Hutchins officiating.

Honorary pallbearers will be Ethan Young, Darrell “Bubba” Huskey, Austin Ramsey, Donald Starkey, and Stefan Starkey.

Mr. Hunter 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 Saturday.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook