A Georgia senator and congressman are working together to pass a new act they believe will benefit Georgia family farmers. Earlier this week, Sen. Jon Ossoff and Rep. Sanford Bishop, both Georgia Democrats, introduced the Protecting our Produce Act.
The Summerville City Council will hold their August meeting coming up tomorrow evening at Summerville City Hall. The council is expected to approve the winning bids for work that is being done at the new city public works facility being constructed near the Summerville Industrial Park. Bills Heating and Cooling was the winning bid for the heating and cooling work at the building and Chamlee Electric was the winning bid for electrical work. Also, the city council is expected to approve the purchase of two new backhoes from Chattanooga Tractor. In other business, the council is expected to approve City Council Member Simone Adams as a member of the Summerville Main Street Board of Directors. The meeting will be held at 5 PM and the public is invited to attend.
Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry is seeking bids for work to be done at the Chattooga County Transfer Station, located off Stockade Road in Summerville. The work includes concrete work and replacing metal at the facility. Bids on the projects are due at the Commissioner’s Office, located at 10102 Commerce Street in Summerville by 10 AM, Tuesday, August 13th. More information on the bids is available from the Commissioner’s Office.
Homecoming services will be held today at the oldest church in Chattooga County. The church was founded 189 years ago in 1835 and is actually older than Chattooga County itself. At the time, the portion of Chattoogaville, known as Price’s Bridge, was part of Floyd County. It wasn’t until three years later that Chattooga County would be established by the Georgia General Assembly.
Sean Patrick Cirillo has pleaded guilty to transmitting interstate threats to injure U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.
The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded nearly $44,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2024. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,000 to assist in paying for fall semester at GNTC. Sixty-six grants and scholarships totaling $43,850 were awarded to 59 students.
The Gaither Vocal Band’s newest lead singer, Adam Crabb, comes with a lifetime of musical training. As a member of the award-winning Crabb Family, he learned early in life how to harmonize and blend like a pro; now after approximately two decades of on-stage and studio work his rich musical heritage is evident. In addition to his seasoned musicianship and soulful vocal delivery, Adam’s love for his Savior and unique gift for communicating the heart of a song truly makes him one of the most authentic voices in gospel music today. Adam considers gospel music more than just a career, it is his life’s calling. He states, “You cannot tell me that dreams do not come true. As a child, I would listen to The Gaither Vocal Band, and I dreamed of one day being able to sing with them. and here I am… I am proof that when you surrender everything to God, not just your heart, but your wants…and even your problems, that He will give you the desires of your heart.” Crabb will be the featured artist on Sunday of the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair. Sunday will see local gospel talent on the Smith Iron Works Stage and will culminate with a concert by Adam Crabb. Regular gate admission of $5 to the fair includes the concert.
A woman reported an accident between her vehicle and a Chattooga County School bus on August 1st. According to police reports, the woman said the accident happened on East Washington Street as the school bus was making a turn onto Penn Street. Sixty-year-old Cythina Perez said that the bus struck her driver’s side mirror, causing it to shatter. Perez reported the accident to the school system, which has promised to take care of any damages. A police report was requested by the school system.
There were no arrests on the morning booking report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 10, 2024.
All of the sites, sounds and events at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair are a huge draw for fair-goers from all over the area, but one of the big draws at the fair are the various livestock shows that are held under the pavilion each day of the fair.
The fair showcases agriculture in the county and provides local 4-H and FFA students the opportunity to show their animals in competition. But it isn’t just Chattooga County 4-H and FFA students that take part in the shows. Because the fair is held shortly after school starts back in August of each year, it is the first opportunity in the state of Georgia for students to show their livestock. That means there are entries into the various livestock shows from all over the state, with many competitors travelling hundreds of miles to compete in Chattooga County. Each year, the livestock shows at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair reach maximum entry for participation and this year is no exception.
There is so much to see and do each year at the fair, but fair-goers are encouraged to take some time and enjoy the livestock shows that take place each year.
This year’s livestock shows are as follows: