Georgia Governor Brian Kemp pledged Wednesday to continue pushing major tort reform legislation when the Georgia General Assembly convenes in January for the 2025 legislative session.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 7, 2024:
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.
AdventHealth Georgia recently hosted Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr for an insightful discussion with their leadership team. The visit provided an opportunity to delve into the pressing challenges and promising opportunities within the health care sector.
Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Monday that the state has partnered with Enhanced Voting to bring the Ballot Scout tool to voters across the state. This cutting-edge platform will provide Georgia voters with real-time updates on their absentee by mail ballots, enhancing transparency and confidence in the voting process.
The Georgia Department of Transportation, in partnership with Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) announced Aug. 1 the launch of a safe driving app used to prevent crashes and improve road safety.
Summerville Police were called to a Red Leaf Lane address on Saturday after a complaint was made about vandalism to a vehicle. When police arrived on the scene, they observed that three tires had been slashed on a 2017 Buick Lacrosse. The mother of the victim told police that she believed a woman that her son had been arguing with had slashed the tires. The mother said that the woman in question had made the comment several times that if three tires were cut on a vehicle, insurance wouldn’t pay. The incident was turned over to an investigator with the Summerville Police Department.
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition is teaming up with the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia for the 22nd annual Health Initiative for Men & Women, set for Saturday, August 17th from 8 am to noon at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 East 12th Street in Rome. Erin Hernandez, President and CEO of the Coalition, says that the event will feature screenings, vendors, refreshments, and educational opportunities.
Hernandez asserts that the health screenings that will be offered at the event could potentially save lives, as early detection is key to recovery from cancer and other health concerns.
To schedule an appointment for a mammogram at the event, call (706) 509-6840 and choose option one.
AdventHealth Redmond announces the opening of the Cardiac Care Fund, a fundraising initiative dedicated to expanding access to quality heart health care. The fund will provide early diagnosis through screenings, education and bridge the gap between essential services and treatment.