A federal judge on Friday sentenced former Georgia Insurance Commissioner John Oxendine to serve three-and-a-half years in prison after Oxendine pleaded guilty to conspiracy to commit health care fraud.
Temperatures today and tomorrow will be in the upper 90’s with some areas possibly seeing triple digits but there is some relief in sight for the extreme heat.
A fifty-nine-year-old Summerville man was arrested earlier this month after driving into a parked car in the lot of Pay-N-Tote in Summerville. According to Summerville Police, Stephen Duane Shaver ran into the other vehicle and then left the scene. He then drove to his residence on Congress Street. Police arrested Shaver and charged him with hit and run and leaving the scene of an accident. He was additionally charged with driving under the influence of alcohol.
From 1947 -1980 the Tooga Theatre was on a thriving block downtown as shown in this late 50s Rodeo Parade picture. The history of the Tooga and plans for a possible rebirth as a place for community events will be the subject of the their meeting today at 2 PM at the historic Summerville Depot, located on East Washington Street in Summerville. Meetings of the Chattooga County Historical Society are free and open to the public.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce says it is important to stay informed on the latest trends in financial fraud — so that you can easily detect and help protect yourself from bad actors.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, July 13, 2024
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) are investigating reports of severe illnesses associated with Diamond Shruumz-brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies.
Harbin Clinic is proud to announce that Harbin Clinic Gastroenterology Endoscopy and GI Lab Rome has been selected as a recipient of the 2024 Excellence in Professionalism Distinction for the fourth year in a row. This prestigious award recognizes facilities that support gastroenterology nurses’ commitment to excellence.
GHSA 6A Tournament 1st Round
Area high school coaches can learn more about ensuring the health and safety of their athletes and take CPR training during a July 30 education event at Berry College’s Krannert Center, hosted by Atrium Health Floyd’s certified athletic trainers.
Yesterday, Georgia Department of Corrections Director of Communications Joan Heath said Johnson State Prison received an anonymous call from someone who said they saw someone running toward a wooded area near the prison on Friday. The caller said it appeared they were running away from the facility.