Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, July 6, 2024:
The Chattooga County Democratic Party will meet on Monday, July 15 at the Summerville Senior Center. The meeting will begin at 6pm. Members will be asked to help write and stamp postcards to swing voters for the upcoming general election. Future projects will also be discussed. All members are encouraged to attend. Light refreshments will be served.
The Rome News Tribune reported the tragic drowning death of a child in Floyd County on Independence Day.
Walker County dispatchers received a call yesterday afternoon shortly after 1 PM about a structure fire at 14 Rayleigh Drive in LaFayette. After reportedly hearing lightning strike his house, the homeowner went outside and noticed smoke coming from the attic area, prompting him to call 911.
Firefighters arrived to find visible flames coming from the home. As part of their fire suppression, they ventilated the roof to keep the fire from spreading beyond the attic. It took firefighters about an hour to get the blaze under control.
There were no injuries, but the house sustained fire damage to the attic and water damage to other areas.
Summerville Main Street and the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will be hosting a ribbon cutting next week on Tuesday, July 9th at a new downtown home décor business. MJ Designs will be located at 9974 Commerce Street in the former State Farm Insurance office at the corner of Georgia Avenue. MJ Designs currently has a booth at River City in Rome and features artwork, vintage décor, lamps, new and antique furniture. The ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 11 AM and the public is invited to attend.
The Trion Recreation Department has announced Fall Sports registration. Registration will begin Monday, July 8 and will end Saturday, August 10! Late Registration will be the week of August 12th – 17th. An additional $10 will be added for late registrations.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriffs Office for Friday, July 5, 2024:
A video taken by area residents shows hundreds of dead fish in the Chattooga River following an ammonia spill at Mount Vernon Mills last week. The spill happened outside the mill as an Airgas company truck was delivering ammonia to the cotton mill.
The Summerville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations online for Fall Sports (Football, Cheerleading, Soccer, Volleyball) at www.summervillerec.org through August 11th.
A fundraiser for the Chattooga 4H Shotgun Team will be held next month at the Floyd County Wildlife Club, located just off Highway 100, just across the Chattooga-Floyd County line. The sporting clays fundraiser will take place on Saturday, August 24th at 9 AM. The registration fee is $500 for a four-person team. All participants will need to provide their own shells and sign a waiver provided by the Floyd County Wildlife Club. Lunch is included. The first place team will receive an $800 cash prize, and there will be various door prizes given away. You can secure your team’s spot by contacting John Smith at 706-978-9182 or BJ Montgomery at 706-676-6710.