The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three additional measles cases connected to the current metro Atlanta outbreak, bringing the number of cases associated with that outbreak to eight.
A community voter registration and education event called “Power to the Polls” will be held Saturday, September 19, from 10 AM until 2 PM at the Fairway Recreation Center, 81 Senior Drive in Summerville.
The event is being hosted by Summerville City Councilwoman Simone Adams and Ashley Adams and will offer voter registration assistance and verification.
Organizers say those attending should bring a valid photo ID.
The event will also feature free lunch while supplies last, along with giveaways and prizes throughout the day.
“Power to the Polls” is being promoted as a community voter registration and education initiative under the theme “Your Voice, Your Vote.”
Anyone with questions or interested in volunteering can call 706-537-3869.
U.S. Senator Raphael Warnock is calling for a statewide moratorium on new data center construction in Georgia, saying large projects should not move forward until protections are in place for local residents.
Chattooga County voters who plan to vote by absentee ballot in the November 3 General and Special Election can now submit their applications.
According to Chattooga County Elections and Registration, absentee-by-mail applications must be received between August 17 and October 23, 2026.
The first absentee ballots will be mailed beginning October 5.
Completed absentee ballots must be received by the Registrar’s Office no later than 7 PM on Election Day, November 3. Officials say absentee ballots should not be turned in at Election Day polling locations. Ballots taken to a polling location on Election Day will be voided or cancelled and must instead be returned to the Registrar’s Office at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.
Different deadlines apply to voters covered under the Uniformed and Overseas Citizens Absentee Voting Act.
Voters with questions about absentee voting can contact Chattooga County Elections and Registration.
A Junior Angler Fishing Day will be held Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM until 2 PM at Canyon Mouth Park at Little River Canyon National Preserve.
The event is being held as part of National Public Lands Day and will feature fishing instruction and education for all ages, along with fish-printing arts and crafts for those who do not want to fish.
All supplies will be provided.
Fishing is free for youth ages 16 and under. Adults who want to fish must have a valid Alabama fishing license.
Participants can also complete a Junior Angler booklet to receive a Junior Angler Ranger badge.
There will be no entrance fee for the day.
Again, the event is Saturday, September 26, from 10 AM until 2 PM at Canyon Mouth Park at Little River Canyon National Preserve.
Georgia recorded another record-breaking year for economic development, with approximately $35.2 billion in new project investments during Fiscal Year 2026, according to Governor Brian Kemp and the Georgia Department of Economic Development.
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Mr. Terry William Davenport, age 70, of Trion, GA, died Friday, September 4, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd.
Mr. Davenport was born August 12, 1956, in Trion, GA, son of the late William Hubert Davenport and Bobbie Louise Johnson Davenport. Prior to his retirement, he worked as a meat cutter at several grocery stores, most recently for United Grocery Outlet. He was also an avid Atlanta Falcons fan.
Survivors include his twin brother, Jerry Davenport; sisters, Barbara “Babs” Davenport (Ronnie) White, Wanda Davenport (Carl) Spinks; as well as numerous nieces and nephews.
Mr. Davenport will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 5:00 until 7:00 P.M. Thursday, September 10, 2026.
There will be no formal funeral service.
Mrs. Paula Wygena Brown, age 92 of Trion, Georgia passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at her residence.
Mrs. Brown was born in Trion, Georgia on April 30, 1934, daughter of the late Leo Scoggins and Mary Stewart Scoggins. She was a member of the Harvest Worship Center and was retired from the Chattooga County School System, where she taught elementary school. Mrs. Brown loved God, going to church and serving the Lord. She loved meeting people and praying with them. Mrs. Brown also loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren and great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Brown was preceded in death by a brother, Billy Scoggins.
Mrs. Brown is survived by a daughter, Pamela Shireman; son, Keith Brown; sister, Geneva Dillard; grandchildren, Stephanie Shiremen, Amanda Shireman, Fallon Shireman and Tara Shireman; great grandchildren, Samara Shireman, Brianna Cundiff, Logan Cundiff, Delane Ivey, Mary Schockley, Shane Dodd, Tyrone Smith, Jr., Azaria Smith, SaLaira Smith, Naviah Smith and Koby Bunner; several great-great grandchildren, and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Services for Mrs. Brown will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Billy Wright and Rev. Steve Collins officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Shane Dodd, Tyrone Smith, Jr., Doug Gill, Jeff Greene, Koby Gunner and Logan Cundiff.
Mrs. Brown’s family will receive friends Tuesday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 5, 2026: