Federal health officials have identified shredded iceberg lettuce served at certain Taco Bell restaurants as the source of a multistate outbreak of cyclosporiasis, an intestinal illness that can cause prolonged watery diarrhea.
Oak Hill Methodist Church to Celebrate Homecoming August 2
Oak Hill Methodist Church is inviting the community to its annual Homecoming celebration on Sunday, August 2.
The service will begin at 10:30 a.m., with Kirk Ayers serving as worship leader. Following the morning worship service, everyone is invited to stay for a covered dish lunch and a time of fellowship.
Pastor David Humphrey and the congregation of Oak Hill Methodist Church are extending an open invitation to the community to attend the special service, enjoy food and fellowship, and celebrate together.
The church encourages anyone looking for a place to worship or reconnect with friends and neighbors to join them for the annual Homecoming celebration.
Mr. Daniel Richard “Danny” Eldredge, age 79, of Cloudland, GA, died Friday, July 17, 2026, at Atrium Health Floyd.
Mr. Eldredge was born September 16, 1946, in Atlanta, GA, son of the late Lemuel and Anabelle Lee Eldredge. He was a member of the Fort Payne Church of God, and prior to his retirement, was employed as a railroad engineer with Norfolk Southern. He loved his family and enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Eldredge was also an airplane pilot and skydiver, and was an avid gun collector.
Survivors include his wife of 32 years, Kate Eldredge; children, Jeremy Shayne Harrington, Jody (Melody) Harrington, and Jamie (Ken) Rettie; a brother, Marty (Terri) Eldredge; grandchildren, Shayne Harrington, Cody Harrington, Kortney Harrington, Andrew Yennie, Isaiah Yennie, Delaney Harrington, Matthew Goodwin, Jordan (Samantha) Clay, Luke Rettie, and Heather Rettie; and a great-grandson, Grayson Clay.
Memorial services for Mr. Eldredge will be held at 4:00 P.M. Monday, July 20, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Jim Colley officiating.
There will be a gathering of family and friends at Mason Funeral Home from 3:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Monday.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, July 18, 2026:
A hot and muggy Saturday is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with scattered showers and thunderstorms developing during the afternoon.
A celebration of cultures from around the world will take place today at the Summerville Train Depot as the City of Summerville hosts its Multicultural Festival from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m.
The free, family-friendly event will feature a “Taste Around the World” with a variety of international foods, live entertainment, craft vendors, cultural displays and activities celebrating the diverse traditions that make up the local community.
Visitors will also have the opportunity to see the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s antique steam locomotive arrive at the depot and watch demonstrations of the historic Summerville Turntable, one of the few operating railroad turntables of its kind.
The festival is open to all ages and will be held at the Summerville Train Depot, 111 East Washington Street.
Organizations planning to use raffles as fundraisers should be aware that Georgia law allows only qualified nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations to conduct them legally.
Under O.C.G.A. § 16-12-22.1, only qualified nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations—including charities, churches and schools—may operate raffles in Georgia. Individuals and for-profit businesses are prohibited from conducting raffles, and unauthorized raffles may constitute illegal commercial gambling, which is a felony under Georgia law.
To qualify, an organization must have maintained valid IRS 501(c) tax-exempt status for at least 24 months and obtain an annual raffle license from the sheriff’s office in the county where the organization is based. The application fee may be up to $100.
Georgia law also requires raffles to be conducted only on property owned by the nonprofit, property leased by the organization for purposes other than conducting raffles, or property leased from another qualified nonprofit organization. Participants must be at least 18 years old, unless accompanied by an adult.
Organizations holding four or more raffles each year must submit an annual report of raffle receipts and expenditures, signed by a certified public accountant, to the sheriff by April 15.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader makes raffle license applications and related forms available online through the Sheriff’s Office website at https://chattooga-ga-sheriff.org/.
Bargain hunters and vendors alike will have an opportunity to buy, sell and explore during the Hwy 27 Longest Yard Sale at Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville, scheduled for Thursday, August 6, through Saturday, August 8.
Hosted by the City of Summerville, the three-day event runs from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. each day at Dowdy Park. Organizers say shoppers can expect a wide variety of treasures while sellers have a chance to clean out unwanted items and earn extra money.
Vendor spaces measure 15-by-15 feet and are available for $5 per day. Those interested in reserving a space can request a vendor form by emailing slocklear@summervillega.org.
Dowdy Park is located along Highway 27 in the heart of downtown Summerville, offering convenient access and plenty of visibility throughout the event.
The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released food service inspection scores for the first half of July, with local restaurants earning strong marks overall.
Georgia families will be able to save substantially more for future education expenses under two major changes to the state’s Path2College 529 Plan.