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September 4, 2026

Mr. Gregory Allen “Greg” Webb, Obit. (C)

o age 68 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026 at the Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Greg was born in Trion, Georgia on April 17, 1958, son of R.V. Webb and Elizabeth “Sue” Wesson Edwards. He was retired from the Roper Corporation and was of the Baptist Faith. Greg was a member of the Trion Golf Club and enjoyed playing golf with his dad several times a week. He also enjoyed picking his guitar and was an accomplished athlete in his school years.

Greg was preceded in death by his wife, Janice “Jan” Starkey Webb.

Greg is survived by his parents, R.V. and Sue Edwards; brother and sister-in-law, Rusty and Susan Webb; a nephew and his wife, Dustin and LeAnn Webb, and their children, Sophie and Paisleigh; and a niece and her husband, Kenya and Timothy Brooks and their daughter, Veda.

Funeral Services for Greg will be held Tuesday, September 8, 2026 at 5:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Chaplain Billy Murdock officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.

Pallbearers will be Bob Wesson, Tim Wesson, Tracy Wesson, Jeff Wesson, Billy Sabo and Dustin Webb. Honorary Pallbearers will be Dustin Fitzgerald, the Staff of Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center; Staff of Affinis Hospice and Dustin Fitzgerald.

Greg’s Family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 3:30 P.M. until the funeral hour.

The family respectfully asks that no food be sent.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – September 4, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, September 4, 2026:

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Lyerly Community Church September 4, 2026

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Labor Day Gospel Fest Set For Monday In Cloudland

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The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department will sponsor a Labor Day Gospel Fest this Monday, September 7, at Cloudland Community Park.

The event will be held from 10 AM until 2 PM Eastern Time and there is no admission charge.

The Gospel Fest will feature open-mic gospel music, and sound equipment will be provided. Musicians are encouraged to bring their instruments and join in during the event.

The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department will also be selling barbecue plates for $10, which includes a drink.

The Labor Day Gospel Fest offers residents an opportunity to enjoy gospel music, food and fellowship while supporting the Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department.

Again, the event is Monday from 10 AM until 2 PM at Cloudland Community Park, with no admission fee.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat Advisory Continues Today As Temperatures Reach Mid-90s

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Another round of dangerous heat is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, with temperatures climbing into the mid-90s and heat index values topping 100 degrees.

September 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Allegedly Damaging Cable Box And Resisting Deputy

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A 69-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County sheriff’s deputy responded to a report of someone tampering with a cable box on Mississippi Avenue last Friday.

September 4, 2026

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Georgia Department Of Labor Adjusts Timeline For New Unemployment System

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The Georgia Department of Labor is adjusting the rollout timeline for UI Inspire, the largest unemployment insurance system modernization project in Georgia history.

September 4, 2026

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AAA Urges Drivers To Prepare Vehicles Before Labor Day Road Trips

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AAA says nearly 405,000 drivers needed roadside assistance during last year’s Labor Day holiday travel period. The most common problems involved towing, battery issues and flat tires.

September 4, 2026

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Walker County To Hold Patriot Day Service On 25th Anniversary Of 9/11

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Walker County will hold a Patriot Day service on Friday, September 11, to recognize and remember first responders on the 25th anniversary of the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks.

The public service, led by Walker County Fire Rescue and the Walker County Sheriff’s Office, will begin at 8:40 AM on the steps of the Walker County Courthouse in LaFayette.

The September 11 attacks were the deadliest incident in U.S. history for firefighters, police officers and other first responders, with nearly 400 first responders killed that day. Hundreds more have since died from illnesses linked to their work at the attack sites.

Students from LaFayette High School’s JROTC and chorus programs, along with students from Ridgeland High School, will take part in the ceremony.

Also participating will be Congressman Clay Fuller, Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, Walker County Fire Chief Blake Hodge and other local first responders.

The ceremony will be held at the Walker County Courthouse, 103 South Duke Street in LaFayette, and is scheduled to conclude at 9:10 AM.

Limited seating will be available for those unable to stand.