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August 28, 2026

Mr. Lonnie Rogers, Obit (M)

Mr. Lonnie Rogers, age 75, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at Advent Health Redmond.

Mr. Rogers was born October 14, 1950, in Jeanerette, LA, son of the late Willis James Rogers, Sr. and Emerite Pichoff Rogers. He was a member of Sonrise Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Schneider Trucking. He was also retired from the Chattooga County School System where he worked as a bus driver.

Lonnie was a man of strong Christian faith who loved the Lord and enjoyed sharing that love with everyone around him. He had a kind and loving heart and always found joy in the simple things in life. One of his favorite ways to spend his time was fishing, but what he cherished most was being surrounded by the people he loved.

Lonnie especially treasured the time he spent with his children and grandchildren. He loved making memories with them, laughing with them, and simply enjoying having them close. His family meant the world to him, and his love for them could be seen in everything he did.

Lonnie leaves behind a beautiful legacy of faith, love, family, and cherished memories. He will be deeply missed, but his love and the memories he created with his family will live on in their hearts forever.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Jim Rogers and Bill Rogers.

Survivors include his wife, Kay Rogers; daughters, Lesa (Carl) Davenport, Kristian (Ray) Godfrey, Candi (Germaine) Cook, and Leslie (Michael) Cook-Bevels; brother, Danny (Norma) Rogers; sisters-in-law, Brenda Rogers and Peggy Rogers; grandchildren, Christopher (Lindsay) Godfrey, Devin Davenport, Katie (Amber) Bentley, Zane Armond, Zoey (Garrett) Cook, Ty Godfrey, Zander (Tabitha) Cook, Zayden Cook, Braxson Cook-Bevels, Brynlee Cook-Bevels, and Briley Cook-Bevels; and great-grandchildren, Heaven Godfrey, Zaleigh Nickons, Malasia Tice, Remi Godfrey, Magnolia Heaps, and Piper Godfrey.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Saturday, August 29, 2026, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. James Baird and Rev. Tyler Chastain officiating. Honorary pallbearers will be Christopher Godfrey, Devin Davenport, Zane Armond, Ty Godfrey, Zander Cook, Zayden Cook, and Braxson Cook-Bevels.

Mr. Rogers will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 12:00 Noon until the hour of service on Saturday.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – August 28, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 28, 2026:

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

South Commerce Street COC-Talks From The Bible August 28, 2026

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Lyerly Community Church August 28, 2026

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August 28, 2026

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Friday Brings Mostly Sunny Skies, Slight Storm Chance

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Northwest Georgia will see a mostly sunny and seasonably warm Friday, with only a small chance for an afternoon shower or thunderstorm.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Property Tax Class Set For Monday In Chattooga County

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Chattooga County residents who have questions about their property assessments, appeals or tax bills will have an opportunity to hear directly from county officials during a free property tax class Monday, August 31.

The class, “Understanding Property Taxes in Chattooga County,” will begin at 6 PM at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, 33 Middle School Road in Summerville.

The goal is to give residents a clearer understanding of how property taxes work at the local level, including assessments, appeals, exemptions, tax relief, tax bills and how the county millage rate is established.

Sole Commissioner Andy Allen will open the class with an overview of the property tax process and explain the roles of the different elected county officials involved. Allen will also discuss how the millage rate process works.

Chattooga County Tax Assessor Nancy Edgeman will explain the property tax appeal process and the duties of the Tax Assessor’s Office.

Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton will cover how taxpayers can understand and estimate their tax bills, the different layers of property tax relief available in 2026 and property tax exemptions.

The class comes at a particularly important time for local property owners, with many Chattooga County residents questioning their latest property assessments and filing appeals.

The program is Monday, August 31, at 6 PM at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Stolen Vehicle Recovered After Being Found On Oak Street

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A vehicle reported stolen from a Summerville residence was later recovered on Oak Street, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Unemployment Falls To 3.1 Percent In July

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Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate unchanged at 5.6 percent, Rome Down

Unemployment declined across Northwest Georgia in July, with the regional jobless rate falling to 3.1 percent, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.

That rate was down three-tenths of a percentage point from June and well below the 3.8 percent rate recorded one year ago.

Georgia Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes said July brought lower unemployment in every metro area and region of the state. She credited cooperation among state leaders, local communities and businesses, saying the department remains focused on putting Georgians to work and expanding economic opportunity.

In Northwest Georgia, the labor force declined by 1,274 people over the month but was still up 7,400 compared with a year ago, reaching 459,530.

The number of employed residents increased by 164 over the month and by 10,492 over the year, bringing total employment in the region to 445,273.

Initial unemployment claims rose by 148 from June, totaling 1,956, but were still down sharply from a year earlier — by 2,196 claims.

The July numbers point to continued year-over-year improvement in Northwest Georgia’s labor market, with more people working and fewer residents unemployed than at the same time last year.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Connecticut Man Jailed In Floyd County On Grooming And Threat Charges

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A Connecticut man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Thursday on charges involving alleged online contact with someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl.

According to arrest warrants, 29-year-old Gabriel Reno Lorenzo Grant of Norwich, Connecticut, is charged with grooming a minor, obscene internet contact with a child, and terroristic threats and acts.

The warrants allege that Grant sent text messages between June 8 and June 11 to an individual he believed was a 14-year-old female. Investigators say the messages were intended to prepare, persuade or coerce the juvenile into a sexual offense.

The warrants further allege that Grant discussed various sexual acts during the messages and later made threats to blind, rape and murder the individual.

Grant was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Thursday. The charges are allegations, and Grant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AdventHealth To Host Free Night Of Hope Concert In Rome

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AdventHealth is inviting families from across Northwest Georgia to come together for an evening of music, worship and encouragement at the Night of Hope on Saturday, September 19, at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome.