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August 27, 2026

Old-Fashioned Apple Festival Seeking Apple Pie Competitors

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Local bakers who believe they make the best apple pie around will have a chance to prove it during the upcoming Old-Fashioned Apple Festival in Summerville.

Summerville Main Street is putting out the call for competitors for both the Standard Apple Pie Contest and Fried Apple Pie Contest during this year’s festival.

There is no registration fee to enter, and organizers say the contests offer local bakers an opportunity to showcase their favorite recipes while competing for cash prizes, trophies and bragging rights.

Cash prizes and trophies will be awarded in each division. First place will receive $100, second place $75 and third place $50.

The Old-Fashioned Apple Festival is set for Saturday, September 5, from 10 AM until 3 PM at the Summerville Depot. Along with the apple pie competitions, the festival will feature apple-themed products, craft and food vendors, live demonstrations, children’s activities and live music throughout the day.

Those interested in entering either apple pie competition can contact Summerville Main Street at 706-859-0900, extension 1337, or email slocklear@summervillega.org for contest rules and registration information.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Revival At Berryton Baptist Church

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Revival at Berryton Baptist Church September 7th through 11th, 2026, starting nightly at 7 p.m. Brother John Dorsey will be preaching the revival and Mickey Skates is the pastor. Everyone is welcome.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

In Search Of Outdoor Dog Kennels

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Looking for dog kennel for outdoors. Contact 706-676-1036

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hospital Bed And Farming Equipment For Sale

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Farming equipment and hospital bed for sale, raises and lowers. Contact 706-238-0465

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 26, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 26, 2026:

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

South Commerce Street COC-Talks From The Bible August 26, 2026

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August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Community Church August 26, 2026

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August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

COUNTRY MUSIC LEGEND DOLLY PARTON DIES AT 80

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The world has lost one of country music’s most beloved voices.

Dolly Parton died Tuesday at the age of 80. The Tennessee native rose from humble beginnings in the Smoky Mountains to become one of the most recognizable and loved entertainers in the world.

Over a career spanning more than six decades, Dolly gave us classics including Jolene, 9 to 5 and I Will Always Love You. But her legacy reaches far beyond music. Through the Dolly Parton Imagination Library, she helped put hundreds of millions of books into the hands of children around the world.

Singer. Songwriter. Actress. Businesswoman. Philanthropist. And, through it all, unmistakably Dolly.

For those of us in this part of the country, she always seemed a little closer to home — a Tennessee mountain girl who never forgot where she came from.

Dolly Parton was 80 years old.

Rest in peace, Dolly. The Smoky Mountains — and the world — will never quite sound the same.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mostly Sunny Today; Storm Chances Increase Thursday

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Northwest Georgia will enjoy a mostly sunny and seasonable Wednesday before rain and thunderstorm chances increase heading into Thursday.

August 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Man Dies Following Pedestrian Accident On Highway 114

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A 66-year-old Lyerly man died Tuesday following an accident involving a pedestrian and a motor vehicle on Highway 114, according to the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office.

The Coroner’s Office says it was notified of the fatal accident at approximately 4:15 p.m. Tuesday, August 25, 2026. The accident occurred in the 6000 block of Highway 114 in Lyerly.

The victim was identified as Tony L. Edgeworth, 66, of Lyerly.

According to the release, Edgeworth was treated at the scene by Atrium Floyd EMS and LifeForce Air Medical personnel. Officials initially prepared for possible air transport, but Edgeworth was determined to be too unstable to be transported by helicopter.

He was instead transported by ambulance to Atrium Floyd Chattooga Emergency Room, where he later died from his injuries.

Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney and the Georgia State Patrol are investigating the accident. Additional details about the circumstances surrounding the collision were not included in the initial release.

The Coroner’s Office asked the community to keep Edgeworth’s family in their prayers during this difficult time.