Chattooga County Public Works Director Joe Reed says that Welcome Hill Road will remain closed today while tile repairs are made. The work began yesterday after a tile washed out between Old Justice Road and Chandler Road. Last night, a motorist went around the “Road Closed” barricade resulting in damages to the work that public works had done on Wednesday.
Judges and attorneys in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit have had to learn how to conduct business a bit differently during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is virtually shut down, but there are a few exceptions.
The 2020 Honeybee Festival in LaFayette has been cancelled due to ongoing health and economic concerns of the COVID-19 pandemic. The cancellation includes other events that had been associated with the Festival such as the Honeybee Metric-Century Bicycle Ride, BBQ Competition, and Beauty Pageant.
Summerville Police were called to a Lewis Street residence after a complaint about a theft. The complainant identified a suspect to the police and said that he had stolen a lawn ornament and red grill from her yard.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of April:
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced today a deadline extension for new applications for the 2020 Roadside Enhancement and Beautification Council (REBC) Grant program (formerly known as the GATEway Grant program). The new application deadline is May 15. The mission of the REBC Grant program is to provide funding for enhancement and beautification projects along Georgia’s roadsides.
WSB TV in Atlanta says that there are a lot of questions as Georgia prepares to reopen for business under strict social distancing guidelines to prevent the spread of coronavirus. The news outlet spoke with Georgia Labor Commissioner Mark Butler about some of the questions Georgia workers are asking.
Georgia’s insurance commissioner has been deployed to the front lines of the coronavirus battle, working with his National Guard unit as they help cities across the country turn convention centers into hospitals.
With strong winds, rain, hail, and possible tornadoes predicted to impact most of the state Thursday, Georgia Power remains committed to providing its 2.6 million customers safe and reliable service during the COVID-19 pandemic, while offering important safety tips and storm resources. Spring is one of the most active seasons for severe thunderstorms with lightning, hail and tornadoes, though severe weather can happen at any time.
