After several months, there is still no word on a missing DeKalb County, Alabama girl.  Makenna Purvis went missing in September of 2022.  She was last seen in Valley Head, Alabama.  Makenna was once an employee at Lucky’s Supermarket in Menlo.  She is described as 5ft 6 inches tall and weighing about 100 to 120 pounds. She has red hair and hazel eyes. If anyone has any information about her whereabouts, you should contact the DeKalb County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office at 256-845-3801 or the investigations office at 256-845-8562.

A Chattooga County woman reported a case of debit card fraud to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department last week.  According to a report released on Tuesday, the complainant told a responding deputy that someone had used her United Community Bank card to make purchases totaling over $900.  The purchases were made in New Mexico.  The complainant discovered that her debit card had been used on 10 separate occasions without her permission.  The debit card fraud is being investigated by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

A pair of siblings are missing out of Walker County, authorities said Tuesday.

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office said 16-year-old Lucius Deanecelli and 14-year-old Laney Deanecelli were last seen on Monday in Rock Spring, Georgia.

The two may be in the Chattanooga area.

If you’ve seen Lucius or Laney, contact Lieutenant William Davis at 706-760-1954 or Walker County Emergency Management at 706-375-7810.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 1, 2023:

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A Trion woman reported a case of credit card fraud to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office on Thursday of last week.  The complainant said that she discovered someone had used her social security number to open a credit card account.  The woman contacted the credit card company and they said that they would need a report from the sheriff’s office to stop the credit card application.  The responding deputy advised the woman that a report would be filed and also gave her information on how to lock her credit to prevent any further fraud.

State Rep. Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee) has released his weekly legislative update.  You can see the complete report below:

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Vietnam War era veterans will be honored at a public event on March 29, 2023 at noon at the Chattooga County Civic Center in Summerville. This date is National Vietnam War Veterans Day, a federal holiday.

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During Red Cross Month, the American Red Cross recognizes those who make lifesaving missions possible — including remarkable volunteers, who represent 90% of the Red Cross workforce. When people face what can be the worst time in their lives, Red Cross volunteers step up to help people get the relief and care they need. This annual celebration began 80 years ago when President Franklin D. Roosevelt first proclaimed March as Red Cross Month to raise awareness of the organization’s critical humanitarian mission. The Red Cross says that their work today is powered by volunteers, financial and blood donors, community partners and people trained in vital health and safety skills.  Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry will be issuing a proclamation at 10 AM this morning, recognizing the month of March at Red Cross Month.

You have probably seen all of the hearts in downtown Summerville during the month of February.  The hearts were placed downtown by Summerville Main Street as part of a monthlong promotion for Valentine’s Day.  Susan Locklear, Summerville Main Street Director, reported that one of the hearts was stolen over the past weekend.  Locklear came to the Summerville Police Department to report that one of the hearts in front of the Chattooga County Courthouse was stolen.  The heart said, “Hey there handsome man”.  Locklear said that the value of the heart was $30.

Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of February, 2023:

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