The Trion United Methodist Church will have their Brunswick Stew sale this Saturday, January 7, 2023. The stew should be ready around 10 AM and can be picked up under the awning at the fellowship hall. The stew is $9 per quart and is available on a first-come-first-serve basis. The Trion United Methodist Women will be having a bake sale from 10AM – 1PM with a good selection of cookies, brownies, fried pies, cakes and other sweets. Trion United Methodist Church is located at 17 Deforest Avenue in Trion.
With 2022 coming to a close, here are some of the top news stories from the previous year. WZQZ ranked these stories based on interaction from the public via emails, social media and conversations from listeners and web readers.
An Alexander Street, Summerville man reported the theft of a package to the Summerville Police Department on Wednesday of this week. Marcus Lee told a responding officer that FedEx had dropped of a package at his house earlier in the day and he had received a notification and picture from FedEx showing that the package had been delivered. When the complainant arrived home, the package was missing. Mr. Lee asked that a report about the theft be on file at the police department.
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King is urging residents to practice extreme caution this New Year’s Eve when celebrating with fireworks.
Kick off the new year and get a jump on those resolutions by lacing up and heading out to one of Georgia’s State Parks and Historic Sites to celebrate First Day Hikes on New Year’s Day. James H. Sloppy Floyd State Park here in Chattooga County is one of the parks participating in the national initiative created to encourage people to get out and explore the great outdoors. Hikers are invited to enjoy the beauty and inspiration found in nature that awaits right in Georgia’s backyard.
There will be a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Atrium Health Floyd coming up this evening in Rome.
Georgia authorities have reported more than a dozen fatalities during the holidays this year. As the holidays continue into the new year, Georgia State Patrol is focused on keeping travelers safe on the road. Over Christmas weekend, state troopers reported 13 people died in crashes.
A warehouse on Highway 140, Turkey Mountain Road, in the Armuchee Community has sold and the sale could mean more jobs for the area.
Mr. Terry W. Woody age 72 of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at a Rome Hospital.
Mr. Terry was born May 20, 1950 in Ringgold, GA to the late Olin and Estelle Wilson Woody. He was retired from 5 Star Vending and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was an accomplished musician and enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Brenda Packard, Joyce Spivey, and Glenda Woody.
Survivors include his wife of over 42 years, Charlotte Green Woody; children, Olin Woody, Chris Blanks, and Lisa Hampton; brothers, Leon Woody, Tim (Tammy) Woody, and Kenneth “Bo” Woody; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Woody will take place at 2:00 Saturday, December 31 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Berryton Cemetery with Bobby Nixon, Chris Nixon, Ronnie Croy, Brandon Croy, Chad Green, and Terry Green serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Teems and Wayne Blansit.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.