Three Opportunities To Meet Santa In Summerville This Weekend

If you have little ones ready to tell Santa what they have on their Christmas list, there are three opportunities to see Santa Claus in Summerville this weekend.  The first will be at the Summerville Christmas Parade on Friday evening.  The second will be at the Chattooga County 4H Breakfast with Santa at the Chattooga County Ag Center on Saturday.  As of Tuesday morning, there were a few tickets still available.  Contact the Chattooga County Extension Office for ticket information.  The third opportunity will be Sunday afternoon from 1 PM – 4 PM at 292 East Washington Street in Summerville.  Santa’s visits on East Washington Street are always free and open to anyone who wants to come by.

Pennville First Baptist Church “Walk Through Bethlehem” Saturday December 3rd

The Pennville First Baptist Church will be presenting “A Walk Through Bethlehem” on Saturday, Dec. 3 from. 5: – 8:00 P.m. This is a free event. Join us and experience what it might have been like the night Jesus was born. Visit the market, interact with the characters, and end with finding Jesus in the manger. Our hope and prayers are for each person to know the greatest gift is free, eternal life and salvation. We will be accepting nonperishable food items for those in need.

Atrium Health Floyd Generates More Than $1 Billion to Economy

 

The Atrium Health Floyd system has an impact of more than $1 billion on local and state economies. That figure is based on a report from the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) and data supplied by Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center and the Alabama Hospital Association (ALAHA).

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Summerville Man Dies In Floyd County Accident

A twenty-five-year-old Summerville man was killed in an automobile accident in Floyd County on Sunday.  Floyd County Police say that the accident happened on Georgia 101 in the Silver Creek area.

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Christmas With The Alpacas This Weekend

This weekend is the time to see local alpaca farm TMMA Farms & Sanctuary all decked out for Christmas.  Vistors can interact with all the alpacas and llamas and shop with vendors that have worked so hard all year to make their one of a kind goodies and gifts.

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Local Republicans Cancel December Meeting

Due to a scheduling conflict, there will be no monthly meeting for the Chattooga County Republican Party in December.  Monthly meetings will resume in January of 2023.

Christmas Parade & Victorian Christmas

The City of Summerville is gearing up for the 2022 Christmas Parade, to be held this Friday, December 2, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s parade theme is “Winter Wonderland”. Summerville Main Street will present live musical entertainment featuring Charlie Long in front of the Chattooga County Courthouse beginning at 5:30 p.m. until the start of the parade. Downtown businesses and restaurants invite the public to shop and enjoy a meal before or after the parade.

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Former Speaker Ralston Remembered For Friendships Across Party Lines

The late Georgia Speaker of the House David Ralston was laid to rest over the past weekend.  Ralston,  a Republican from Blue Ridge, was eulogized by former governors and legislators, and was notably remembered for his friendships across party lines.

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Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Decline

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Georgia gas prices continue to decline at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.04 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 6 cents less than a week ago, 13 cents less than a month ago, and 18 cents less than this time last year.

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Walker County Residents: Tomorrow Is Deadline For Stocking Full Of Love Applications

Walker County residents needing help for Christmas for kids this year have until tomorrow to apply for the Al Millard Memorial Stocking Full of Love of Walker County.  The deadline is November 30th.  Assistance for families with children up to age 14 is available. 

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