AG’s Office Announces Recoveries Of Over $178 Million For Georgia Residents

On Thursday of last week, Attorney General Chris Carr announced that the Office of the Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division helped more than 206,000 consumers and obtained civil recoveries totaling over $178 million for Georgians and the state between July 1, 2021, and June 30, 2022 (FY 2022).

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Health Inspection Scores – First Half Of October 2022

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Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of October, 2022:

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Rome Police Department Hiring Event

Looking for a job? The Rome Police Department is hiring.

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Northwest Georgia Family Still Searching For Missing Girl

The parents of a Northwest Georgia girl that has been missing for three years are still hopeful for information about their missing daughter.  There is now a $50,000 reward being offered in the case.

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“Sparky The Fire Dog” Visits Local Head Start

“Sparky” the fire dog is a Dalmatian who has been the official mascot of the “National Fire Protection Association”, a United States organization in charge of creating and maintaining minimum standards and requirements for fire prevention, suppression training, and equipment since 1951.  This past week “Sparky” visited with Trion Head Start to talk with kids about fire safety.

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Summerville City Council Raises Garbage Fee

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At last week’s Summerville City Council meeting, the council voted to raise the garbage fee for City of Summerville residents.  The city contracts with Wright Sanitation in Summerville to collect the garbage.  Also, the city offers free pickup of limbs and debris for Summerville residents.

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Whitley, Lewis & Galante To Enter Country Music Hall Of Fame Today

Three country music greats will be inducted into the Country Music Hall of Fame at a ceremony to be held today in Nashville, Tennessee.  The hall of fame inductees are divided into three categories: non-performer, veteran era artist and modern era artist.

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Warnock & Walker Face Off In Debate

A first and final face-off between Georgia Senate candidates Friday night ended with each man hoping it was enough to bring undecided voters into their corners to avoid a runoff.

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Catalytic Converters Stolen In Summerville

Summerville Police were called to a Favor Street address this past week after a businessman reported a theft.  When a responding officer arrived on the scene and spoke with the complainant, he told them that he returned to work after being out of town for a few days and found that several of the vehicles he had purchased for resale had been tampered with.  Scott Ballard told the officer that someone had stolen several catalytic converters off the vehicles.  The incident was turned over to an investigator with the Summerville Police Department.  The incident was reported on Wednesday of last week.

Sunday Events In The Area

If you’re looking for something to do today, there are several afternoon events happening in and around Chattooga County.

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