Dryer – Cooler Weather On The Way

Chattooga County will see cooler and dryer weather this week.  After a slight chance of showers today, there is no mention of rain in the seven-day forecast all the way through the weekend.  That’s good news as the area continues to dry out and deal with the affects of the Labor Day Weekend Flood.

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Local Farmers Should Report Flood Damage

Chattooga County Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarrett says farmers in Chattooga County that received damage from the Labor Day Weekend Flood should contact the local USDA Farm Service Agency office to report damage.

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Summerville City Council Meeting This Evening

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The Summerville City Council will hold their regular meeting for the month of September coming up this evening at 5 PM at Summerville City Hall.  You can find a complete agenda and instructions on how to attend the meeting virtually below:

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Atrium Health Floyd Freestanding ER Groundbreaking Scheduled For Tuesday

Officials with Atrium Health Floyd have scheduled a groundbreaking ceremony for the new freestanding emergency room that is to be built in Chattooga County.  The new facility will be built near Wal-Mart.

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Poor Acorn Drop Affects Wildlife In North Georgia

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources says that acorns won’t be plentiful in Northwest Georgia this year, and that will affect wildlife.  A recent report shows that the mast crop – the fruit of forest trees and shrubs, such as acorns and other nuts – is low this year.

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Female Jail Inmates Found With Methamphetamine

Two female jail inmates were recently found with methamphetamine inside the Floyd County Jail.

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Chattooga Schools Back In Session This Week: Update From Supt. Hosmer

From Supt. Hosmer: Chattooga County Schools will resume regular school hours beginning Tuesday, September 13th. We will continue to monitor the water situation with city and county officials and pass along any updates we are given.
Again, if any of our families need assistance, please reach out to a Chattooga County Schools employee.
Until the boil advisory is lifted for City of Summerville water customers, Chattooga High School, Summerville Middle School, Leroy Massey Elementary and Chattooga Education Center will be provided bottle water for students and staff. If you have any questions please contact my office or your school principal. Thank you, Jared Hosmer

Arrest Report – Sunday – September 11, 2022

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 11, 2022:

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Customers Getting Water Back – Some Before Others

Some Summerville City water customers had water flowing back into their homes on Friday, and for some there was still no water on Saturday.  But city officials are reminding residents they still need to boil their water before drinking or cooking with it.

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Trooper Cadet From Rome Passes Away

The Georgia Department of Public Safety has announced the line of duty death of a Trooper Cadet from the 113th Trooper School.

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