BOE Millage Rate Set In 3-2 Vote

The Chattooga Board of Educated voted to set the millage rate at 12.0 mills at a meeting held earlier this week.  The millage rate is a roll back from the previous rate, but with increased property assessments, will result in an increase in property taxes for Chattooga County taxpayers.

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GHC To Offer Degree In Environmental & Natural Resources

Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is launching a new bachelor’s degree slated to start spring 2023. The Bachelor of Science in Environmental and Natural Resources aims to produce graduates who are able to collect, analyze, correlate, and evaluate scientific data pertaining to environmental and natural resources.

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Cloudland Fire Department Plans Labor Day Gospel Fest

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The Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department is planning a Labor Day “Gospel Fest” at the Cloudland Community Park coming up September 5, 2021.

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Georgia DNR: Late Summer Bear Sightings

August means it is time to pack on the pounds, for bears. Female bears increase food intake and continue to teach foraging skills to their cubs, sometimes venturing outside of their home range, as they prepare for the upcoming winter, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).

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Chattooga Animal Shelter Open One Saturday Per Month

Beginning in June of this year, the Chattooga County Animal Shelter is now opening one Saturday per month for pet adoptions.

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Quilt Of Valor Program Sunday At The Fair

Four Chattooga County residents will receive a Quilt of Valor at a special ceremony that will be held on Sunday afternoon at the Chattooga County Ag Fair.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – August 25, 2022

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 25, 2022:

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Chattooga County Fair Opens Today At 5 PM

The 2022 Chattooga County Fair opens today at 5 PM at the fairgrounds located just off Highway 100 at the Chattooga County Agricultural Building and Summerville Middle School.

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Two Alabama Native American Groups Receive Employment Grants

The U.S. Department of Labor  announced the award of $70.8 million in grant funding to 166 Indian and Native American entities to help provide employment and training services to low-income and unemployed Native American adults and youth – including American Indian, Alaska Native, and Native Hawaiian adults and youth – and create pathways to middle-class careers.   Two of those groups are based in Alabama.

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Summerville Police Respond To Call About Irate Bank Customer

Summerville Police responded to a call at Truist Bank on Highway 48 last week after a customer exhibited irate behavior towards a bank teller.

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