Open Records Obtained Regarding Land Use Ordinance

A group that is raising questions about Chattooga County’s Land Use Ordinance submitted several open records requests to Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry’s office regarding correspondence the commissioner had regarding the ordinance he signed earlier this year.  That correspondence reveals that the commissioner was cautioned about adopting the ordinance without in-depth study and input from experts.

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Sloppy Floyd State Park Halloween Hayride

Jason Christian Named Dean Of STEM At GHC

Jason Christian has been selected to serve as the Dean of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) at Georgia Highlands College (GHC).

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Local Nonprofits Urged To Register With Georgia Gives

It’s time for Georgia nonprofits to start preparing for the season of giving.

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Georgia DOT To Update Summerville Businesses Affected By Flooding

The Georgia Department of Transportation will be hosting a meeting on Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at 10 AM and all businesses in Summerville that have been affected by flooding are being encouraged to attend.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – September 20, 2022

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 20, 2022:

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Summerville Woman Arrested After Arguing With Bedridden Grandmother

A thirty-one-year-old Summerville woman was taken to jail on Saturday after police say she was yelling outside her grandmother’s home.  According to a report released on Monday, Kyla Tiara Johnson was causing a disturbance at her bedridden grandmother’s house.  Police say that Johnson hit her uncle in the chest after he called 911.  Johnson was arrested on charges of disorderly conduct and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.

Lyerly Church Extends Car Show Deadline

Pentecostal Power Ministry in Lyerly  will be having their annual Car Show, along with a fun-filled fall-festival day full of wonderful Arts & Crafts, Food, Games, Live Music, Cookbook sell and more.

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Georgia Gas Prices Fall 7 Cents Over Past Week

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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 $3.18 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 7 cents less than a week ago, 29 cents less than a month ago, and 21 cents more than this time last year.

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GA. Senate Developmental Disability Subcommittee Meeting In Rome Weds.

The Georgia Senate will be holding a subcommittee on developmental disability services on Wednesday in Rome.

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