Scams, fraud and identity theft are common risks within the United States. But, some states have it worse than others. Unfortunately for residents of the Peach State, Georgia is the second worst state in the country for all three, and its older adults are losing the most per attack, according to a recent report from the Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC).
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 7, 2022:
After two students were found with guns at school last week, the Rome City School system canceled class on Friday and the Rome Board of Education held a called meeting to discuss the safety of students.
One of the favorite events at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is the annual Blue Ribbon Department entries. Residents from Chattooga and surrounding counties are invited to bring in their home-canned goods, produce, horticulture, art and photography for judging and all of the entries are displayed inside the air-conditioned Chattooga County Ag Building during the fair. Rules for the 2022 Blue Ribbon Department are now available. You can find out more information on the fair’s website at www.chattoogainfo.com or stop by the Chattooga County Extension Office located at the Ag Building, just off Highway 100 on Middle School Drive in Summerville.
The City of Summerville will hold their regular monthly meeting for the month of August coming up tomorrow evening at Summerville City Hall. The council will be hearing from some residents in the Armuchee area who are requesting gas line expansion by the City of Summerville Gas Department. Also, council members will be considering a mobile home request by Ray Caldwell for 1022 Martin Street in Summerville. In December of 2021, Mr. Caldwell’s home was destroyed by a fire. The fire was believed to have started in the kitchen area of the Caldwell residence. Caldwell is asking permission from the Summerville City Council to place a mobile home on his property. The public is invited to attend the Summerville City Council meeting that will be held at 5 PM at the council meeting room at Summerville City Hall.
The Georgia State Patrol has made history by naming its first-ever female pilot. Trooper Haley Jo Lucas has received her wings and joined GSP’s Aviation Division.
The Chattooga County Board of Education has announced the following called meetings, to allow for public input concerning the proposed millage rate:
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has announced the arrest of a former employee of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force. The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is a member of the task force.
North Georgia EMC has announced that they will be suspending disconnections for the month of August because of the continued heat and the fuel cost increase from the Tennessee Valley Authority.
