Hospital Coalition Releases Statement

A group calling themselves the “Northwest Georgia Hospital Coalition” released a statement on Monday condemning Parkridge Hospital’s appeal to the State of Georgia to block a planned new hospital in Northwest Georgia.  The group is made of up of concerned citizens and supported by elected officials in Dade, Walker and Catoosa Counties.  The group says that Northwest Georgia is a growing community and deserves a new hospital and calls on Parkridge CEO Tom Ozborne to withdraw his appeal to the State of Georgia.  You can read the full press release from the Northwest Georgia Hospital Coalition below:

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Mr. Christopher Scott Greene, Obit (C)

Mr. Christopher Scott Greene, age 61 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 21, 2022 at a local healthcare center.

Mr. Greene was born in Trion, Georgia on January 15, 1961, son of the late Scott Lee Greene and Jeannette G. Goodson Greene.  He had been employed as a body man with Pledger’s for many years and he loved spending time working on cars.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Greene was preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Ann McWhorter Greene; brother, Michael Greene; and a granddaughter, Mariah Journey Womack-Laney.

Mr. Greene is survived by a son, Christopher Greene; daughter, Jessica Greene; step children, Coty Williamson, Megan Robbins and Wade Laney; sisters, Lisa(Wayne) Craig and Karen(Buster) Spivey; brothers, Jason Greene and Jeff Greene; 5 grandchildren and a number of nieces and nephews.

Graveside and Interment services for Mr. Greene will be held Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 4:00 P.M. in the West Hill Cemetery with Rev. Ken Johnson officiating.

Pallbearers will be Jeff Greene, Justin Rhinehart, Russell Greene, Leonard Greene, Buster Spivey and Koby Bunner.

Mr. Greene will be in state at the Coffman Funeral Home and the family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 2:00 P.M. until 3:30 P.M.

Coffman Funeral Home, Petitt Chapel is honored to be serving the family of Mr. Christopher Scott Greene.

Looking To Babysit

Someone would like to babysit and keep children after school.  Located at 643 McConnell Road.   Call Nita at 706-978-9258 or 706-734-0602 leave a message.

Back To School Sunday At Four Mile Baptist

BACK TO SCHOOL YOUTH SUNDAY, AT FOUR MILE BAPTIST CHURCH
Back To School Youth Sunday, July 31th at Four Mile Baptist Church
Sunday School @ 10:am with the first 25 school age children attending Sunday School
will receive a Backpack with school supplies.
Morning Worship @ 11:am with Evangelist Josh Bullard preaching.
Evening Worship will begin @ 6:pm with a Gospel piano concert by Matt Kelley.
Come join us for a time of Preaching, Praise, and Prayer as we help prepare our young people
and faculty for another school year.

Arrest Report – Monday – July 25, 2022

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

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Handgun Reported Stolen In Summerville

Summerville Police received a report about a stolen handgun last week.  According to a report from the Summerville Police Department, Tristan Lively of a Butler Dairy Road address told police that a handgun was stolen from his car while he was at the car wash at 895 Highland Avenue.  The gun was a Taurus G3 9mm pistol with an extended magazine.  Lively said that he wanted to report the theft to police in case the gun was used in a crime.  Lively was not able to give the serial number of the weapon to police.

Today Is “National Hire A Veteran” Day

National Hire-A-Veteran Day is today, July 25, the day that recognizes an on-going initiative to connect our nation’s veterans with employers across the country. The U.S. Department of Labor’s Veterans’ Employment and Training Service helps to prepare America’s veterans, transitioning service members and military spouses for meaningful careers through its many programs and initiatives.

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Narconon Offers Support For Those Struggling With Drug Addiction

Narconon would like to remind families that the use of addicting drugs is on the rise. If you know anyone who is struggling with drug addiction, Narconon is available to help.

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Georgia’s Senators Request Funds For Freestanding ER In Chattooga County

Georgia’s two United States Senators are requesting federal funds for the planned freestanding emergency room to be built by Atrium Health Floyd in Chattooga County.

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Highway 27 Yard Sale Returns First Weekend In August

The nineteenth annual Highway 27 Yard Sale will be taking place the first weekend in August.   The Highway 27 Yard Sale runs from Addison, MI to Gadsden, AL covering a 690 mile route. The City of Summerville will be offering yard sale spots in Dowdy Park on August 5th and 6th  for the Highway 27 Longest Yard Sale. Yard Sale spots will be offered for the cost of $5 per vendor spot. Vendor forms are available at Summerville City Hall or to request a form by email, for email please contact slocklear@summervillega.org.