Police are investigating a shooting that occurred at a camping facility shortly after midnight Monday morning. Investigation of the incident is still ongoing with all victims expected to survive. The suspect has not been identified at this time.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 5, 2022:
The latest economic analysis by the Appalachian Regional Commission places Chattooga County in the lowest category designation – “Distressed”.
A Federal judge has rejected the argument of a chemical manufacturer in reference to a lawsuit brought by a Summerville resident.
Georgia gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $4.32 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 8 cents less than a week ago, 10 cents more than last month, and $1.41 more than this time last year.
The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold their quarterly meeting coming up this Sunday, July 10th at the Historic Summerville Depot in downtown Summerville.
Today’s scheduled property tax sale at the Chattooga County Courthouse has been canceled, according to Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton.
Researchers at the Georgia Rural Health Innovation Center at Mercer University, with assistance from the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture, have released their study, “Farmer’s Mental Well-Being Project: Statewide Survey Report.” The study showed that 29% of farmer workers, owners and managers had thought of suicide in the past year. Among first-generation farmers, 60% said they had suicidal thoughts in the past year.
Floyd County Police arrested a couple this week after an officer observed a man running a stop sign.
We all know how hot it can get in Georgia in the Summertime, but the nation’s oldest weather prognosticator, The Farmer’s Almanac, is saying Georgia’s summer will be “sizzling” this year.