Chattooga County Sheriff Joins With Other Sheriff’s In Supporting Kemp

This week, 102 sheriffs from across Georgia released a joint statement condemning Stacey Abrams’ role in advancing the Defund the Police movement and support of soft-on-crime policies that put Georgia families at risk.  The letter was shared on incumbent Republican Brian Kemp’s campaign website and released to the media. 

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Local To Serve On Blue Angels Team

On Monday the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, the Blue Angels, announced the 2023 Maintenance and Support team. During their 77th air show season, the Blue Angels are scheduled to perform 62 demonstrations at 33 locations.

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Georgia Woman Arrested After Tik-Tok Scandal

A social media influencer from Georgia is facing charges after the Troup County Sheriff’s Office says a video appeared to show a woman expose herself to minors at a swimming pool.

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Woman Accused Of Having Stolen Checks

A 39-year-old Rome woman has been jailed on a felony count of 3rd-degree forgery after she was found with a check for $2,500 that was written without the owner’s permission.

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Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Evans, Obit (C)

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Evans, age 85 of Trion, Georgia passed away Thursday, June 30, 2022 at a Rome Hospital.

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City Of Summerville Holiday Closing

The City of Summerville offices will be closed on Monday July 4, 2022 and Tuesday July 5, 2022 in observance of the Fourth of July Holiday. Offices will reopen on Wednesday, July 6, 2022, at 8:00 a.m.  In case of an emergency please call 911.

Arrest Report – Friday – July 1, 2022

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, July 1, 2022:

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Georgia DOT Suspending Lane Closures For Holiday Weekend

To allow for an anticipated increase in Fourth of July weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will suspend lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes beginning Friday, July 1 at 12 p.m. until 10 p.m. Tuesday, July 5.

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Don’t Drink & Drive This Holiday Weekend

With AAA officials predicting 1.5 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more between now and July 4, there is a heightened urgency from Mothers Against Drunk Driving, Georgia State Patrol, public safety and AAA officials to help people avoid driving impaired or distracted.

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Health Inspection Scores Last Half Of June

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Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of June.  There were two health inspections since June 15, 2022:

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