Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, May 19, 2022:
Walker County officials say a section of West Cove Road near Andrews Lane will be closed beginning May 23 for culvert replacement.
Yesterday, WZQZ News told you about a Summerville man who was arrested after assaulting another man with a baseball bat. A man in Rome has now been charged with assaulting another with a baseball bat as well.
Chattooga County Extension is part of the Rural Health and Safety Grant which covers 6 counties in Georgia. Through this grant the extension office is offering a FREE SBIRT Training Course. It is great for anyone who has an interest in serving citizens of GA. The details are below.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is urging parents unable to find baby formula typically used for their child to contact their pediatrician about appropriate nutritional and safe feeding alternatives. Georgia WIC is working with WIC agencies statewide, local grocers and retailers, and formula manufacturers to help locate formula for clients, especially those in need of specialized formula.
A northwest Georgia woman is facing a long list of drug charges in Cherokee County, Alabama.
The Asian Longhorned Tick has been found in two counties in Georgia, and that is causing concern for area farmers. Chattooga County Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarret says that Young Farmers got an update from the Georgia Department of Agriculture about the presence of the tick at their last meeting.
The Vietnam Veterans Alliance annual Barbecue for Veterans is set for May 21st this year. It starts at noon on Homer Cagle Road, South of Roper. All veterans and their families are invited for free barbecue, live music and fellowship. For more information, call (423) 762 9146.
The Georgia Board of Education has reversed a decision by the Cobb County Board of Education to expel a Black Campbell High School student in violation of his due process rights. The student, who is referred to by his initials N.G., has missed more than 100 days of classroom instruction following the expulsion. The Southern Poverty Law Center (SPLC) represented him during his appeal.
The Trion Recreation Department has announced that the Trion Splash Pad will open up the last weekend of the month.