At first glance, the current “Right to Farm” bill before the Georgia General Assembly appears to be protection for farmers who want to avoid law suites from urbanites who are moving to rural areas; but some opponents of the current legislation say that the changes to Georgia’s decades-old “Right to Farm” law is only a protection for large agri-business and offers little protection for small farmers and rural residents.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, February 20, 2022:
Mr. George Percival Covington, age 54 of Trion, Georgia passed away suddenly Thursday, February 17, 2022 at his residence.
Mrs. Tammie Lynn Hedgecoth, age 58 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, February 18, 2022 at a Rome hospital.
A Rome man , who used to live in Trion, was charged with theft in Chattooga County after someone reported him stealing from their vehicle at the Wal-Mart parking lot.
The Georgia Department of Transportation wants motorists in Chattooga County to be aware that lanes are shifting slightly on U.S. Highway 27 at Taylor’s Ridge.
A resident of Carriage Hill Apartments in LaFayette was arrested after patrolling officers say they saw him drop a baggie while walking from a nearby store to apartment building “A”.
Hey, kids! Do you enjoy nature as well as creating artwork? Georgia’s 16th annual Youth Birding Competition invites resident children and teens to celebrate birds through a T-shirt art contest.
The Town of Lyerly is seeking qualified contractors to submit bids for work to be done at Lyerly Town Hall.
