Georgia lawmakers are considering a bill that would allow first responders, such as EMT’s and firefighters, to collect workers compensation in certain instances where they have witnessed or experienced trauma on the job.
The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force made an arrest this week in Chattooga County. Agents arrested forty-two-year-old Kenneth Blake Mitchell shortly before midnight on Wednesday.
Georgia state health officials reported on Wednesday there have been 93 additional deaths due to the coronavirus. The current total is 27,284.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is wanting to expand the options for people to pay their taxes and tag fees at the Chattooga County Tax Office.
Area unemployment was up slightly in December, according to the latest from the Georgia Department of Labor released on Thursday.
A Rome man is facing charges of aggravated assault, reckless conduct, criminal damage to property, and terroristic threats and acts following his arrest Tuesday.
Blueberry barbecue sauce. Gunpowder finishing salt. Fig bourbon jam. Pecan-peanut butter. These are a few of the unique flavors from every corner of Georgia that have vied for top prizes in past Flavor of Georgia contests. Now registration is open to hopeful contestants for the 2022 Flavor of Georgia contest to be held April 21 in Athens.
SSG. Tommy George Purcell, age 89, of Trion, GA, died Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at his residence.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 27, 2022:
A bipartisan group of state lawmakers has unveiled a massive bill to overhaul mental healthcare in Georgia.