A Birmingham attorney died Sunday while kayaking at DeSoto State Park.
Mr. Charles “Billy” Brown, age 90, of Trion, GA, died Monday, February 7, 2022, at Advent Health Redmond.
He was born in Floyd County on July 5, 1931, son of the late Roy H. and Stella Frances Ingle Brown.
Unfortunately, the Boil Water advisory is still in place for Menlo Water Customers. The City of Menlo told WZQZ News, “The water table is still high. There is a risk of possible contamination in our auquafior. The water in the distribution system is within permit. Per the EPD we are instructed to leave on boil advisory for now as a precaution.” This means the Menlo Restaurant is still closed. WZQZ will let you know when the boil water advisory is lifted.
There’s Hope for the Hungry will give away free boxes of groceries this Thursday, February 10 from 10: am until 1:00 pm at the Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion. No ID is required. Everyone is welcome to come.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 8, 2022:
LaFayette Police brought charges against two people parked at, what the report calls “a house known for drug activity”, on Daugherty Street. The Drug Task Force and Dept. of Community Supervision requested police assistance.
Authorities in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama have arrested a Valley Head man and charged him with sexual abuse of a child after they say the thirty-seven-year-old had inappropriate contact with a minor.
Georgia gas prices increased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia motorists are now paying an average price of $3.24 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. Monday’s state average was 4 cents more than a week ago, 13 cents more than last month, and 96 cents more than this time last year.
The 14th Congressional District race in Northwest Georgia will undoubtedly draw national attention and there are already several Republicans and Democrats seeking their party’s nomination for the seat. But there is also a Libertarian Candidate who has already secured her party’s nomination and is looking to get on the ballot in November.