Georgia gas prices rose at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgia drivers are now paying an average price of $3.39 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 14 cents more than a week ago, 67 cents more than a month ago, and 20 cents more than this time last year. It now costs $50.85 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Drivers are now paying $3.00 more to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.
The Chattooga Young Farmers offer a scholarship opportunity for seniors who are planning to major in agriculture or an agriculture related field. Priority is given to children or grandchildren of Chattooga Young Farmer members. The scholarship is awarded at the sole discretion of the Chattooga Young Farmer Scholarship Committee. The deadline to register is March 15, 2023. If you have any questions, you can contact Chattooga Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarrett at ljarrett@chattooga.k12.ga.us.
There is a great run of family friendly programs coming up this spring at the Chief Vann House Historic Site, and even an educational adult only program. For more details on each program, visit us online at gastateparks.org/chiefvannhouse or our Facebook at ‘Friends of the Chief Vann House.’
The Democratic Party of Chattooga County is pleased to sponsor a community celebration of Black History Month on Saturday, February 25 at 6pm. The event, titled “An Extravaganza: Celebration Our Heritage Through Poem and Song,” will feature local talent performing songs, dances and spoken word tributes to black history.
Last Friday night, Summerville police responded to a call about an attempted burglary on Scoggins Street. The responding officer met with the homeowner who said someone had attempted to kick in the back storm door on his residence. The homeowner noticed the damage to the back storm door when he went to take out the trash. Police say that they found a muddy shoe print on the door where the would-be burglar had attempted to kick it in. The incident is believed to have happened around 7 PM. The homeowner noticed it and police arrived around 9 PM. Police took a picture of the shoe print for evidence. The homeowner estimated the damage to the door to be around $200.
A Chattooga County man was being held in the Sevier County, Tennessee jail after being arrested last week. According to arrest records from the Sevier County Sheriff’s Office, thirty-five-year-old Zackery Lee Livey of Summerville was arrested on Monday of last week and charged with a warrant for failure to appear. Lively was being held on a $4,610.71 bond, according to arrest records.
So how’s it going with that New Year’s resolution? Are you seeking some inspiration in your resolve to be more active in 2023? Georgia’s state parks have much to offer, including a wealth of hiking trails and great views. Kim Hatcher, the Public Affairs Coordinator for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, suggests joining a club, such as the Canyon Climbers Club; these clubs offer incentives to get active in the outdoors.
The Georgia State Patrol post in Rome has confirmed that a woman died in a tragic accident on Gore-Subligna Road on Friday. The woman reportedly fell from the back of a vehicle and was later pronounced dead at an area hospital. WZQZ News will have more information on the accident on Wednesday when a report is released by the Georgia State Patrol.
The Chattooga Republican Party will meet Thursday, February 2nd at 6 p.m. at the Chattooga County Senior Center. Plans are being made for the upcoming County Convention to be held in March and also the 14th District Convention which is scheduled for April and will be held here in Chattooga County, plus the State GOP Convention scheduled for May. All patriots are invited and encouraged to participate in these important events.
