MR. GEORGE DEWAYNE CALDWELL, age 70, of Congress Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Monday morning, January 17, 2022, following an extended illness. He was born in Chattooga County, Georgia to the late Charlie Martin and Irene Mae Ellison Caldwell on October 26, 1951. Mr. Caldwell was retired auto mechanic, in addition to Parents was preceded in death by his wife the late Patricia Carpenter Caldwell, sisters, Pamela Jean Caldwell and Barbara Caldwell, brother, Charles Leroy Caldwell.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 17, 2022:

Classes will be empty today at Trion City Schools and Chattooga County Schools in honor of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. But Chattooga students will get an extra day at home tomorrow.

Today is a Federal and state holiday – Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. The post office, banks and many governmental offices will be closed today.

New scams are in operation in our area frequently. North Georgia EMC says that their members should always be suspicious of callers claiming to be from any utility company.

An argument in front of a self-storage facility in Summerville led to physical altercations that landed some people in jail on Thursday of last week.

Summerville Main Street is declaring the month of February “Live, Love, Local Month” for Downtown Summerville. The public is encouraged to participate in this month-long celebration by showing your love for small businesses, individuals, schools, churches, clubs, or organizations.

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding all mobile home owners in Chattooga County that mobile home taxes are due on April 1, 2022. Mobile home taxes are not collected in December like property taxes. Hampton says that the notices that the taxes are due went out in the mail, and you should have received your notice by now. If you haven’t received your mobile home tax notice, you should contact the Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s office. All mobile homes are assessed a tax in Chattooga County; including mobile homes that are used for storage.

U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Rome, along with the entire Georgia House delegation, introduced a bipartisan resolution Thursday to congratulate the University of Georgia Bulldogs football team on their National Collegiate Athletic Association College Football Playoff National Championship.

Start planning your fishing adventures for the new year and be sure to review the updated 2022 Georgia Sport Fishing Regulations Guide, says the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD).










