The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) today announced that German multinational liner shipping company Hapag-Lloyd will invest $18 million in its new North American headquarters to be located in Dunwoody, Georgia, creating an additional 250 jobs in the metro Atlanta region.
Americans who had to cancel getaways and get-togethers last year because of the pandemic are making up for lost time this holiday season. More than 109 million people — an almost 34% increase from 2020 — will travel 50 miles or more as they hit the road, board airplanes or take other transportation out of town between Dec. 23 and Jan. 2.
In Georgia, 1 in 7 people live with food insecurity – not knowing where their next meal will come from. There’s Hope for the Hungry is a Christian ministry, founded in prayer in 2003 and committed to evangelizing and feeding people who are in need. The group is active in Chattooga County and will be distributing food next week in Summerville.
Christmas In The Park will be presented to the public on Friday, December 17 from 6:00 p.m. – 9:00 p.m. after being postponed last week due to rain.
Thirty high schools from across northwest Georgia competed in the SkillsUSA Region 1 Qualifying Competition hosted by Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) on Friday, Dec. 10. Over 150 competitors represented their schools hoping to qualify for SkillsUSA Georgia being held in Atlanta. High school contestants competed in 20 different professional skill categories on GNTC’s Walker County Campus. Four Chattooga High School Students were among the students placing first, second or third in their respective categories at the regional competition earned a spot in the state competition.
Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced Tuesday that one person was killed in a Polk County explosion on Saturday, December 10th, at approximately 9:30 a.m. Residents up to several miles away reported hearing and feeling the blast.
Sunday December 19th South Summerville Baptist Churchwill be presenting Carols, Classics, and Candles at 11:00 a.m.Dr. Gene Greer pastor and the congregation invite you to worshipwith us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 14, 2021:
This holiday season, no need to go to the stores to get the perfect gift for the outdoors enthusiast on your list.
On Monday, the Bulldog Athletic Club today presented checks to Trion Middle School Principal Jason Pelham and Trion High School Principal Bryan Edge totaling $16,715.00 to cover the cost of ALL athletic officials and fees for ALL fall sports programs at both schools.
