Arrest Report – Monday – November 29, 2021

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, November 29, 2021:

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Trion Fire Department Receives Grant From Tillotson -Menlo Foundation

The Trion Fire Department received word earlier this month that they are the recipient of a grant from the Tillotson-Menlo Foundation.

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COVID Vaccination Level In Chattooga County Stays About The Same

After a surge in COVID-19 cases earlier this year, the number of Chattooga County residents getting vaccinated rose, but since then the numbers have seen very little change.

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Atrium Health Floyd Begins Process For Building New Emergency Room In Chattooga County

Last week, Chattooga County received word that Atrium Health Floyd is planning to build a new free-standing emergency room in Chattooga County.  Atrium Health already operates seven free-standing emergency rooms in rural areas in North Carolina, but this will be the first in Georgia for the company.

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BBB: How To Donate Wisely On “Giving Tuesday”

 

The week following Thanksgiving isn’t just about shopping. Thanks to Giving Tuesday, it’s now a major time to support charity.

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Rome Newspaper Parent Company Suing Google & Facebook

Times-Journal Inc., the company that publishes the Rome News-Tribune, has filed a lawsuit against Google and Facebook stating that the tech giants have violated federal antitrust and monopoly laws.

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Summerville City Council Called Meeting

The City of Summerville mayor and city council  will hold a Special Called Meeting coming up tomorrow, Tuesday, November 30, 2021,  at 5:30, at City Hall. The purpose of the meeting will be to hold a planning session.  The public is invited to attend.

Chattooga Family Connection Distributes Food To Families In Need

Over 300 families in Chattooga County were able to have a better Thanksgiving Holiday after Chattooga Family Connection and their partners held a food distribution event earlier this month.

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Chattooga County Sees Historically Low Unemployment Numbers

Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate unchanged at 5.6 percent, Rome Down

Numbers released for the month of October by the Georgia Department of Labor show that Chattooga County’s unemployment rate has dropped to historic lows. 

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Former Summerville Mayor Sewell Cash Passes Away

Former longtime Summerville Mayor Sewell Cash passed away on Sunday.

Cash was a veteran of the Korean War and retired from G.E. in Rome. He served as Mayor of Summerville for 20 years, from 1978 to 1997.

Arrangements are pending and will be announced later by Earl Rainwater Funeral Home.