
Two projects in northwest Georgia totaling $5.6 million were awarded contracts by the Georgia Department of Transportation in September. The projects will get underway in the coming weeks and include building a bridge in Walker County.

Two projects in northwest Georgia totaling $5.6 million were awarded contracts by the Georgia Department of Transportation in September. The projects will get underway in the coming weeks and include building a bridge in Walker County.

A convicted child molester, who formerly lived in Chattooga County and now resides in Floyd County, was arrested this week by Floyd County authorities in connection with a case involving a minor in Chattooga County.

AAA is predicting that gas prices will likely remain above $3 per gallon throughout the upcoming Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year travel periods.

An employee of AT&T contacted the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office over the weekend to report the theft of copper wire from AT&T property on Money Drive in Summerville.

This week, two of Georgia’s state-wide officeholders endorsed incumbent Governor Brian Kemp for reelection.

A Summerville man reported a stolen oil cap and told a responding deputy that he believes that the incident was retaliation for a letter to the editor that the complainant wrote to the local newspaper.

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Forest Service Regional Forester’s Honor Award Ceremony was held on November 3 to recognize groups and individuals who demonstrate outstanding commitment to excellence and teamwork for the greater good of U.S. forests. The theme for the Southern Region’s virtual awards ceremony was “Together We Rise.”
Mr. Jimmy Charles Green, age 82 of Summerville, passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at his residence.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, November 10, 2021:

The Georgia Department of Agriculture is partnering with the University of Georgia to host a webinar about the invasive Asian Longhorned Tick and its recent identification in Georgia.