The Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Foundation awarded $13,600 in scholarships to 35 students for the 2021 summer semester.
Under a new state rule, effective July 1, all students entering the 11th grade require proof of a booster dose of the meningococcal conjugate vaccine (MCV4) unless they received their first dose on or after their 16th birthday.
Chattooga County 4-H traveled to Rock Eagle 4-H Center in Eatonton, GA June 2-3 with twenty-four 7th-12th graders to compete in District Project Achievement.
A downtown Summerville business is planning to display art by local artists in their showroom.
Summertime and Georgia peaches go hand-in-hand and once again this year the Chattooga County Extension Office and 4-H will be selling Georgia free-stone peaches.
Rev. Jerry Rutledge passed away at his home at the age of 78 on Wednesday. Mr. Rutledge was a well-loved and well-known pastor and a former employee of the City of Summerville.
On June 9th, Rome Police Department Assistant Chief, Debbie Burnett,confirmed that a 37-year-old Johnny Jermaine Davis of Kennesaw GA – who apparently was the suspect in a recent robbery that took place at Truist Bank on Shorter Avenue on May 28th – was arrested by the FBI. Burnett also stated that any charges will be made through the FBI.
Rev. Jerry Donald Rutledge, Sr., age 78, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, June 9, 2021, at his residence.
Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry says that he will wait to spend $2 million in Federal COVID relief funds until he gets more specific regulations from the United States Department of Treasury.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, June 9, 2021: