There will be a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza presented by Atrium Health Floyd coming up this evening in Rome.
Georgia authorities have reported more than a dozen fatalities during the holidays this year. As the holidays continue into the new year, Georgia State Patrol is focused on keeping travelers safe on the road. Over Christmas weekend, state troopers reported 13 people died in crashes.
A warehouse on Highway 140, Turkey Mountain Road, in the Armuchee Community has sold and the sale could mean more jobs for the area.
Mr. Terry W. Woody age 72 of Summerville, GA passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022 at a Rome Hospital.
Mr. Terry was born May 20, 1950 in Ringgold, GA to the late Olin and Estelle Wilson Woody. He was retired from 5 Star Vending and was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He was an accomplished musician and enjoyed deer hunting and spending time with his grandchildren.
Along with his parents he is preceded in death by his sisters, Brenda Packard, Joyce Spivey, and Glenda Woody.
Survivors include his wife of over 42 years, Charlotte Green Woody; children, Olin Woody, Chris Blanks, and Lisa Hampton; brothers, Leon Woody, Tim (Tammy) Woody, and Kenneth “Bo” Woody; 4 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mr. Woody will take place at 2:00 Saturday, December 31 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Mickey Skates officiating. Interment with military honors will follow at Berryton Cemetery with Bobby Nixon, Chris Nixon, Ronnie Croy, Brandon Croy, Chad Green, and Terry Green serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearers will be Terry Teems and Wayne Blansit.
The family will receive friends Saturday from 12:00 noon until the service hour at the funeral home.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.
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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 30, 2022:
The Salvation Army red kettles are familiar sights during the Christmas season. This year, the Salvation Army of Rome had red kettles at Trion Wal-Mart and in Summerville at Ingles Supermarket. But the Salvation Army doesn’t just help people at Christmastime, it is a year-round ministry that helps people in need.
Blood Assurance of Rome has announced that there is currently a low blood donor turnout due to winter weather conditions and the holidays, and also that they are experiencing high usage of blood supplies. Due to the urgent need for blood supplies, they are encouraging all eligible donors to make an appointment to donate today. Walk-in appointments are also welcome. All donors are asked to eat a good meal, drink additional water, and avoid energy drinks! For more information please visit bloodassurance.org
Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry will be adopting a $16 million budget for the county at a meeting to be held this morning at the commissioner’s office on Commerce Street in Summerville.