MISS WILLIE FRANCES HOUSCH, age 99, of Back Penn Road, Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday morning, February 19, 2021, in Rome, Georgia.
The DeKalb County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office is seeking the public’s help after two animals were killed near Little River Canyon National Preserve on Friday.
World-renowned Summerville Attorney Bobby Lee Cook passed away this morning, according to family members.
UPDATE 4:33 PM – Georgia Power continues to work on the side of Taylor’s Ridge to restore power to communications towers. Chattooga 911 / EMA is currently running on a generator on the ridge, as is WZQZ FM 99.1 Radio. Georgia Power crew members told WZQZ that it could be several more hours before they are able to restore power to the ridge. The rugged terrain and deteriorated power poles are hampering restoration efforts. WZQZ will continue to broadcast this evening on generator power and will be on the air for the Chattooga High School Boy’s game. Depending on weather and the situation with Georgia Power, WZQZ may be off the air for some time overnight, but will be back on no later than 7 AM on Thursday morning.
WZQZ has been off the air since 5:30 AM this (Wednesday) morning due to a power outage on Taylor’s Ridge. The power outage has affected WZQZ, SKY21 TV and WATG 95.7 FM. According to Chattooga 911 / EMA, Georgia Power says that tree’s fell on the power lines in a remote area at the foot of the ridge. A tree crew was brought in to help remove the trees from the power lines. Georgia Power is estimating the restoration time at 4:15 PM. WZQZ is scheduled to broadcast the Chattooga High School Girl’s Basketball game with the pre-game starting at 3:45 PM. We plan to use a generator to broadcast until Georgia Power restores power to the ridge.
Mr. Charles Wesley Dawson, age 68, of the Gore Community passed away Tuesday- February 16, 2020 at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.
Mr. Johnny J. Etchesion age 82 of Summerville, GA passed away Monday- February 15, 2020 at a local hospital. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time and will be announced by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA
MAZIE CROW PURCELL, 102, of Summerville, passed away at home surrounded by family, Monday February 15, 2021.
REV. JIMMY C. BRYANT, age 80, lost a long battle with an aggressive illness on February 16, 2021. Although Bryant lost his battle with illness he gained access to his Heavenly home.
The Region 7AA basketball tournament is underway at Chattooga High School and WZQZ will be broadcasting both the Lady Indians’ game and the Boy Indians’ game starting this afternoon.
There’s Hope For The Hungry at South Summerville Baptist Church has been
cancelled for Wednesday, February 17th.