The multi-jurisdictional drug task force in Northwest Georgia is without a permanent commander after the board of directors decided that they wanted a change in leadership.
The University of Georgia has reversed itself and now says it wants to host an early voting precinct on campus after receiving widespread push-back.
Voting in Georgia for the November 3 General Election is about to begin. Absentee ballots are set to start going out by the end of the week.
Today is National POW/MIA day and Chattooga County will be honoring the only surviving county resident who was a prisoner of war during World War II, Staff Sgt. Leo Lanier.
Earlier this week a Georgia company that provides medical cannabis solutions donated a tractor-trailer load of home-goods, toys, bedding and small appliances, along with other goods to be distributed in Chattooga County.
Earlier this week an Oak Hill Road, Lyerly man reported a theft to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Leo Lanier, Chattooga County’s last living prisoner of war, will be honored with a community parade on NATIONAL POW/MIA DAY, Friday, September 18, 2020 in Summerville, GA at 12 noon.
A Flash Flood Watch has been issued for much of north and central Georgia through Friday. As the remnants of Hurricane Sally move across the Deep South, very heavy rainfall is likely for much of the outlook area, especially within the outer rain-bands. Runoff associated with the heavy rains could produce flash flooding and river flooding.
In addition to heavy rainfall, the outer rain-bands associated with Sally will contain stronger winds gusts capable of producing downed trees and power lines. A couple of brief weak tornadoes cannot be ruled out.
A Wind Advisory may be needed for much of north and central Georgia Outside of the rain-bands, sustained winds of 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph are possible.
On September 15, 2020, Governor Brian P. Kemp signed Executive Order 09.15.20.01, extending current COVID-19 restrictions and issuing guidance for long-term care facility visitation. The new Executive Order takes effect on September 16 at 12:00 AM and runs through September 30 at 11:59 PM.