Two Lanes Of I-75 In Catoosa County Closed Today

Weather permitting, crews will repair a portion of the I-75 northbound bridge just past exit 345 in Catoosa County. The work will close the two right lanes of I-75 north from 9 AM until 6 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2020

  • Advisory:  Motorists are advised to expect delays, exercise caution, and reduce their speed while traveling through work zones. Before heading out, get real-time information on work status and traffic conditions. Call 511, visit 511ga.org, or download the Georgia 511 app. Our maintenance team members who repair roads and bridges and our project teams who oversee construction projects are continuing their essential work, while following sanitary work practices prescribed by health agencies to protect themselves and the public from the coronavirus, as are most state DOTs in the U.S.

Mrs. Janie Sue Roberts, Complete Obit (M)

Mrs. Janie Sue Roberts, age 82, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

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Mrs. Nancy Sue Johnson Powell, Obit (M)

Mrs. Nancy Sue Johnson Powell, age 77, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at her residence.

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Mrs. Kimberly Starr “Kim” Westmoreland, Complete Obit (M)

Mrs. Kimberly Starr “Kim” Westmoreland, age 59, of Summerville, GA, died Saturday, August 1, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center.

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Mr. Donald Ennis “Cookie” Cook, Jr., Obit (C)

Mr. Donald Ennis “Cookie” Cook, Jr. age 49 of Trion, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 at the Floyd Medical Center.

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Arrest Report – Monday – August 3, 2020

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, August 3, 2020:

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GA DDS Offers Summer Heat Motorcycle Safety Tips

The dangers of heat stroke and heat exhaustion increase as temperatures rise — but state safety experts are warning motorcyclists to keep their gear on anyway.

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Another Northwest Georgia Event Canceled For 2020

News came last week that the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair has been canceled for 2020.  The Town of Lyerly followed that up with an announcement on Friday that Lyerly Down Home Day for 2020 has also been canceled.  Also on Friday afternoon, the Chiaha Harvest Fair announced that they will not be holding the fair this year.

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Government Impostor Scams: As Reports Decrease, Scammers Look For New Opportunities

Suppose you get an unexpected telephone call from a government agency telling you that a police officer will be there shortly to arrest you. Most people would be shocked and afraid. The caller seems legitimate, providing badge numbers and perhaps even personal information about you. The caller ID displays the name of a real government agency. Here’s the catch: the caller claims jail time can be avoided if you pay a fine by immediately going to a store, purchasing gift cards, and reporting the code numbers to them.

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Local Television Station Hosts Candidate Debates

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Local Republican candidates for Chattooga County Commissioner Jason Winters (I) and Blake Elsberry, along with GOP candidates for Chattooga County Probate Judge Teresa Pope and Gary Woods taped television debates last week that will begin airing today on SKY 21 TV.

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