Constitutional Amendment Would Allow Georgia Residents To Sue The State

When voters go to the polls in November, they will be deciding several important Federal, state and local races, but they will also be faced with the decision to approve a constitutional amendment that would allow Georgia residents to sue the state in superior court.

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Hospitals Continue To See Increase In COVID-19 Cases

Many Georgia hospitals are groaning under the assault of COVID-19 infections, with total hospitalizations from the respiratory illness continuing to rise.

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2020-21 GA Hunting Regulations Available

Online, on the app, and in print, the 2020–2021 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide is available, announces the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

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Sheriff Shifting Employees To Cover Jail

Fifteen employees with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office have tested positive or shown symptoms of COVID-19 and Sheriff Mark Schrader says that he his using manpower from the rest of his department to cover the shortages in workers.

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Georgia Governor Extends Public Health State Of Emergency

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed two executive orders extending the Public Health State of Emergency and existing COVID-19 safety measures, late Friday.

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Georgia Power Launches New Customer-Connected Solar Program

Georgia Power continues to grow renewable energy in Georgia through its new Customer-Connected Solar Program (CCSP), a 25-megawatt (MW) Distributed Generation customer-sited program. Working with the Georgia Public Service Commission on the program design, the Commissioners gave their approval in May 2020.

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Pandemic EBT Program Now Open

Chattooga County DFCS Director Kim Ballard-Humphrey tells WZQZ News that families the normally receive free or reduced lunch that are SNAP recipients can receive additional money of over $250 per child under the Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer program.

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Trion Veterans Committee Meeting

The Town of Trion’s Veterans Committee will have a meeting in the Town Hall Conference Room on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at 6:00p.m.

Arrest Report – Friday – July 31, 2020

Due to the ongoing COVID-19 situation at the Chattooga County Jail, we are experiencing delays in getting the daily arrest reports.  This is the report for yesterday, Friday, July 31, 2020:

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GSP Hospitality (Burger King) Awards Scholarships To Chattooga Students

GPS Hospitality, a rapidly growing franchisee with nearly 400 BURGER KING restaurants, is pleased to announce it will award BURGER KING McLAMORE Foundation scholarships to 247 students in 13 states this graduation season – including students in Chattooga County. Since 2013, GPS Hospitality has supported 1,119 scholars.

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