Georgia Department of Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is excited to announce the issuance of $711,000 in grants to assist with spaying and neutering Georgia’s companion animals. Out of 130 applicants, 97 state licensed animal shelters and animal rescue organizations will be awarded the grants.
Vernon Eric Greeson will be singing at North Summerville Baptist Church Sunday night at 6:00 PM. The service will be in the parking lot. You can bring your lawn chairs and sit in the shade or remain in your vehicle. Our youth will be giving out (selling) bottled water for a small donation.

Trion City Schools Seniors Class of 2020 finally had a graduation exercise on Friday evening. Susan McCain is a retired educator who spent 49 years – 20 for TCS as an English teacher – in the classroom. Now two years retired, she was on the sidelines helping to organize the event that was held yesterday evening.
Trion Municipal Court Judge Tracy Maddux has announced that Trion Municipal Court is canceled for the August 10th Court Date. Judge Maddux said, “We will continue to monitor COVID-19 cases and health recommendations and make an announcement as to a new court date sometime in the near future. We regret having to do this, but everyone’s health and safety is our primary concern at this time.”
MR. DONALD MINOR CHANDLER, age 92, of Summerville, Georgia, passed away Thursday, July 30, 2020, at his residence.
After careful consideration regarding the health and safety of our residents and visitors, the Town of Lyerly has made the difficult decision to cancel Down Home Day 2020, scheduled for late September.
This week, Georgia Department of Labor Commissioner Mark Butler addressed complaints about the “slow” processing of unemployment claims.
Blood Assurance will continue to offer free testing for COVID-19 antibodies for blood donors through September.
State officials are sending $6 million in federal funds to help Georgia schools boost internet connectivity in areas where access to the web is poor.
Students from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) nine-county service area will participate in a drive-thru commencement ceremony at the Floyd County Campus (FCC) in Rome on Tuesday, August 11, to safely celebrate their success in completing their program of study.

















