GNTC Student Receives $5K Delta Airlines Scholarship

To assist in earning her second academic degree, Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Aviation Maintenance Technology major Stephanie Tarbous received the $5,000 Delta Air Lines Aircraft Maintenance Technology Scholarship, which will pay for her education until she graduates next month.

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Northwest Georgia Man Charged With Insurance Fraud & Forgery

Earlier this week, Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King’s Criminal Investigations Division took out warrants on Joseph Nathaniel Harry, 25, of Rocky Face, for four counts of Insurance Fraud and two counts of Forgery in the 1st Degree.

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Chatooga LEPC Postpones Meeting Until October

The Chattooga County Local Emergency Planning Committee has postponed meeting until October of this year.  According to the LEPC: “Due to the restrictions in place based on the Governor’s guidelines concerning the COVID-19 we will tentatively meet in October. Our goal is to keep everyone healthy and safe. We will determine a date for a meeting in October providing we are allowed to gather, we will provide more information closer to October.”

Singing At North Summerville Baptist

Pastor Sammy Barrett and the congregation of North Summerville Baptist Church would like to invite everyone to come Sunday night (July 19) at 6:00 PM to hear Zach and Lindsay White sing..   You may bring your lawn chairs and sit in the shade or remain in your vehicle.  Water will be provided.  Everyone welcome

Pope Terminated From Probate Judge’s Office

Longtime employee of the Chattoga County Probate Court and current Probate Court Judge Candidate Teresa Pope was terminated from her job as of today, according to Chattooga County Probate Judge Jon Payne.

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Mrs. Mary Siffles, Obit (ER)

MRS. MARY SIFFLES, age 73, of Alexander Street, Summerville, Georgia passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020, in a Chattanooga Hospital following an extended illness.

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Mrs. Oneida Cross Brown, Obit (M)

Mrs. Oneida Cross Brown, age 90, of Menlo, GA, died Thursday, July 16, 2020, at her residence.

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ACLU Of Georgia Recruiting Poll Workers

The ACLU of Georgia is actively recruiting civic-minded volunteers for the primary runoff on August 11 and the general election on November 3 as part of its poll worker recruitment program

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GHSA Okays Football Helmets

Football helmets can return to practice beginning July 20 according to a statement from the Georgia High School Association on Wednesday.

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Shriveled Blueberries? Could Be “Mummy Berry” Disease

"Mummy berry" disease is easily recognized when the fruit begins to ripen, as infected berries become dry, shrivel and drop prematurely. (UGA Plant Pathology/Bugwood.org)
By Paul Pugliese for CAES News

Blueberries are one of the most popular backyard fruits for Georgia because they are relatively low maintenance compared to other fruit species. However, there is one particular disease issue known as “mummy berry” that can be problematic for blueberry growers.

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