The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is seeking public input on the results and recommendations of the draft Statewide Transit Plan (SWTRP) until July 30, 2020. The SWTRP is a result of a comprehensive review of Georgia’s public transit needs that charts the future direction of transit programs, aiming to improve access and mobility for all Georgians.
Former Walker County Commissioner Roy Parrish Jr. died Tuesday at age 86. He served in Walker County’s leadership role for twenty-four years and retired in 1996.
Parrish was elected sole commissioner of Walker County in the Democratic Primary in 1972. His accomplishments included building the first sanitary landfill in 1973 and operating it for 23 years; building and paving the county roads; passing the first Local Option Sales Tax Referendum in 1977 that rolled back county property tax and for the
first time and offered property tax relief to the local community; building the civic center, pavilion, and the 911 Center; building a tunnel from the courthouse to the jail for security; building and operating an animal shelter, 16 fire stations, and 126 bridges.
He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Cora Ann Parrish; his daughter, Grandchildren and Great Grandchildren.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. Friday at Wilson Funeral Home, Chickamauga with burial to follow in the Chickamauga City Cemetery.
Family will receive friends from 4 PM – 8 PM. Thursday. Due to Covid-19, seating will be limited during the service.
On Wednesday, The Chieftains Museum and Major Ridge Home in Rome re-opened its doors to the public. The following is a press release from the museum:
The state-wide shutdown surrounding the COVID-19 pandemic took a significant toll on state revenue, creating a difficult moving target for the Georgia Legislature to aim for while balancing the state budget as required by the Georgia Constitution.
Pre-K supply lists for Lyerly, Menlo and Summerville Pre-K classes can be picked up at the Pre-k office located at 206 Penn Street in Summerville. For more information call 706-857-3490
The Trion Recreation Center began registration for football, cheerleading, soccer and girls volleyball, on July 9th and will continue through Saturday, August 15th.
The Chattooga County Library is now offering a new “Phone In Story Time”….see details below:
Singing at New Hope North Baptist Church in the Teloga Coummunity on Saturday night July 18th at 7 PM with the Greesons
There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at
South Summerville Baptist Church
Wednesday July 15th from 10:00 a.m. until
1:00 p.m. Drive thru only.
