Republican Primary Runoff Election August 11th

Chattooga County is having a Republican Primary Runoff on August 11, 2020.  Those who voted in the Democratic Primary will not be eligible to vote in the Republican Primary Runoff.

The registration deadline for U.S. Representative in 117th Congress from the 14th Congressional District of Georgia is July 13. The registration deadline for Probate Judge and County Commissioner was May 11, 2020.

BBB Scam Alert: Credit Card Overcharge Scam

At first glance, this scam looks so helpful. It’s a call or text message wanting to help you resolve an overpayment on your credit card. However, this sneaky con is actually a phishing scheme. And it’s only likely to get more popular, as COVID-19 causes many shoppers to buy online and many businesses are only accepting credit cards.

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Wellmade Flooring Expands Operations, Invests $35 Million in Bartow County

On Friday, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that U.S.-based Wellmade Flooring will invest more than $35 million in expanding its manufacturing facilities to Bartow County, delivering 240 jobs to the area. Internationally known, Wellmade specializes in the design, production, and distribution of hard surface flooring collections.

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Mrs. Emma Mae Gallimore, Obit (M)

Mrs. Emma Mae Gallimore, age 86, of Mentone, AL, died Thursday, June 25, 2020, at her residence.

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Mr. Alex Wyatt Hosmer, Obit (M)

The family of Alex Wyatt Hosmer is grief-stricken at his sudden passing on June 25, 2020. He was a man of vision and of many talents, and a friend to many and a stranger to few. He was an electrician by trade, but a farmer and entrepreneur at heart who loved his goats and dogs more than many people. It was often said that, “if Alex can’t fix it, it can’t be fixed.” He was known as a man of his word, quick-witted and always ready to help another. Alex hated crowds and Atlanta traffic, but loved his grandchildren, cold beer, and ice cream.

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USDA Forest Service: Fireworks Illegal In National Forests

USDA Forest Service officials remind residents, visitors and campers that fireworks are prohibited on National Forest lands.

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Summerville Water Outage

City of Summerville customers may experience low water pressure or no water due to a water main break. The outage is widespread and will be repaired as soon as possible. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Arrest Report – Friday – June 26, 2020

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, June 26, 2020:

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Oakview Completes Comprehensive COVID-19 Testing Plan

In a letter recently delivered to family members of residents at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation in Summerville, the long-term care facility said that they had completed a COVID-19 testing plan that tested every resident and worker at the location on Highland Avenue.

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Chattooga Unemployment Still In Double-Digits

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Unemployment numbers are starting to go down as people go back to work.  Georgia experienced record-setting unemployment rates in the wake of the Coronavirus pandemic that affected the state’s businesses and industry beginning in March of this year.

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