The number of inmates being housed at the Chattooga County Jail have seen a substantial decrease over the past two months. Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says that the COVID-19 Pandemic has had an impact on the population decrease.
In preparation for the upcoming school year, the Chattooga County School System is asking that parents complete a survey concerning student access to devices and the Internet as well as plans for students returning to face-to-face instruction in the Fall.
The New Faith Tabernacle is having a home coming on the 21st of June at 10:00am. Guest singer will be Heavens Desire from Piedmont Alabama. Guest Preacher will be David Arnold. Singing in the morning an lunch after the service. Pastor R.D. Craig and members welcome everyone to attend. God Bless.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 8, 2020.
An employee at Lucky’s Supermarket alerted the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office about some counterfeit money that was used to purchase some items last Thursday.
Tomorrow is Primary Election Day and Chattooga County voters will be deciding on if they want to continue an Education Special Local Option Sales Tax , plus there are several local races on the ballot.
Voters will be going to the polls on Tuesday to vote in the 2020 Primary and WZQZ News will have the latest results, live from the Chattooga County Courthouse. Join WZQZ’s Ben Groce and Bonnie Fletcher starting at 6:45 PM on Tuesday evening as they bring you the results. WZQZ will also have updates on state-wide races from our partners at the Georgia News Network. Don’t miss the only local live election return broadcast from the Chattooga County Courthouse on 99.1 FM and AM 1180 – Real Country WZQZ.
The Summerville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting coming up this evening at 5 PM. This evening’s meeting will be held at Dewey Hoskins Gym instead of Summerville City Hall. Council members have a full agenda to consider, including if and when to hold the annual fireworks display; approving thousands of dollars in payments to the Chattooga County Water System and the Town of Trion for water that has been purchased; the possibility of purchasing two used vehicles and discussion about releasing funds for the new well site on Highway 48. You can see the complete agenda below:
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Gordon County’s annual Star Spangled Celebration has been canceled due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and its impact on event sponsors, organizers announced.