Aspiring conservation leaders with a passion for connecting people with the outdoors have until October 16th to apply for a crucial leadership position within the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR). The DNR is actively seeking an Assistant Chief for its Communications, Education & Outreach Section, a role that will be instrumental in growing hunting and shooting sports participation across the state.
New research and state data reveal a significant and expanding economic impact from Georgia’s two ocean ports, the Port of Savannah and the Port of Brunswick. These vital gateways now support an estimated one in every eight jobs in the state, a figure that continues to climb year over year.
Mr. Bill Crain, age 83, of Menlo, GA, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025, at his residence after an extended illness.
Mr. Crain was born October 23, 1941, in Trion, GA, son of the late Benjamin Davis Crain and Bertha Lee Vernon Hogg Crain. Prior to his retirement, he was employed as a night watchman with the City of Menlo. He had also previously worked at Best Manufacturing and he had operated Hall’s Texaco, one of the last full-service stations in the area. Mr. Crain enjoyed hunting and being outdoors.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Margaret Hegwood.
He is survived by his loving wife of 51 years, Mary Padgett Crain; a daughter, Joy McCary; 2 grandchildren, Ty and Lucas McCary; and several nieces and nephews.
Funeral services will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, October 14, 2025, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Terry Hampton and Rev. Alton Stamey officiating. Interment will follow in AMI Cemetery. Active pallbearers will be Tim Hogg, Roy Padgett, John Mason, Richard Gifford, Mark Padgett, and Tommy Meadows. Honorary pallbearers will be Thomas Cole, Raymond Ware, and the nurses from Heyman Hospice.
Mr. Crain will be in state at Mason Funeral Home and the family will receive friends from 1:00 P.M. until the hour of service on Tuesday.
There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at South Summerville Baptist Church this Wednesday, October 15th, from 10 AM until 1 PM. Anyone in need of food is welcome to come by. No ID is required, but you must pick up the food in person. South Summerville Baptist Church is located on Highway 48, just past Mason Funeral Home in Summerville.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 13, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia are enjoying a streak of exceptionally warm, dry, and sunny weather as a dominant high-pressure ridge firmly settles over the region. Beginning Monday, October 13th, this atmospheric behemoth is suppressing rain chances and allowing temperatures to climb, ushering in a pleasant, albeit dry, autumnal period.
Chattooga County has been placed under an “Abnormally Dry” designation (D0) by the U.S. Drought Monitor, indicating that the region is either entering or emerging from drought conditions. A persistent high-pressure system is currently dominating the weather pattern, leading to sunny skies but suppressing the vital rainfall needed to replenish local water supplies and aid agriculture.
Residents of Summerville will soon have the opportunity to cast their ballots in the upcoming Municipal General and Special Election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. In anticipation of this important civic event, the City of Summerville has announced the commencement of advance and absentee voting, beginning on Tuesday, October 14, 2025.
The Summerville City Council is poised for a busy session this evening, with a comprehensive agenda covering significant infrastructure projects, financial approvals, policy updates, and community-focused discussions. The Regular Called Meeting will commence at 5:00 p.m. at Summerville City Hall, preceded by a public Question and Answer Session at 4:30 p.m.
As daylight fades and the moon begins its ascent, a different world awakens within James H. Floyd State Park. The Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park are inviting brave adventurers to explore this hidden realm with their “Creatures of the Night” guided hike.
