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March 14, 2026

Carrie Rowe Named Chattooga County School District Teacher Of The Year

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Leroy Massey Elementary School is celebrating one of its own after Mrs. Carrie Rowe was named Chattooga County School District Teacher of the Year.

School officials shared the announcement on social media, congratulating Rowe and thanking her for her dedication to students and the school community. Leroy Massey Elementary said they are grateful for her continued commitment to supporting students, fellow educators, and the community.

District Teacher of the Year honors are awarded to educators who demonstrate excellence in the classroom, leadership within their schools, and a strong commitment to student success.

March 14, 2026

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Sheriff Schrader Joins National Warning About “764” Threat Targeting Children Online

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in warning parents about a violent online extremist network known as “764,” which authorities say targets minors through social media, gaming platforms, and private chat features.

March 14, 2026

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Prison-Based Methamphetamine Ring Members Sentenced

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U.S. Attorney’s Office for The Northern District Of Georgia Collects Over $108 Million in Civil and Criminal Actions in Fiscal Year 2016

Thirteen members of a prison-based methamphetamine distribution ring have been convicted and sentenced following a multi-year federal investigation. Authorities say state inmates Edward Kelvin Pope, David Wilson, and Kevin Josue Campos Rivera coordinated drug trafficking operations from Central State Prison in Macon, working with federal inmate Jose Santos Isaola Cisneros at the Federal Correctional Institution in Atlanta to distribute methamphetamine through couriers and distributors across north Georgia. Pope, known as “Paw Paw,” was already serving a life sentence plus 70 years for armed robbery, kidnapping, and other violent crimes at the time of the offenses.

March 14, 2026

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City Of Summerville Accepting Applications For Building Inspector Position

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The City of Summerville is accepting applications for a Building Inspector position. According to the job summary, the position is responsible for inspecting new residential, commercial, and industrial construction to make sure projects comply with applicable building codes, zoning regulations, safety standards, and approved construction plans.

March 14, 2026

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Ralph “Country” Brown Memorial Scholarship Applications Due March 27

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Applications are now being accepted for the Ralph “Country” Brown Memorial Scholarship, available to senior baseball and softball players at Chattooga High School.

March 14, 2026

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Blood Assurance Reports Critical Need For Type O Blood Donations In Northwest Georgia

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Blood Assurance says several days of heavy hospital usage have pushed its supply of O-positive and O-negative blood to critical levels, while platelet supplies are also nearing critical status.

The organization says there is an emergency need for donors as soon as possible, especially those with Type O blood.

The need comes as the region moves into severe weather season, a time when trauma cases can rise and put even more pressure on local blood supplies. Blood Assurance says rebuilding the supply quickly is especially important to help meet patient needs.

Blood Assurance is the primary supplier of blood and blood products for Atrium Health Floyd and AdventHealth Redmond in Rome, and it also supplies Cartersville Medical Center. Donations made at Blood Assurance donor centers and blood drives in Rome and Cartersville help support local patients across the area.

Eligible donors are encouraged to make an appointment as soon as possible, although walk-ins are also being accepted.

To schedule a donation, visit Blood Assurance online, call 800-962-0628, or text BAGIVE to 999777.

March 13, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – March 13, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 13, 2026:

March 13, 2026

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Warm Weekend Before Storms And A Sharp Freeze Next Week

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Sunny and calm weather will continue across north and central Georgia through Saturday, with temperatures quickly warming after a cool, frosty start Friday morning. High pressure will keep skies mostly clear while winds turn southerly, helping afternoon temperatures climb back into the 70s and even low 80s by Saturday — well above normal for mid-March.

March 13, 2026

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Mr. John Maurice “Fargo” Collette, Obit (C )

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Mr. John Maurice “Fargo” Collette, age 80 of Trion, Georgia passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 11, 2026 at his residence.

Fargo was born in Tallahassee, Florida on March 12, 1945, son of the late Joseph Wesley “Joe” Collette, Sr. and Zalula Ruth Chamlee Collette. He was a member of the SonRise Community Church and was retired from the train yard at GE in Rome. Fargo enjoyed meeting and talking with people and was was well known in the community. He was a HAMM radio operator and member of the CARC (Chattooga Amateur Radio Club) and was very active on the CERT Team. He was the unofficial Wal-Mart Greeter and was an avid cat lover.

In addition to his parents, Fargo was preceded in death by a son, John Maurice Collette, Jr. and a grandson, Jordan Reynolds.

Fargo is survived by his children and their spouses, Eisa Collette, Tina Collette, Brian and Savannah Collette and Wess and Wendy Collette; brothers and sisters-in-law, Jimmy and Teresa Collette, Joe and Jackie Collette and Jody Collette; sister and brother-in-law, Marsha and Steve Smithson; grandchildren, Braxton Sanford, Lilly Keith, Tabitha and Kyle Lutz and Emilie Collette; great grandson, Dex Cargle; a very special friend, Sierra Woods; and a number of nieces, nephews and extended family members.

Memorial Services for Fargo will be held Sunday, March 15, 2026 at 4:00 P.M. in the SonRise Community Church, 1717 Hwy 100, Summerville, GA wih Rev. Kevin Woods officiating.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 P.M. until the service hour at the church.

The family respectfully asks that in lieu of flowers, memorial contributions be made to the Jordan Reynolds Scholarship Fund at the United Community Bank, or to a charity of your choice.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. John Maurice “Fargo” Collette, Sr.

March 13, 2026

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Mr. William Daniel Luallen, Obit (C)

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Mr. William Daniel Luallen, age 47 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026 in a Rome hospital.

Daniel was born in Rome, Georgia on May 19, 1978, son of Robert Lee Luallen, Sr, and Mary Carolyn Brown Luallen. He was a member of the Berryton Bible Mission and prior to ill health, was employed with Mt. Vernon Mills. Daniel enjoyed being with his friends, playing pool and looking after his neighborhood cats.

Daniel was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Lee “Bobby” Luallen, Jr. and grandparents, Ethel and Bill Luallen and DC Brown and Cledie Riley.

Daniel is survived by his father, Robert Lee Luallen, Sr., mother, Mary Luallen, sister, Paige Luallen; niece, Brooklyn Smith and a nephew, Bobby Smith.

Funeral services for Daniel will be held Saturday, March 14, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Larry Reynolds officiating. Interment will follow in the Summerville Cemetery.

Pallbearers will include his cousins and Austin Price and Wayne Holden. Honorary Pallbearers will be Jeff Strickland, Karen Pullen and Terry Bryant.

Daniel’s family will receive friends at the Coffman Funeral Home Saturday from 12:00 Noon until the funeral hour.

Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mr. William Daniel Luallen.