A motor vehicle accident on Highway 27, near the south side of Taylor’s Ridge, has resulted in the tragic death of 72-year-old Terry Boyd of Rome, confirmed by the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office.
There were only two health inspections from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of January, 2025. Both inspections were accommodation inspections at two local motels:
With winter weather potentially bringing snow and ice this week to Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be conducting brining operations this morning at 8 AM.
AdventHealth Redmond has launched a new interventional neurology program to treat complex stroke cases and brain aneurysms. Dr. Jose Marino has joined the team to provide emergency care for stroke patients at this facility, which is the first of its kind in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. The program aims to allow patients to receive critical stroke treatment locally, reducing the need for transfers to larger cities.
American food markets are facing an egg shortage that might last for months. The outbreak of avian influenza has significantly affected the egg market, with 17. 2 million egg-laying hens dying from the virus in November and December alone.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 18, 2025:
On Friday, the Georgia Department of Agriculture and the USDA confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI), known as bird flu, in a commercial poultry operation in Elbert County. This is the first confirmed case in a commercial poultry setting in Georgia and the fifth case detected in the state.
As a result of this confirmation, all poultry exhibitions, shows, swaps, meets, and sales within the state are immediately suspended until further notice. Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper stated that this is a serious threat to Georgia’s poultry industry and the livelihoods of many residents. Efforts are underway to prevent further spread of the disease and to allow normal poultry activities to resume as quickly as possible.
The bird flu has impacted the egg market significantly, with 17. 2 million egg-laying hens dying in November and December alone. This loss represents nearly half of all birds killed by the virus in 2024, leading to fewer eggs, empty store shelves, and rising prices.
The Georgia producer identified signs of Avian Influenza in their flock on Wednesday, and after testing, a positive detection was confirmed. The state’s Emergency Management and State Agricultural Response Teams were deployed for depopulation, cleaning, and disposal operations. Approximately 45,000 broiler breeder chickens were present at the time of detection, and a quarantine has been placed on all commercial poultry operations within a 10-kilometer radius for surveillance testing for at least two weeks. Notifications will be given when poultry activities can resume.
Cold weather is moving from Siberia and will reach the United States this weekend and into next week. Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama will experience the coldest temperatures of the season next week.
The enrollment period for Pre-K programs in Lyerly, Menlo, and Summerville for the 2025-2026 school year is now open. Parents and guardians are invited to register their children on Thursday, February 6, 2025, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM, and Friday, February 7, 2025, from 9:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Registration will be held at the Chattooga County Education Center, located at 206 East Penn Street, Summerville, GA 30747, in the former Summerville Elementary School building.
To ensure a smooth registration process, parents are required to bring several important documents, including: – Child’s Certified Birth Certificate – Proof of Georgia Residency – Photo ID of Parent/Guardian – Child’s Social Security Card – Child’s Insurance Card or verification of health coverage Additionally, parents should be prepared to provide the Immunization Form 3231 and the Eye, Ear, Dental, & Nutritional Form 3300. It is important to note that children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2025, to be eligible for enrollment. For any questions or further information, parents are encouraged to contact the Pre-K office at 706-857-3490.
In the event of inclement weather, please be advised that registration may be canceled and rescheduled for a safer date.
Trion High School’s Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) chapter excelled at the FBLA regional conference on January 15th, with many students winning medals in nine categories, which qualifies them for the state competition. FBLA, founded in 1940 and based in Reston, Virginia, is a major student organization that helps students prepare for the business world. With over 200,000 members, it is the largest student organization in the U. S. Trion High School also placed third in the Region Sweeps, highlighting the overall achievement of its students, whose average scores were the best in the region. This is a historic achievement for Trion High School’s FBLA chapter. The success is attributed to the support of their advisor, Mrs. Laura Bryant, and the school community looks forward to the state competition.