Joint Reunion Planned For Chattooga High School Classes Of 1969, 1970 & 1971

The Chattooga High School classes of 1969, 1970, and 1971 are set to have a joint reunion on Saturday, May 3rd, at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located on Middle School Drive in Summerville. The event will start at 3 PM. and will include activities for reconnecting and enjoying catered food from Varsity. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 7 PM. Attendees should wear casual clothes for a relaxed atmosphere. The cost to attend is $25 per person, and early reservations are recommended, with a deadline of March 15 for planning purposes. Checks should be made out to the respective class year and sent to the contact person for each class. For the Class of 1969, contact Phyllis Marks Brown at 706-859-2792 or pbrown5113@yahoo.com. The Class of 1970’s contact is Rosita Chevremont McWhorter at 706-217-5228 or mewhorterrosita@gmail.com. For the Class of 1971, reach out to Wayne Lewis at 706-506-5005 or lewis295@comcast.net. Further details will be sent out soon.

Food Vendors Wanted For 5th Annual Chattooga County Plant Swap

Organizers are planning the 5th Annual Chattooga County Plant Swap, set to take place on Saturday, May 3rd, from 2 PM to 6 PM at Teloga Springs Farm. This popular local event, known for its vibrant community atmosphere and diverse range of plants, is on the lookout for food trucks and vendors to provide food to attendees.

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Local Trion Student Selected for Prestigious Youth LEAD Georgia Program

Chattooga 4-H is celebrating the remarkable achievement of one of its own, Grace Winder, a student at Trion High School, who has been selected to join the 2025 class of Youth LEAD Georgia. This esteemed statewide leadership program, facilitated by the University of Georgia (UGA), aims to cultivate the next generation of leaders across the state. Grace is among 30 exceptional 10th- and 11th-grade students chosen from a competitive pool of over 340 nominations received by UGA, representing 29 different counties.

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Fourth Case Of Bird Flu Confirmed In Georgia

On January 9, 2025, officials confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) in a small flock of 13 chickens and ducks in Clayton County, Georgia. This marks the third case in a backyard flock and the fourth overall since the outbreak began in February 2022.

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Chattooga County Schools On Two-Hour Delay Tuesday

From Chattooga County School Supt. Michele Helie: Due to some road conditions from the inclement weather, Chattooga County Schools will operate on a 2-hour delay, Tuesday, January 14th.
This is to ensure the safety of our students, staff and families. Please make arrangements to drop your child off 2 hours later than their regular time. Buses will also operate on a 2-hour delay. Please be safe on your travels to school tomorrow.

Arrest Report – Monday – January 13, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 13, 2025:

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Lawmakers Looking At Education This Legislative Session

Education will be on the agenda for lawmakers when they gather under the gold dome in Atlanta this week for the 2025 legislative session. Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods aims to modernize the education funding program known as the Quality Basic Education (QBE) formula, which was established over forty years ago.

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Dry Conditions Dominate Weather Until Week’s End

The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia says we will see a slight rebound in temperatures this week, providing residents of Northwest Georgia a brief respite from the recent winter weather and before this coming weekend’s anticipated rain.

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Unity Christian Approved To Accept “Georgia Promise” Scholarships

Unity Christian School (UCS) in Rome has been officially approved as a participating private school for the Georgia Promise Scholarship. Starting in the fall of 2025, this program will provide up to $6,500 per student each year to help cover costs related to nonpublic education, such as private school tuition.

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CRC “Healthy Kickoff Dinner” January 28th

The Community Resource Center of Chattooga Inc. will host a Healthy Kickoff Dinner on Tuesday, January 28, from 6 PM to 8 PM at the Chattooga County Ag Building, located at 33 Middle School Road in Summerville.  This event aims to help people start the new year on a healthier path.

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