Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced last month that the State Board of the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) approved a grant totaling more than $3 million to establish a new College & Career Academy in Walker County. Named Walker Launch, this project is the result of a partnership between Walker County Schools and Georgia Northwestern Technical College, and it will serve Walker and Dade County students.
Explore Georgia, the tourism division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, invites travelers to discover a range of new attractions opening across the Peach State in 2024, from water parks and wildlife encounters to cultural experiences and entertainment venues.
Vanity tags, or personalized license plates, are popular in Georgia; but sometimes those who attempt to get a personalized tag have their ideas rejected.
Authorities in Catoosa County investigated a child abuse case in December that involved the parents of a thirteen-year-old female child being abused with “air-soft” guns. Catoosa County officials began the investigation after the child showed a Georgia DFCS worker multiple injuries on her hands and arms that were believed to be caused by the girl’s parents shooting her with the air-soft guns.
To kick off the new year and inspire people living in Northwest Georgia to take charge of their health, AdventHealth Redmond, together with local health and wellness vendors, presents the NWGA Health and Wellness Expo on Saturday, January 6 from 10 am to 2 pm.
A Georgia State Senator is looking to crack down on the “swatting calls” that are happening more and more to public officials. The criminal act of swatting is when someone places a fake emergency call, which sends SWAT teams and emergency responders to the homes of unsuspecting people.
Free Chihuahua mix puppies. 2 and a 1/2 months old. Have had first shots and wormed. Free to a good home. Pickup in Trion. Call 706-409-7408
MR. JAMES ALLGOOD, JR. – Age 80, of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, January 1, 2024 with his family at his bedside. He was born on June 24, 1943 to the late James Allgood, Sr. and Florence Penn London Allgood, Sr. and attended Chattooga County Schools. He retired from the Trion City Government. He was preceded in death by his adopted mother, Eula Mae McCutchins and daughter, Penny Allgood.
Survivors are his daughter, Samantha (John Walker) Allgood of Trion, GA., stepdaughters, Angela Adams, Charity Allgood of Summerville, GA., granddaughter, Alexus Allgood, great grandchildren, Aayden Allgood, Tristyn Allgood of LaFayette, GA., Nathaniel Booker, Dorcas Woody, Juan Bostick, Ayanna Cofield, sisters, Ann Montgomery, Anna McCutchins, Vivian Wells of Summerville, GA., brothers, Tracey McCutchins, Roger (Apostille Jennifer) London, best friend, Anthony Christopher and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and friends.
Funeral Service will be held Sunday, January 07, 2024 at 3:30 P.M. at New Spirit and Truth Assembly of Jesus, 487 Scoggins Street, Summerville, GA., 30747 with Pastor Bishop V.T. Harden officiating. The family will receive friends at the church one hour before service. Interment, Allgood Cemetery.
Arrangements entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Inc., Dalton, Georgia.
Mr. Billy Wayne Matthews, age 83, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, January 2, 2024, at Atrium Health Floyd.
Mr. Matthews was born May 11, 1940, in Stevenson, AL, son of the late Robert Samuel and Jessie Ada McCrary Matthews. He was a member of Helton Chapel in Stevenson, AL, and prior to his retirement, worked as a millwright with Local Union 1263.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother, Robert Ray Matthews; and a sister, Shelvie Sparks.
Survivors include his wife, Johnnie Arnold Matthews; daughters, Gina Lutz, Kelli (Lew) Green; and a grandchild, Lily Green.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 P.M. Friday, January 5, 2024, from the Mason Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Harold Helton and Rev. Jimmy Garner officiating. Interment will follow in Greenhills Memory Gardens.
Mr. Matthews 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 Friday.
To share your condolences with the family online, please visit our website at www.masonfuneralhome.com.
Arrangements are provided by Mason Funeral Home- Summerville, GA.
MRS. EVA MAE BYRON- Age 92, of Summerville passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, December 29, 2023. Mrs. Byron was born August 22, 1931 to her late parents, Samuel Black, Sr. and Nannie Long Black, Sr. and was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Byron to whom she was married for over Forty Three years. Fifteen sibilings also predeceased her in death and she was a lifelong member of West Fifth Street Church of Christ. She graduated in 1964 from A.C. Carter High School, Cosmetology School, CNA training and retired from Mohawk Industries, Georgia Glove Mill and Oak View Nursing Home.
Survivors are her two daughters, Pamela (Donald) Wiggins of Summerville, GA., Jaquelina (David) Fain of Rome, GA., grandchildren, Orlando Nichols, Brian (Tameka) Griffin, Michael Evans, LaQuetta Evans of Rome, GA., Shellyse (Moshem) Khulpuwa of LaFayette, GA., sisters-in-law, Annie Black, Doris Shepherd, Jean Bankston, Louise Williams, brothers-in-law, Bro. Jesse James Bankston of Summerville, GA., Mactine Bankston of Troy, AL., and a host of nieces, nephews, cousins, other relatives and many friends.
Funeral Service will be held Saturday, January 06, 2024 at 1:00 P.M. from West Fifth Street Church of Christ, 24 Fifth Street, Summerville, GA. 30747 with Bro. John Lewis and other Ministers officiating.
The family will receive friends at the church one hour before the service. Interment, Summerville Cemetery.
Arrangement’s entrusted to Willis Funeral Home, Dalton, Georgia.
