AAA: Time Change Driving Safety Tips

The Auto Club group advises drivers to be aware of risky driving habits with the end of daylight saving time. Georgians will gain an hour of sleep but will face additional risks to their morning and evening commutes thanks to earlier sunrises and sunsets, which could cause a disruption to sleep cycles. AAA warns these combined factors can greatly increase risks for car crashes in the coming weeks.

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Reminder About COVID-19 Testing

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The Northwest Georgia Department of Public Health is reminding residents that free COVID-19 testing is available on Tuesday’s from 8:30 AM until 4:30 PM at North Summerville Baptist Church, located at 119 Maplewood Drive in Summerville, each Tuesday.  The tests are drive-up and no appointment is necessary.

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For Sale Hereford Bull

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Storm damage at AMI Cemetery

Due to the recent storm, AMI cemetery located on Jamestown Road has experienced some damage with the high winds flowers have been blown off of graves and if you have family members buried there you may want to go and pick up flowers and put them back on the grave before cleaners come in to clean up…

Mr. George Ruben Allmon Obit (M)

Mr. George Ruben Allmon, age 77, of Trion, GA, died Thursday, October 29, 2020, at his residence.
 
Mr. Allmon was born January 22, 1943, in LaFayette, GA, son of the late Rube and Fannie Grigsby Allmon.  He was a member of Hall Memorial Baptist Church, and prior to his retirement, was employed with Padgett Trucking.  In addition to his parents, Mr. Allmon was preceded in death by his wife, Jessie Juanita Painter Allmon; a son, David Steven Allmon; brother, Lee Allmon; sisters, Mattie Ruth Cochran and Daisy Chastain; and a great-grandson, George Jessie Lee Allmon.
 
Survivors include his sons, Randy Allmon, Butch Allmon; daughter, Madie Sanders; brothers, Faye Allmon, Bo Allmon; sisters, Clara Cochran, Linda Sutton, Carolyn Ferguson, and Teresa Middleton; 7 grandchildren; and 8 great-grandchildren.
 
Graveside services for Mr. Allmon will be held at 2:30 P.M. Sunday, November 1, 2020, at Subligna Cemetery with Rev. Junior Williams and Rev. Larry Scoggins officiating.  Pallbearers will be Josh Sells, David Sells, Mike Sutton, Terry McCullough, Preston Allmon, and Curtis Cochran.
 
Visitation will be held privately.
 
The family would like to say a special thanks to April, Sharon, Joy, and Selena at Tapestry Hospice.
 
The Allmon family along with the staff of Mason Funeral Home remind anyone in attendance to keep in mind the current guidelines and restrictions set forth by the C.D.C. as it pertains to social gatherings including social distancing, gathering limits, and face masks.
 
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.

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Football Friday On WZQZ

Both local high schools will be playing this evening, with the Chattooga Indians at Dade County and the Trion Bulldogs hosting B.E.S.T. Academy.  WZQZ will broadcast tonight’s Chattooga vs. Dade County game on 99.1 FM and you can hear audio on Facebook with Barry Peppers with the play-by-play.  You can watch the Trion Bulldogs take on B.E.S.T. Academy on the WZQZ Facebook Page.  Good luck to the Trion Bulldogs and the Chattooga Indians!

President Trump May Come To Rome, Georgia This Weekend

The Rome News Tribune reports that Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) records show President Trump will make a campaign stop in Rome, Georgia this Sunday.

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Last Day To Vote Early

Today is the last day to vote early in the General Election.  Already, over 50% of Chattooga County’s eligible voters have cast their ballots early.  The Registrars Office will be open for early voting today from 8:30 AM until 5 PM.  Be sure to bring a picture ID when you come to vote.  If you don’t cast your vote today, you can vote on Tuesday, November 3rd.  Polls will be open from 7 AM until 7 PM on Election Day.