Georgia officials are warning residents to be on alert after a wave of scam text messages claiming to come from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).
Mrs. Linda Dian Cochran Hunt, age 71 of Summerville, Georgia passed away Friday, April 10, 2026 in a Rome hospital.
Mrs. Hunt was born on January 6, 1955, daughter of the late Leonard Walker Cochran and Georgia Mae Goodson Cochran. She was a member of the Wayside Baptist Church and was a retired LPN, serving 17 years at NHC-Rossville and 12 years at Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. Mrs. Hunt enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Hunt was preceded in death by sister, Deborah Ann Price and a brother, Harold “Pee-Wee” Cochran.
Mrs. Hunt is survived by her husband, JW Hunt; daughter and son-in-law, Penni and Mike Ware; sons and daughters-in-law, Nick and Abby Hunt and Adam and Nikki Hunt; sisters and brothers-in-law, Angie and Dewayne Dooley and Wanda and Kenny Chaney; brothers and sister-in-law, Robert and Gina Cochran and Terry Cochran; grandchildren, Caden Ware, Sawyer Hunt, Campbell Hunt, Bryson Hunt, Brianna and Hunter Woody, Tabren Barnett, Gabe Barnett and Ky Hunt; one great granddaughter, Georgia Woody; friends, Margaret Dillard, Darlene Bearden and Linda Dillard; and a number of nieces and nephews.
Funeral Service for Mrs. Hunt will be held Moday, April 13, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Lloyd Gilreath and Rev. Kenny Chaney officiating. Interment will follow in the West Hill Cemetery.
Pallbearers will be Skylar Chaney, Bryson Hunt, Caden Ware, Gabe Barnett, Tabren Barnett and Coy Hefner. Honorary Pallbearers will be Al Smith, Marcus Blalock and Hunter Woody.
The family will receive friends Sunday evening from 6:00 P.M. until 8:00 P.M. at the Coffman Funeral Home. At other hours, the family can be reached at 141 Austin Ave. Summerville.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Mrs. Linda Dian Cochran Hunt.
MRS. SHIRLEY ANN NEWSOME COMER, age 76, passed away peacefully at her home in Ellerslie, Georgia, on April 4, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Her daughter and granddaughter were by her side at the time of her passing.
She was born to the late Nellie and Henry Newsome on August 18, 1949 in Phenix City, Alabama. In addition to Parents, She was preceded in death by two brothers the late Tony Newsome and Henry Newsome, Jr. Shirley attended Jordan High School in Columbus, Georgia; later worked at John Wesley Villas in Macon, and later at Walmart in Trion. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures; shopping at Goodwill, cooking for others and making sure everyone around her felt cared for. She was a member of Jimmy Swaggart Ministries and held a deep love for her faith. She also had a special love for Elvin Presley.
Surviving are children, Kimberly (John) Boberg, Larry Griffin, and Gaynelle Griffin; grandchildren Hannah (Jeff) Miller, John (CJ) Colbert, and Lily Griffin; great grandchildren, Gracie, Nova, Nora, Ava and special great grandson, Leland Colbert; siblings, Juanita Underwood, Vickie Newsome, and Shannon Newsome; several Nieces and Nephews.
A memorial service will be held Tuesday, April 14th, at 4:00 P.M. at the J. D. Hill Memorial Chapel of Earle Rainwater Funeral Home with Rev. Harold Helton officiating. The Family will receive friends Tuesday from 3 until 4 P.M. at the Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mrs. Shirley- Ann Newsome Comer, who passed away April 4, 2026.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 11, 2026:
Dry and increasingly hot conditions are expected to continue across North Georgia through the weekend and into next week, raising concerns about wildfire risk and worsening drought conditions.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 10, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region should remain on alert as high fire danger conditions persist through the weekend. Dry weather, low humidity, and warming temperatures are creating an elevated risk for wildfire activity.
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross is encouraging pet owners to take advantage of free tools that can help them respond quickly when a dog or cat faces an emergency.
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has awarded $48,350 in scholarships and grants to 56 students for the Spring 2026 semester, helping offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses across multiple programs.
A community-wide event designed to connect residents with local organizations, businesses, and services is set for Saturday, May 30, in downtown Summerville.