Trains and Tracks Expo November 10-11

Train enthusiast of all ages will enjoy the Trains and Tracks Expo at the Summerville Depot November 10-11. Expo hours of operation are: Saturday, November 10 from 10 AM-3 PM and Sunday, November 11 from 11 AM-3 PM. Sunday’s train arrival will feature a double steam engine arrival. A highlight for the event will be the Chattanooga Modular Modeler Train exhibit. The expo is designed for children of all ages; for modelers, collectors, and enthusiasts; for families in search of good old-fashioned fun; and for the simply curious. It will feature tables of trains, accessories, scale models, and collectible toys. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Steam Engine is scheduled to arrive each day of the event at 12:45 pm with passengers and will be

turned on the Summerville Turntable, for the public’s viewing pleasure. There will be railroad memorabilia for sale, food and craft vendors at the depot, and much more.

The Chattanooga Modular Modelers, Inc. and The Museum of Flight are both non-profit corporations. The Chattanooga Modular Modelers use the hobby of model railroading to educate the public about the role the railroads have played in our nation’s history. They teach techniques for construction of portable displays. They also teach electronic principles used in modern devices, and how to display artistic expression through the mastery of the many skills necessary to complete a model railroad or diorama. The Museum of Flight uses the flight of historic aircraft to raise awareness of aviation while supporting local children’s hospitals.

For more information on events contact The City of Summerville at (706) 859-0900 Ext.1337 or visit www.summervillega.org

Trion Masonic Lodge #160 to Host Fundraiser

Trion Masonic Lodge #160 will be having a fundraiser this weekend on Saturday, November 10th, starting at 10.

The lodge will be selling Brunswick Stew for $7/quart or $26/gallon.

The fundraiser will be held at the lodge on 7th street behind east trion Church of God.

Fourteen arrested for child porn, five for human trafficking in Bartow County

Bartow County deputies and Cartersville Police arrested 14 men and booked them into the jail from Friday through Sunday for violation of the computer or electric pornography and child exploitation prevention act.

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Jobless Rate At 3.1 Percent

The unemployment rate in Chattooga County hit 3.1 percent in September, with 10,182 county residents employed. The jobless rate the previous month was 3.7 percent.

The county labor force stood at 10,509 workers in September, down from 10,543 the previous month.

The labor force was down by 211 from September of 2017. Fewer workers seeking jobs helped push down the unemployment rate even though the county had 65 fewer people employed in September of 2018 than it did in September of 2017.

Unemployment claims in Chattooga County were down from 36 in August to 31 in September. Claims were up by three (28) from September of 2017.

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Local Veteran’s Day Celebration

A Veteran’s Day celebration will be held on November 11th by VFW Aux. Post 6688, VFW Post 6688, American Legion 129, and Sons of the American Legion 129. It will begin at 1:30 at the Chattooga County Memorial Home, 818 Memorial Drive, Summerville.

All Chattooga County Veterans are invited and may bring a guest. They will be serving grilled hot dogs, chips, snack cake, tea, and coffee. For more information, call 706-857-1614.

Did You Set Your Clocks Back?

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Daylight savings time ended earlier this morning at 2 AM.

Clocks should have been set back an hour as the East Coast goes from Eastern Daylight Time (EDT) to Eastern Standard Time (EST).

Remember: Spring forward, Fall backward!

New Praise Service at Summerville First United Methodist Church

Summerville First United Methodist Church is now offering an early praise-type worship service which begins at 9:02 AM on Sunday.

It will be a contemporary and casual service for adults and children. Light breakfast is served as well.

Friday Ruling Deals Blow to “Exact Matching” Protocol for Voter Registration

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A federal judge ruled Friday that Georgia Secretary of State and GOP candidate for governor Brian Kemp must allow recently naturalized U.S. citizens to vote Tuesday, provided they can show proof of citizenship at the polls.

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Renaissance Festival Today! Starts at 11 AM

See below for festival map, entertainment schedule, and a list of vendors.

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Looking to Buy Glad Leer Rocker

Looking to buy a glad leer rocker in good condition. 706-506-1239