All veterans who served in the US military during the Vietnam era from November 1, 1955 to April 30, 1975 are invited to a luncheon on Friday March 28, 2025. The event will be held at 12 noon at the Chattooga County Memorial Home located at 818 Memorial Drive Summerville.  All Vietnam veterans are encouraged to attend and bring their families to enjoy a time of food and fellowship.

The following day, Saturday March 29, is the official National Vietnam War Veterans Day which marks the day the last combat troops departed Vietnam on March 29, 1973.  This national holiday is a time to pay tribute to the nine million Americans who served not only in-country, but at posts around the world in support of the lengthy war effort.  It is also a time to thank the families for their support and sacrifices.

The luncheon on Friday is sponsored by VFW Post 6688, the auxiliary, and local volunteers.  For further information, call Odell Anderson at 706-397-2394 or Barbara Reece at 706-862-2657.

Chattooga County residents are invited to attend the First Annual Chattooga County Health Fair on April 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to Noon at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located at 40 Middle School Rd. in Summerville.

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Mount Vernon Mills and the Trion Fire Department are inviting the community to participate in a blood drive that will be held this Wednesday, February 12th from 7 AM until 5 PM. The Blood Assurance Bloodmobile will be at Mount Vernon Mills from 7 AM until 5 PM.  Be sure to eat a good meal, avoid energy drinks, bring your ID and drink extra water if you plan to come and donate blood.  For more information, you can contact Blood Assurance at 1-800-962-0628 or www.bloodassurance.org/vernon12.

The Teloga Community will host a mobile food pantry next Saturday from 10am-12pm at Beersheba Presbyterian Church. Please don’t hesitate to seek help if you need it. For safety reasons, please do not start lining up until 9:45am. Volunteers are always appreciated; please arrive at 9:15am to ensure timely parking and orientation. No ID is required; you will be asked a few questions before collecting your groceries. We hope to see the community come out and support this event. The Teloga Volunteer Fire Department will be doing traffic control.

The Chattooga County Beekeepers group will meet at 7 PM. on February 11, 2023, at the county agricultural center off Highway 100. The meeting will feature a presentation by Gary Rains, an experienced beekeeper from Walker County, who will discuss spring hive inspection. This event will provide practical knowledge for both new and experienced beekeepers. Attendees can ask questions and learn effective techniques. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend and learn about the role of bees and responsible beekeeping. For more details, contact the Chattooga County Beekeepers group.

The Chattooga Senior Center is inviting the community to participate in a hotdog fundraiser on Friday, February 21st, from 10 AM to 2 PM. The aim is to raise money for senior programs and activities. For $10, attendees can purchase a lunch plate that includes a hot dog, chips, slaw, a Little Debbie cake, and a drink. Preorders can be made by calling 706-857-5001 on Thursday, February 20th, from 8 AM to 2 PM. All proceeds will support seniors at the center, helping fund bingo prizes, craft supplies, trips, and other activities. For more information, contact the Chattooga Senior Center at 706-857-5001.

Trion Elementary School will host the 8th Annual Daddy-Daughter Dance, themed “Under the City Lights,” on February 7, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM in the Trion School Cafeteria. This event allows girls to bond with fathers or they may be escorted by an uncle, older brother or other significant male family member. Tickets are available at the school office, and attendees should dress nicely. The evening includes music, refreshments, and photo opportunities. Parents should RSVP by the end of January. For more information, contact Trion Elementary School.

Families in the Trion community: registration for Trion Pre-K classes opens on February 14, 2025. Parents and guardians can pick up enrollment packets at the Trion Elementary office starting at 8:30 AM. Please note that packets will not be available for pickup prior to this time. To ensure a smooth registration process, families are reminded to bring several important documents on the registration day. Required items include proof of Georgia residency, such as a utility bill, the child’s birth certificate, and a photo ID of the legal guardian. Additionally, parents should prepare to provide a Social Security card for the child, the 3300 Form (which includes ear, eye, dental, and nutrition information), and the 3231 Form (which verifies immunizations). For those seeking more information about registration or the Pre-K program, please call the Trion Elementary office at 706-734-2991. Don’t miss this opportunity to secure a spot in the Trion Pre-K program and give your child a strong educational foundation

Middle school students, grades five through eight,  in the Chattooga County School system are invited to soccer tryouts that will be held at the Practice Soccer Field at Chattooga High School,  located next to the softball fields. Girls will have their turn on Tuesday, February 4th, from 4:00 PM to 5:30 PM, while boys are scheduled for Thursday, February 6th, during the same time frame.

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