A man faces multiple charges following a domestic violence investigation in Chattooga County.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Chattooga County and much of northwest Georgia through Friday evening as repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring the potential for excessive rainfall and localized flooding.
If you’re looking for a cool treat this weekend, the Friends of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will host a Homemade Ice Cream Sale on Sunday, July 26, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Volunteers will be set up next to the park’s Visitor Center serving a variety of homemade ice cream flavors. Ice cream is $3 per cup, and both cash and credit cards will be accepted.
Proceeds from the sale will support the Friends of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, a volunteer organization that helps enhance and support the park through special projects and programs.
A $10 Georgia State Parks parking pass or an annual ParkPass is required for parking.
The Town of Lyerly is reminding vendors that applications are still being accepted for this year’s Down Home Day celebration, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Vendor spaces are $15 each. Anyone interested in participating should comment only on the Town of Lyerly’s Facebook post, send a private message to the official Lyerly, Georgia Facebook page or to Sally Kerce, or call Lyerly Town Hall at 706-895-2611.
Town officials are also warning vendors to be alert for online scammers. Last year, individuals impersonated event organizers on Facebook and attempted to collect $150 for vendor spaces through fraudulent payment requests.
Officials emphasize do not send money to anyone claiming to represent the event through Facebook comments or messages unless you are communicating directly with the official Lyerly, Georgia page or Sally Kerce.
Support the Chattooga County High School football program while shopping for a new mattress during a special one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, July 25.
The sale will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Chattooga High School Main Gym. Organizers say more than 25 mattress styles will be available to try, with sizes ranging from twin to king from brands including Purple, Therapedic, Southerland, Corsicana, Tranquility and PureCare.
Adjustable bases, luxury pillows and mattress protectors will also be available. Delivery, financing and full factory warranties are offered, and all forms of payment will be accepted.
Every purchase benefits the Chattooga County High School football program, making it an opportunity to support local student-athletes while saving on a new mattress.
University of Georgia students are helping Georgia farmers spend less time behind a desk and more time in the field through a new artificial intelligence-powered platform called FieldLog.
A woman has filed a harassment complaint with the Summerville Police Department following an incident that allegedly occurred near McGinnis Circle.
Rosie is waiting at the Chattooga County Animal Control Shelter for someone to give her the loving forever home she deserves.
According to Friends of Chattooga County Animal Shelter, Rosie is affectionate, incredibly sweet and eager to make friends with everyone she meets. She greets visitors with a wagging tail and plenty of kisses, always hoping the next person she sees could become her person.
Anyone interested in adopting Rosie can meet her at the shelter, located at 464 Red Oak Road in Summerville.
The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. Wednesday visits are available by appointment.
For more information, call the shelter office at 706-857-0679 or the director at 706-578-0849. Inquiries may also be emailed to Charlie.long@chattoogacounty.gov.
A traffic stop in Lyerly earlier this month resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old woman on multiple drug charges after Chattooga County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly discovered more than 100 suspected oxycodone tablets during a vehicle search.
CareSource has reversed a controversial 20% reimbursement rate cut for some pediatric therapy providers in Georgia following months of criticism from families, therapists and state lawmakers. However, the change does not apply to every provider, leaving some clinics facing reduced payments and uncertainty.
The rate reduction, which took effect earlier this year, affected providers offering services such as speech, occupational, physical and behavioral therapy to children enrolled in Georgia Medicaid. Many providers warned the cuts threatened access to care, particularly in rural areas where therapy options are already limited. Some clinics reduced services or stopped accepting CareSource patients altogether.
According to Atlanta News First, CareSource has notified some providers that it will restore reimbursement rates, but others remain excluded from the reversal. Those providers say the uneven decision continues to create financial challenges and could still impact access to therapy for Georgia children.