Congratulations to 18 nurse residents at Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center who recently completed the 6-month nurse residency program.
Chattooga County governmental offices are closed for Christmas. County offices were closed yesterday for Christmas Eve and will be closed today and tomorrow in observance of the Christmas Holiday. County offices will reopen on Friday. However, the county transfer station on Stockade Road in Summerville will be open tomorrow, Thursday, December 26th.
The Trion Fire Department has named their 2024 “Firefighter of the Year”. This year, the honor went to Morgan Laney. The Trion Fire Department posted on social media this week, “We are truly thankful for the unwavering commitment of our members. Without their individual and collective efforts, supported by their families, our department’s mission would be unattainable. We also take this opportunity to recognize and congratulate Firefighter Morgan Laney on being honored as Firefighter of the Year for 2024. May our department continue to receive divine blessings and protection. To God be the Glory”.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 24, 2024:
Georgia gas prices continue to hold steady at the pump compared to a week ago. Drivers pay an average of $2.91 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was the same as a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago and 11 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.65 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians now pay almost $2.00 less to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.
Millions of cans of coconut water are being recalled in the U. S. , including in Georgia. The FDA has an ongoing recall for 12 can cartons of Jarritos coconut water. About 169,438 cases (2,033,256 cans) are recalled across 29 states like Georgia, Florida, Texas, and Ohio. The FDA warns the seal on the lids may be compromised, which could lead to harmful bacteria. No illnesses have been reported, but the recall is a precaution.
From United Community Bank:
As we celebrate the holiday season, we want to let you know that United Community banking centers and the contact center will be closing at 2:00pm ET/1:00pm CT on December 24. Select digital banking services will have early cut-off times as well. Learn more by clicking on the “Cut-Off Times” button below
Our locations will also be closed on Wednesday, December 25, and Wednesday, January 1. With the closures, there may be early cut-off times or delayed processing of some services. For the full list of the times to be aware of, click the button below.
Thank you for banking with United! It’s our privilege to serve you. We hope you have a wonderful holiday season with the people you love!
Forty families in Chattooga County will have a happier holiday, thanks to Santa in Uniform. Yesterday was the biggest day of the year for the organization, made up of law enforcement, first responders and emergency workers. Public safety officials volunteered their time on Monday to take the children Christmas shopping at Walmart in Trion. This year, $8,457.91 was donated and used to buy gifts for the children. Also, each family received a Christmas ham, thanks to Santa in Uniform.
Also on Monday, Santa in Uniform announced that they had received a $3,500 check from the Walmart Spark Good Grant. The funds will be used to spread more Christmas cheer in 2025.
Donations for Santa in Uniform are accepted year-round. To donate:
U.S. Mail:
Santa in Uniform, Inc
PO Box 342
Summerville, GA 30747
Venmo:
@summervillesantainuniform
PayPal:
summervillesantainuniform@gmail.com
Georgia State Patrol (GSP) Troopers and Motor Carrier Compliance (MCCD) Officers encourage motorists to exercise safe driving habits during the Christmas and New Year’s holiday travel periods. To reduce the number of crashes and fatalities on Georgia roadways, State troopers and MCCD officers will be on high-visibility patrols on interstates and state roads.
To accommodate the anticipated increase in holiday travel, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) will temporarily halt lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts. This suspension will be in effect from 5 a.m. Monday, December 23, 2024, through 10 p.m. Sunday, January 5, 2025.