The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) announced 23 projects in October 2024, which include bridge rehabilitation, resurfacing, safety improvements, and new bridge construction. The largest project is a bridge construction along 1. 003 miles on US 41/SR 11/SR 49 over the Norfolk Southern Railway, costing about $21 million. This project and three others make up 40% of the total funds awarded this month.  Only one of the projects listed in the latest round of funding is in Northwest Georgia.

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On Tuesday evening, the Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department held their annual Christmas Dinner.  Jeffrey Mosher was recognized as the 2024 Cloudland Volunteer Fire Department Firefighter of the Year.  The award was presented to Mosher by Cloudland Fire Chief Bobby Cavin.  The department serves residents on Lookout Mountain in the Cloudland Community in both Chattooga County, Georgia and Cherokee County, Alabama.

Georgians are expected to travel in record numbers for the year-end holiday period (from Saturday, December 21 to Wednesday, January 1). AAA predicts that 3.7 million Georgians will travel 50 miles or more from home. That’s 108,677 more travelers than the previous record high set last year.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 11, 2024:

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Heather Ballard, owner of Hayden Taylor Designs in Summerville, was appointed to the Summerville Main Street Board of Directors on Monday during the Summerville City Council’s regular monthly meeting.

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Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual list of best hospitals for maternity care. The list classifies the hospital as “high performing,” the highest level of achievement possible

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Authorities are investigating a tragic incident that occurred Friday, which is being treated as an apparent murder-suicide. The DeKalb County, Alabama Coroner confirmed that the event unfolded at a residence, involving a married couple, 76-year-old Kenneth Trowbridge and 69-year-old Vicky Patrick.

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In a commendable display of courage and quick thinking, Game Warden Matt Tsiklistas and Georgia State Patrol Sgt. Ty Brooks were honored with the prestigious Acts of Heroism Award by Governor Brian Kemp for their life-saving actions during a fiery crash in Glynn County. On November 22, 2023, while on routine patrol, Tsiklistas and Brooks responded to an urgent call about a collision on Georgia 25.

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A report of suspected fraud at United Community Bank revealed a case involving family issues and financial misconduct. On December 5, the bank called the Summerville Police Department about a fraudulent withdrawal connected to Marvin Dutton’s bank account, who died on October 22, 2024.  According to the report from the Summerville Police Department, a bank official said that one of Dutton’s children withdrew $2,244 from their deceased father’s account at the bank.  Social Security checks are supposed to be returned to the United States Treasury after the beneficiary passes away.  Dutton’s family member returned $1,000 of the funds to the bank, but then stopped communications.  Police told the bank that since a portion of the money was returned, the matter would need to be taken up in civil court.

What gift can you give to the person that loves being outdoors more than anything? We know! Gift them a hunting or fishing (or combo) license to help them enjoy the wild places they love, encourages the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division.

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