The Georgia Department of Education is welcoming 20 teachers from across Georgia to participate in its 2023-2024 Teacher Policy Fellowship.
Summerville Police were called to a Ramey Street address after a contractor alerted them to property damage at a residence that was being renovated. When police arrived, they discovered damage to the sheetrock walls, damage to the fireplace, mirrors and floors was also noted. The contractor told police that he believed two former employees were responsible for the damage. The owner of the residence asked that a report be on file about the incident.
If you filled your tank before Wednesday of this week, you were paying at least 30-cents per gallon less for gasoline than you would if you went and filled up today. Some people were wondering why the sudden jump in prices happened. On Wednesday night at 11:59 PM – the tax suspension on motor fuel in Georgia ended.
In honor of the holiday season, Paradise Garden will be lit up with Christmas lights for the month of December! Visit the Garden on Saturday, December 2nd, and Saturday, December 16th after-hours to stroll through the Garden with your loved ones, enjoy complimentary hot chocolate and coffee, and shop the Holiday Artist Market. The Garden will be open late from 5 – 7 pm!
In October 2023, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) awarded contracts for 19 Design-Bid-Build projects, which spanned safety initiatives, bridge construction, rehabilitation, and resurfacing. One Design-Build project was also awarded in October.
The Georgia State Patrol has released a preliminary report on the accident involving a Chattooga County School bus on Thursday afternoon.
Christmas with the Alpacas is back on for this weekend! The event will be held on Saturday and Sunday December 2nd and 3rd and a bonus day has been added for December 9th.
A state law signed by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp back in May allows owners of multipurpose off-highway vehicles (MPOHVs) to register for a license plate authorizing them to drive on county roads as of December 1st. Registered vehicles will also be authorized to cross roads that are part of a municipal street system or state highway system. However, they will not be permitted on interstates, state highways, or city streets.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 1, 2023:
This weekend you can shop a large variety of local art during the 12th annual Georgia’s Rome Winter Art Market.