The latest data from the U.S. Drought Monitor shows that Chattooga County, along with Walker, Dade and Catoosa Counties and a portion of Floyd County is experiencing “Extreme Drought”.
Today is Election Day for residents of Summerville, Trion and Menlo. Polls will be open from 7 AM until 7 PM. Voters will vote at the city hall in each municipality. Be sure to bring a picture ID when you come to vote.
Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has again received an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, celebrating the hospital’s commitment to protecting patients from preventable harm and errors.
A non-fatal shooting happened in Menlo on Saturday, according to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader:
On Saturday night, shortly after 10pm, deputies were dispatched to Jamestown road in Menlo regarding multiple shots fired in the area. While en-route they were updated that a subject had been shot. Once they arrived on the scene they found that two males had been shot from what started as a physical fight in the yard. Each had shot the other. Dalton Hunter, who received two gunshot wounds, and Charles Smith, who received one gunshot wound, were both transported to an area emergency room by Atrium Health EMS. Both are expected to recover. There was a small child inside the residence during the shooting and the residence received multiple gunshot hits. The investigation is ongoing and more information may be released at a later time.
– Sheriff Mark A. Schrader
There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion this week on Thursday, November 9 to give away free groceries. Come between the hours of 10:00 am and 1:00 pm to get your free groceries. No ID is required. But you must be present to receive the food. Central Avenue Baptist Church is located at 14074 Highway 27 in Trion!
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, November 6, 2023:
Black Rock Mountain State Park in Rabun County, Georgia
Those who would like to enjoy leaf-peeping around Georgia this Fall need to get outside before the brilliant colors of the season disappear and give way to Winter.
Chattooga County FFA and 4-H students will be taking part in the annual pig show and auction coming up this evening. Students receive hogs in June and raise them for a final show and auction.
A single-vehicle accident on Friday on Highway 27 near Kirby Hollow Road damaged power lines and hampered traffic coming over Taylor’s Ridge. The Georgia State Patrol released the following report concerning the accident over the weekend: