Arrest Report – Saturday – September 30, 2023

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 30, 2023:

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Friday Night Football Scores – Final

FINAL SCORES

Trion -28

Dade County – 21

 

Armuchee – 27

Chattooga – 20

 

Click the audio link below for game recaps from both of our broadcast crews.

 

Alpacas, Train & Down Home Day Today

There are plenty of activities going on around Chattooga County today that will be fun for the whole family.  The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Steam Passenger Train will be rolling into the historic Summerville Depot this afternoon at 1 PM.  Also, TMMA Farms in Halls Valley in Trion is hosting Alpaca Farm Days today and tomorrow.  Plus, today is Lyerly Down Home Day.  There are over 30 vendors set up for Down Home Day in Lyerly – that include art, craft and food vendors.  You can find details on all these events on the community calendar page at www.chattoogainfo.com

 

Georgia DECAL Offering Childcare Tuition Assistance

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) announced it is offering child care tuition assistance for early educators in Georgia to help the child care industry recruit and retain professional staff. Using funds from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), this program will support the cost of child care for children of individuals working in the pilot child care programs.

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Chattooga Young Farmer’s Meeting For October

The Chattooga Young Farmers have scheduled their monthly meeting for October, to be held on Thursday, October 19th at the Chattooga County Ag Building, located on Middle School Drive in Summerville. Wright’s Meat Processing, located in Subligna, will be on hand to talk about maximizing your beef to be processed.  The meeting will feature a meal of beef tips and rice, green beans, potatoes and dessert.  If you plan to attend you should RSVP to Chattooga Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarrett by Tuesday, October 17th.

Dr. Mike Hobbs Installed As Fifth President Of GHC

On Thursday, Chancellor to the University System of Georgia (USG) Sonny Perdue officially installed the fifth president of Georgia Highlands College (GHC), Dr. Mike Hobbs, Ph.D., during an investiture ceremony held in the Floyd Campus gym. 

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October Chamber Meeting To Feature Red Cross

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The October meeting of the Chattooga County Chamber will feature representatives from the American Red Cross.  Linda Jennings and Carla Maton will speak at the Chamber luncheon which will be held on October 17th.  The public is invited to attend, but you must RSVP in advance.  The cost is $12 for Chamber members and $17 for non-members.  You can find a link to register for the meeting Here

Former Armuchee High School Teacher Arrested On Child Porn Charges

A former Armuchee High School teacher has been arrested on charges related to child pornography.

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Ray Smith Named Assistant Director of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites

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Madison County native Ray Smith has been promoted to Assistant Director for Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites, a Division of the Department of Natural Resources (DNR). For the last three years, Smith has been the Region Supervisor for the Thomson region of Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites.

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Woman Arrested For Trespassing

A twenty-six-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday by Summerville Police after she was found at a residence on Hawkins Drive.  According to police, Jodecia Elizabeth Kaylee Walker had been warned before about being at the residence.  Walker was arrested and booked into the Chattooga County Jail on trespass charges.