Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson has announced that Georgia’s June unemployment rate remained steady at 3.2 percent, unchanged from a revised 3.2 percent in May. The unemployment rate is also four-tenths lower than the national average of 3.6 percent.
Two Chattooga County municipalities are preparing for elections this fall. The Town of Lyerly and the City of Menlo will both be holding elections for municipal offices. Lyerly will be having an election for two seats on the town council. In Menlo, there are two council seats and the mayor’s post on the ballot. Qualifying for Lyerly Seats Three and Four will take place August 14th-18th. All qualifying takes place at the Lyerly Town Hall. In Menlo, qualifying will be held for mayor and Menlo Council Seats One and Two. Qualifying in Menlo will take place at Menlo City Hall August 21st-23rd.
Chattooga County Concerned Citizens announced on Thursday evening that they were changing the venue for the Town Hall Meeting scheduled for next Tuesday evening. Originally, the meeting was to be held at the Chattooga County Civic Center – now it will be held at the Chattooga High School Cafeteria.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, July 20, 2023:
Governor Brian P. Kemp announced Wednesday that Yakult U.S.A., a Japanese probiotic beverage company, will build its second U.S. facility in Bartow County, creating more than 90 new jobs and investing an estimated $305 million in a new beverage production facility.
The City of Summerville presented the first “Friend of the Community Award” on Wednesday. The award was given in advance of Friendship Week and the Friendship Festival that is coming up next week.
Summerville Police released a report this week about a stolen toolbox that lead to a drug arrest, and warrants for drug possession being taken out on several subjects.
Local Democrats gathered at the Chattooga County Civic Center on July 15th to recognize local members with awards. From L-R: Matthew Wilson, 1st Vice President of the Georgia Democratic Party; Veola Dunaway, Democrat of the Year; Barbara Massey Reece, Susan Kellett Jones Award; Bart Bryant, Candidate for U.S. Representative; Mayor Harry Harvey, Hall of Fame Award; and Cynthia Hubler, Chairman of the Chattooga County Democratic Party.
Local schools will soon be back in session, which means that time is limited for families to enjoy Summer adventures.
The county-wide Fifth Sunday Singing is making a comeback. Organizers say that the event will be held the last Sunday of this month at Chesterfield Baptist Church, located just south of Menlo on Jamestown Road. The singing will take place on Sunday, July 30, 2023. Chesterfield Baptist Church will be celebrating the completion of their new fellowship hall. All churches are invited to attend and those attending are asked to bring a covered dish for the fellowship meal. For more information, or if you would like to sing that evening, call Gail at 706-859-1832.
