Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, July 5, 2023:
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Just like the invasive Japanese kudzu that can be found all over Georgia, now a Japanese spider is making its home in the Peach State. UGA researchers say the Joro spider is not dangerous, in fact it seems harmless and while considered an invasive species, they are not certain that there will be any negative impacts from the bright yellow, blue, black and red spiders that spin golden-looking webs.
With no winner in Monday night’s Powerball drawing, Georgia lottery-players are anxiously awaiting tonight’s drawing, with an estimated $546 million jackpot up for grabs.
For the sixth consecutive year, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has earned Gold certification from the American Heart Association for the care it provides heart failure patients.
A Chattooga County farm has been named a “Georgia Centennial Farm” by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
The Center Post Community Center is hosting two events during July. The first one is this Saturday, July 8th.
Cloudland School
The summer meeting of the Chattooga County Historical Society will take place this Sunday, July 9th at 2 pm at the historic depot in Summerville. The theme for the summer meeting is schools of Chattooga County–from its earliest years through the 1960s.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture has regained its status as a law enforcement agency more than a decade after the agency’s Law Enforcement Division was disbanded.
Shawn Emmons
The Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) announced the transfer of the warden at Hays State Prison in Chattooga County and the appointment of a new warden for the prison located in Trion.
The Oak Ridge Boys timeless country and gospel country classics may date back to the World War II era but the band is still a force to be reckoned with in the 21st century. Their showmanship is unstoppable whether they re playing oldies like “Elvira” or the smash hit “Leaving Louisianna in the Broad Daylight” they always keep the energy high at their live shows. With perfect harmonies The Oak Ridge Boys have had hit after hit on the country music and Southern gospel charts. It s been over fifty-years since the Oak Ridge Boys first performed together and their voices are still sharp as ever as they treat fans to their gospel infused country tunes on the 2023 Front Porch Singing tour. The Oak Ridge Boys are coming to the Rome City Auditorium on October 21, 2023. You can find ticket information HERE