The Georgia Department of Education is launching a Student Bill of Rights to define students’ essential rights to a quality education in public schools. This initiative is timely as it aligns with the upcoming 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026, emphasizing the need to focus on the core elements of education that serve students.
Construction on the new Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) building in Armuchee is moving quickly and is on track for completion in November. The Rome News Tribune reports the modern facility is being built on the same site as the old DDS office, which has been in service since the 1950s and is now considered outdated. The groundbreaking for the project took place last summer, and excavation began in April. Although there was an early delay due to issues with fire hydrant placement, those problems have been resolved, and workers report steady progress.
Eight physicians have graduated from the Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program. The Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Family Medicine Residency program opened in 1976 and is one of the oldest family medicine residency programs in Georgia. The program offers hands-on experience to residents in preparation for full-time medical careers.
An Armuchee man was arrested Sunday at his residence on Herring Road and charged with a serious felony. Weyman Darrell Garmany Jr., 60, is facing one count of enticing a child for indecent purposes. According to Floyd County Jail records, the arrest stems from an alleged incident involving a juvenile female. Garmany is accused of writing a letter to the girl offering her $50 in exchange for allowing him to commit an indecent act upon her. The charge of enticing a child for indecent purposes is a felony offense under Georgia law. Adding to his legal troubles, Garmany is currently being held without bond due to a probation violation. Garmany was booked into the Floyd County Jail.
Michael Lance Brown, 36, of Cloudland, Georgia, was arrested Tuesday on a multitude of felony charges related to the production and distribution of child pornography, illegal video recordings, and unlawful eavesdropping. The arrest follows an ongoing investigation led by Investigator Daniel Sanford of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office in conjunction with the United States Department of Homeland Security.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 1, 2025:
Scattered to numerous thunderstorms anticipated as a front pushes southward, across Northwest Georgia. Some of these storms could be strong to severe, prompting residents to remain vigilant. Today, after a brief period of patchy fog between 7 AM and 8 AM, the region will see partly sunny skies with a high near 86 degrees. However, attention turns to the afternoon, as showers and thunderstorms are likely to develop mainly after 3 PM, carrying a 60% chance of precipitation. Rainfall amounts are expected to range from a tenth to a quarter of an inch, though higher localized amounts are possible within thunderstorms, with calm winds becoming a light southwest breeze around 5 mph. The stormy conditions are set to continue into tonight, with showers and thunderstorms likely mainly before midnight. The chance of precipitation increases to 80%, with new rainfall potentially reaching a quarter to half an inch, as temperatures dip to a low around 70 degrees and southwest winds become calm. Looking ahead, a more settled weather pattern emerges: Wednesday promises mostly sunny skies and a warmer high near 89 degrees, accompanied by a light north wind. Wednesday night will be mostly clear with a low around 68 degrees, and the pleasant, sunny conditions are expected to persist into Thursday, with a high near 90 under a continued light north breeze.
Residents of Chattooga County are once again being targeted by a prevalent phone scam, with callers falsely identifying themselves as local law enforcement officers to solicit money. Sheriff Mark Schrader issued a stern warning this week, urging citizens to remain vigilant and not fall victim to these deceptive tactics.
Get ready to rev your engines and make a difference! The “Thunder for Hunger” motorcycle ride is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th, kicking off at 12:30 PM from the Trion Wal-Mart located at 13427 US-27, Trion, GA 30753. This exciting event is being held to support the Bill Champion Team’s endeavor to win the People’s Choice award at the upcoming “Dancing with Our Stars” event, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Community Resource Center of Chattooga.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of June, 2025:
