Chattooga High School’s construction and welding students brought home the Gold Cup from the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge held Thursday in Rome, earning multiple first-place finishes and demonstrating their skills against students from across the region.
A 53-year-old Trenton man has been convicted of multiple sexual offenses involving two minor victims following a two-day jury trial in Dade County.
Veterans and military families across Northwest Georgia will have an opportunity to receive a free Thanksgiving turkey next month during a special event in Rome.
The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its annual fall meeting next month at one of the county’s historic homes, offering visitors an opportunity to explore local history and learn about the preservation of a landmark property.
The Veterans for the American Flag organization is planning a $10,000 raffle next month, with the drawing scheduled during a special celebration in Summerville.
The raffle will be held Saturday, November 7, in conjunction with a celebration marking the 250th anniversary of the United States Marine Corps.
The event will take place on Scott Hill, just south of Summerville and below the large American flag.
Raffle tickets are available for $50 each and may be purchased at Bryant and Sons in Summerville or Mathis Builders in Rome and Battlefield Supply in Calhoun.
Tickets are also available through members of the Veterans for the American Flag organization.
The drawing will take place during the November 7 celebration, with the winner receiving $10,000.
The raffle is being organized by Veterans for the American Flag, a local group associated with the large American flag displayed on Scott Hill.
The Menlo City Council has approved a new ordinance prohibiting camping and certain other activities on public property within the city limits.
Georgia Power has unveiled a new battery energy storage facility at the former Plant Hammond site in Floyd County, marking a new chapter for the property that once housed a major coal-fired power plant.
Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate increased slightly in the latest labor market report, even as the region recorded all-time highs in both its labor force and the number of people employed.
The Georgia Department of Corrections has released information about the arrest of a woman accused of bringing contraband into Hays State Prison in Trion.
According to a report released Monday, October 19, the incident occurred September 20, when a civilian identified as Charlene Seechan passed through a body scanner at the prison’s front entrance.
Prison security personnel reportedly noticed a set of earbuds and a charging block on the floor after Seechan exited the scanner.
Investigators subsequently reviewed surveillance footage from previous visits and noticed what corrections officials described as suspicious activity.
According to the Department of Corrections, Seechan was questioned about those earlier visits and admitted to bringing contraband into the facility.
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Seechan in connection with the investigation.
The incident was included in a statewide report detailing contraband-related arrests at Georgia correctional facilities.
The Department of Corrections did not specify what additional contraband Seechan allegedly brought into the prison during previous visits.
Contractors interested in participating in the first phase of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville have until 5 PM today, Friday, October 23, to submit their bids to Chattooga County.
