Camp season 2025 is nearing for the Northwest Georgia Council of Scouting America.
Jonathan Cody Mobbs, of East Armuchee Road, has been indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury in connection with a burglary incident at the Mohawk facility in Lyerly on September 18, 2024.
On Thursday, Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger shared updates on the investigation into GS Partners/GSB Group, highlighting efforts to recover investments for Georgia investors. He reported that Georgia has received the largest portion of claims in the nation related to this case.
A Kentucky truck driver claims he was accosted by Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen on Little Sand Mountain Road on March 3rd and plans to pursue legal action. William Wilson, a cattle hauler, spoke to Chattanooga media about the incident, alleging that Commissioner Allen physically assaulted and threatened him. Wilson and his wife were in Chattooga County to pick up a load of cattle from William Mitchell’s farm. Due to the narrow nature of Little Sand Mountain Road, Wilson stated he had to temporarily block the road to back his truck into the farm. Commissioner Allen, who was also traveling on the road, reportedly took issue with the blockage, leading to the confrontation. Wilson alleges that Allen grabbed his shirt and made threats, nearly pulling him from his truck. The Commissioner’s account alleges that the driver created a dangerous situation. The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has called in investigators from neighboring Walker County to ensure impartiality. While the Sheriff’s Office has released one report, the initial report regarding the altercation has yet to be made public. Wilson claims the altercation has left him unable to work due to unspecified injuries. He estimates his typical earnings at $8,000 to $12,000 per week and says that he anticipates being out of work for at least a couple of months. The situation remains under investigation.
Get ready to shake off the winter blues and welcome spring in style! The highly anticipated Spring Market is back and set to blossom on Saturday, April 12th, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM at Dowdy Park in the heart of downtown Summerville.
Georgia drivers may soon use digital driver’s licenses on their smartphones during traffic stops due to House Bill 296. The bill has received strong bipartisan support in the House and is now moving through the Senate.
Are you a sports enthusiast looking for a rewarding way to give back to your community? The City of Summerville Parks and Recreation Department is offering a fantastic opportunity to help shape the next generation of athletes by becoming a rec department umpire. This is a chance to make a real difference in a child’s life while staying involved in the sports you love. To get you started, the department is hosting an “Intro to Umpiring 101 Clinic” next Tuesday, March 18th and Wednesday, March 19th, from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM at Mitchell Field. The clinic will provide aspiring umpires with the foundational knowledge and skills needed to officiate youth sports games. No prior experience is necessary, just a passion for sports and a desire to help young athletes learn and grow. For more information about the Umpiring 101 Clinic or becoming a Summerville Parks and Recreation umpire, please contact the department directly at (706) 859-0910.
More than 170 employees of the U. S. Department of Education in Georgia could lose their jobs due to the Trump administration’s plan to reduce the department and the federal workforce. The largest group of workers is from the Federal Student Aid office with 97 employees, followed by the Office for Civil Rights with 46 employees.
Employees learned of the layoffs on the same day the department announced it would cut over 1,300 jobs, impacting nearly half its staff. This includes around 240 layoffs in the Office for Civil Rights, which already had a backlog of complaints.
In Georgia, there are 593 open civil rights cases with the Department of Education since 2011. There is concern that funding cuts may follow job losses, placing a financial burden on local taxpayers, especially in rural districts where federal funding makes up a significant portion of their budgets.
A potentially dangerous situation was averted at North LaFayette Elementary School on Tuesday, March 11, 2025, when a Walker County Schools employee discovered a plastic baggie containing a suspicious substance just inside the main entryway. The baggie was immediately turned over to the School Resource Officer (SRO), who conducted field testing confirming the substance was methamphetamine. The item was then secured as evidence.
If you or someone you know needs some help with groceries this week, there will be a free food giveaway at Summerville Middle School on Friday evening. The event is sponsored by Helping Hands Ending Hunger and the Summerville Middle School FFA. Anyone in need is welcome to come by Summerville Middle School, located off Highway 100 on Summerville Middle School Drive from 5:30 PM until 6 PM on Friday, March 14th.