The Georgia Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) is hosting a Georgia State Agency Career Fair on Thursday, Nov. 14, at Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GTNC) Floyd County Campus in Rome.
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) has awarded 92 Georgia nonprofit organizations up to $150,000 each to improve their security measures and protect the communities they serve. This grant program, administered by GEMA/HS on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security, aims to enhance the security of nonprofits at risk of violent acts. A total of $11,664,003. 00 was awarded to eligible organizations. The recipients’ names remain confidential due to security concerns, and an additional application period will open soon thanks to supplemental funding from Congress. The next application window for funding will be from November 4, 2024, to January 2, 2025. For more details, contact GEMA-GRANTS@gema. ga. gov.
A twenty-eight-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested at the Chattooga Emergency Department in Trion after his probation officer spotted him inside Walmart. According to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Michael Steven Amerson was seen inside Walmart as his probation officer was shopping. The officer notified deputies that Amerson had a warrant for his arrest and that Amerson had been previously banned from Walmart. By the time deputies arrived, Amerson had left the store, but video surveillance cameras revealed that Amerson had driven next door to the Chattooga Emergency Department. Deputies went to the Emergency Department and arrested Amerson on the outstanding warrant and additionally charged him with criminal trespass.
On Election Day, voters in Chattooga County, and voters across the Peach State, overwhelmingly supported Constitutional Amendment 1 for the homestead exemption. The amendment, geared towards preventing sharp property tax hikes, garnered an impressive 62. 93% approval. Statewide, there were 3,080,093 votes in favor and 1,814,547 against, the measure that permits the General Assembly to establish a state-wide homestead exemption. This exemption will restrict property value increases for qualifying residences to inflation rates. Essentially, if home values rise faster than inflation, the amendment aims to cap the increase for financial relief. While some say it is a significant win for the property owners, homeowners should note that local entities like municipalities, county governments, and school boards may choose to opt out of this exemption.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 7, 2024:
Former President Donald Trump won the electoral votes in Georgia on Tuesday night and was declared the winner in the hotly-contested race. Trump garnered almost 51% of the vote to Vice-President Kamala Harris. In Chattooga County, Trump was overwhelmingly the choice on the ballot for over 80% of Chattooga County voters.
Trump carried every precinct in the county but did better in some areas compared to others. The Subligna Precinct was the heaviest pro-Trump area in the county, where the former President won over 90% of the vote. However, in the county’s largest precinct of Summerville, Harris kept Trump below the county-wide average of 80%, with the Vice-President getting over 23% of the vote.
Most notably in Tuesday night’s election, U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene lagged behind the rest of the Republicans on the ticket. Democrat Shawn Harris managed to get almost 24% of the vote in the county. Subligna and Haywood were the two precincts where Greene did the best, and Summerville is where she had the least support.
All of the county-wide races were decided in the Republican Primary in May.
Chattooga High School has been named a “Math Leader” School by the Georgia Department of Education. This recognition is given to schools that have excelled in mathematics achievement or growth. The criteria for the Math Leader Awards focus on the percentage of students scoring at the Proficient Learner level or above in mathematics, emphasizing numeracy skills in fifth and eighth grades.
In gratitude to the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces, AdventHealth has partnered with local Chick-fil-A restaurants to host a special Veterans Day lunch event. This tribute will take place from 11 am to 2 pm on Monday, November 11, at participating Chick-fil-A locations throughout the Northwest Georgia area.
The Trion Lions Club is selling fresh pecans to raise funds for their mission of aiding local residents in need. The proceeds will go towards providing eyeglasses for county residents and supporting projects that supply food and essential items to families facing difficulties. Pecans can be purchased at Trion Drugs, Economy Pharmacy in Summerville, and Crossroads Pharmacy in Menlo. There are different options available for purchase, including halves, pieces, chocolate-covered pecans, and glazed pecans. To place an order or for more information, contact Jan Morris at 706-346-7249. For inquiries, reach out to Ann Brown at 706-978-0298. Support a good cause and enjoy delicious pecans by purchasing from the Trion Lions Club today!