Georgia Power, the state’s largest utility provider, is facing criticism from environmental groups, energy analysts, and individual customers over its proposed energy plans, reliance on fossil fuels, and increasing energy costs. Critics argue that the company’s plans rely too heavily on fossil fuels and underestimate the potential of renewable energy sources.
The Chattooga Young Farmers are inviting interested individuals to their August class, an educational excursion to Rosemary & Thyme Creamery in LaFayette, set for Thursday, August 7th at 6 p.m.
A 58-year-old Summerville man faces multiple charges, including driving under the influence (DUI), after being stopped by Summerville Police Wednesday night for allegedly weaving across traffic lines. Danny Dennis Pair reportedly admitted to officers he had taken three prescribed hydrocodone pills prior to driving.
According to the Summerville Police Department, an officer observed a 2017 Ford F350, driven by Pair, weaving on Montgomery Street, near the intersection of Curran Street. The officer initiated a traffic stop due to the erratic driving.
Police stated that during the stop, Pair informed the officer he had consumed three prescribed hydrocodone pills before getting behind the wheel.
Subsequently, Pair was charged with DUI, failure to maintain a single lane, driving without a license, and canceled registration. He was issued citations for the offenses.
Isaac Sendros, President and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of AdventHealth Georgia and AdventHealth Redmond, has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA). The announcement was made on July 11 during the association’s Annual Meeting of the Assembly.
The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration has announced it will conduct a public meeting on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at 2:00 PM. The meeting will be held at the Registrars Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. All members of the public are invited and encouraged to attend.
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The aromas of simmering chili and rich Brunswick stew are set to fill the air of downtown Summerville as the City of Summerville and Summerville Main Street proudly announce the return of the much-anticipated Summerville Steam Special Chili & Brunswick Stew Cookoff. This culinary showdown will take place on Saturday, September 27, 2025, from 10 AM until 3 PM at The Depot, promising a day of delicious competition, live entertainment, and a grand spectacle.
The Georgia Lottery Corporation has announced a monumental achievement, generating $1,471,352,000 in proceeds for Georgia’s HOPE Scholarship and Pre-K programs in fiscal year 2025. This marks the tenth consecutive year the organization has surpassed the $1 billion mark in contributions to the state’s education initiatives.
Berry College has been awarded a $50,000 grant from the National Trust for Historic Preservation to assess and preserve two historically African American cemeteries located on its campus. These sites are the last physical remnants of two Reconstruction-era settlements, Freemantown and the Shelton Family, founded by formerly enslaved people in Mount Berry, Georgia, between 1870 and the 1920s.
Following heavy downpours on Thursday, Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for a continued pattern of scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms today, with forecasters warning of potential localized flooding.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 1, 2025:
