Jeremy Wade Bruce, 41, has been sentenced to six months confinement, five years probation, and a $259.50 fine for violating his probation as a registered sex offender in Chattooga County. Bruce pleaded guilty to violating sexual offender restrictions during the latest session of Chattooga County Superior Court.
The Chattooga County Historical Society is set to hold its Spring meeting on Sunday, April 13th, at 2 PM at the Summerville Depot. The event is free and open to the public, with a special invitation extended to those who haven’t attended a meeting before.
A recent report shows a serious literacy issue in Chattooga County, Georgia, with 75% of adults reading at or below an 8th-grade level. This information, shared by the Appalachian Learning Initiative (APPLI), indicates that Chattooga County has the third-lowest adult literacy rate among Georgia’s Appalachian counties.
The next meeting for the Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration will take place on April 15, 2025 at 2 PM. The meeting will take place at the Registrars Office located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. The meeting is open to the public.
A traffic stop last week resulted in the arrest of Taylor Blackmon on several charges, including speeding and possession of methamphetamine.
In a move to cultivate a deeper understanding of agriculture among young readers, the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture (GFA) and Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) are partnering to donate copies of the children’s book, “The Soil in Jackie’s Garden,” to nearly 400 libraries across the Georgia Public Library Service (GPLS).
The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition (NWGRCC) is offering FREE skin cancer screenings at the First Annual Live Healthy Chattooga Health Fair on Saturday, April 12, 2025, from 8 AM to 12 PM at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center. This health fair will provide a variety of FREE health screenings and resources to help the community take control of their health. In addition to skin cancer screenings, attendees can get cholesterol and glucose checks, blood pressure and BMI assessments, HIV testing, prostate and colorectal cancer screenings, CPR training, dental and vision screenings, and free food distribution. The Atrium Health Mobile Mammography Unit will also be there for mammograms by appointment. Individuals can call 706-509-6840 (Option 1) to schedule. Chattooga Transit will provide FREE transportation for residents at several local assisted living facilities, with pick-up times starting at 7:30 AM. The NWGRCC invites everyone to attend this important health fair and to share information with others.
Trion City Schools is starting a renovation project for the main entrance of Trion High School. The goal is to update the building’s appearance to match other facilities on campus. Dr. Howard Hughes, Assistant Superintendent, expressed excitement about the renovation and thanked students, staff, and families for their patience during this time. While work is in progress, the main entrance will be closed to everyone, but access will be available through the rear and side entrances. A small section of the crosswalk and one parking space on each side in front of the school will be blocked off temporarily. Student drop-offs and pick-ups will move to the break area end of the building. Additionally, a section of the gravel parking lot at the Oak Hill entrance will be used for construction equipment, which will affect a few parking spaces. The school district aims to minimize disruption and appreciates community understanding. The renovation aims to improve the school’s appearance and reflect the pride of the school community.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 7, 2025:
