The average gas price in Georgia rose to $2. 96 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This is an increase of 3 cents from last week and 4 cents from a month ago. Filling a 15-gallon tank now costs about $44. 40, which is 6 cents more than a month prior. Montrae Waiters from AAA explained that rising crude oil prices, high demand for heating, and sanctions against Russia are causing the increase. Nationally, the average gas price also rose to $3. 12 per gallon, influenced by oil prices around $80 per barrel. While gasoline demand decreased, domestic gasoline stocks increased, and gasoline production was up to 9. 3 million barrels daily. Lastly, WTI oil prices ended at $80. 04 a barrel, with crude oil inventories down by 2 million barrels.

The most expensive Georgia metro markets – are Savannah ($3.03), Athens ($3.01), and Hinesville-Fort Stewart ($2.98).

The least expensive Georgia metro markets – are Augusta-Aiken ($2.89), Columbus ($2.87), and Catoosa-Dade-Walker ($2.83).

Area gas price averages – Chattooga ($2.77), Walker ($2.81), Floyd ($2.94), Gordon ($2.97), DeKalb, AL ($2.76), Cherokee, AL ($2.81).

One of the last two World War II veterans in Chattooga County, Mr. William Henderson, will be laid to rest tomorrow. He was a 99-year-old Navy veteran who passed away on January 17, 2025, at his home in Trion. Mr. Henderson was born on March 20, 1925, in Fort Payne, AL, and worked at Riegel/Mount Vernon Mills before retiring. He was active in his church, Trion First Baptist, and loved gardening and the Atlanta Braves. He is survived by his son, daughters, grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and many close friends. The funeral services will be held at 3:00 P. M. tomorrow, January 22, 2025, at Mason Funeral Home, with interment at West Hill Cemetery. Friends may visit from 4-6 PM this evening at the funeral home.

The GBI has arrested Seth Roberts, 20, from Trenton, Dade County, GA, for Sexual Exploitation of Children. In September 2024, the GBI’s CEACC Unit began investigating Roberts due to a Cyber Tipline Report from the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children about possible online possession and sharing of child sexual abuse material.

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The Summerville City Council will hold a called meeting coming up this evening at Summerville City Hall on Georgia Avenue, across from Summerville First Baptist Church.  The council is expected to approve a payment to Templeton & Associates for a valve for the water department and approve Mayor Harry Harvey to enter into an agreement with the county government and other municipalities in Chattooga County to call for a vote on the Special Local Option Sales tax in March.  This evening’s meeting gets underway at 5:30 PM and is open to the public.  You can see an agenda for this evening’s meeting below:

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Last week, Commissioner Andy Allen convened with the mayors of Summerville, Lyerly, Trion, and Menlo at the commissioner’s office to discuss the distribution of future funds from an upcoming sales tax referendum. The meeting comes as Commissioner Allen faces an urgent deadline to prepare for a crucial election scheduled for March 18, 2024, which could secure millions in funding for the county and its municipalities.

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AdventHealth Medical Group is happy to announce that Rachel Stonecypher, PA-C, has joined their Cardiology team in Rome. She is part of a large care team that provides various medical services for heart-related conditions. Stonecypher works with patients and a multidisciplinary team to achieve treatment goals with care and compassion. She expressed her enthusiasm for working in cardiology, a field she has been passionate about since her childhood experience as a patient. Stonecypher earned her biology degree from Shorter University and a Master of Health Science degree from South College. She is certified by the National Commission on Certification of Physician Assistants. In her free time, she enjoys sports, movies, and spending time with family, friends, and her dog, Millie. For more information or to schedule an appointment, please call 706-368-8550.

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As temperatures are expected to plummet this week, residents of Chattooga County who are in need of a warm place to stay are urged to seek refuge from the harsh conditions at a warming shelter that opened on Sunday evening.

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The Trion Varsity Boys basketball team continued its impressive run on Saturday, extending their winning streak to three games with a hard-fought victory over the Model Blue Devils.

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