Earlier this week, 40 families in Chattooga County received Christmas gifts from Santa in Uniform.  The local organization is made up of police, firefighters and emergency responders and each year they raise money to help families in need at Christmastime.  Although Christmas Day is over, Santa in Uniform is reminding residents that they accept donations year round.  According to Santa in Uniform, if you need to make a donations for tax purposes before the end of the year, you can send donations several different ways:

Get ready to lace up your hiking boots and enjoy the natural beauty of Cloudland Canyon State Park! The first is today where you can take part in a guided hike to Bear Creek. These short but strenuous hikes, led by experienced guides, will take participants from the Interpretive Center to the ford at Bear Creek, covering about 3 miles roundtrip. Today’s hike is from 1 PM to 2:30 PM. Other hike dates are: Monday, January 6, 2025 (1 PM to 3 PM), Wednesday, January 15, 2025 (10 AM to 12 PM), Monday, January 20, 2025 (10 AM to 12 PM), and Monday, January 27, 2025 (10 AM to 12 PM). Participants should meet at the Interpretive Center at least 5 minutes early, wear comfortable shoes, and bring water. A $5 parking fee applies, and for questions, contact 706-657-4050. The park is located at 122 Cloudland Canyon Park Road, Rising Fawn, GA 30738, with GPS coordinates N 34. 8402630 | W -85. 4828810. It is on Route 136, 8 miles east of Trenton and I-59 (Exit 11), and 18 miles west of LaFayette.

Flu cases in Georgia have increased to “high” levels, as reported by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). In the latest data for Week 50, ending on December 14th, Georgia was among 15 states showing “high” or “very high” influenza levels.

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Earlier this month, the oldest church in Chattooga County welcomed a new pastor.  Sardis Baptist Church, located in Chattoogaville, called James “Jamie” Maples as their new pastor.

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As the holiday season wraps up, many consumers in the Peach State are contemplating returning gifts received during Christmas. To help residents navigate the returns process, the Georgia Attorney General’s Consumer Protection Division is reminding everyone of key facts about their rights as consumers. With the holiday shopping frenzy behind us, it’s essential to understand the realities of returning items.

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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is recognizing Military Consumer Protection Month by providing information to help active-duty service members, veterans, and their families avoid scams and predatory business practices. He emphasized the importance of protecting personal and financial information and stated that his office would take action against businesses exploiting military personnel.

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The City of Summerville is inviting contractors to submit sealed bids for the construction of a Public Works Pole Barn at the new public works site, located near the Summerville Industrial Park off Highway 100. Bids will be accepted until 2 PM on January 7, 2025, at the City’s Public Works Office located at 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, Georgia 30747. Interested bidders must ensure that their submissions are placed in sealed envelopes, clearly marked with “RFB-2024-111-PW Pole Barn” for efficient identification by city officials. For further details on the project specifications and bidding process, prospective bidders can visit the City of Summerville’s official website at www.summervillega.org , where a complete bid packet is readily available.

A Lyerly man has been sentenced to six months in prison in connection with a summer incident that involved a reckless attempt to evade law enforcement on a motorcycle.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 25, 2024:

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Merry Christmas from all of us at your Hometown Radio Station, WZQZ. Here is the best news you will read all day!

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