Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, January 19, 2025:
A motor vehicle accident on Highway 27, near the south side of Taylor’s Ridge, has resulted in the tragic death of 72-year-old Terry Boyd of Rome, confirmed by the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office.
There were only two health inspections from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of January, 2025. Both inspections were accommodation inspections at two local motels:
Angie Teems, Chairwoman of the Walker County Board of Commissioners, is pleased to announce the hiring of Melissa Smith as the county’s new animal shelter director.
With winter weather potentially bringing snow and ice this week to Northwest Georgia, the Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) will be conducting brining operations this morning at 8 AM.
Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced on Friday that Georgia is part of a task force with state securities regulators and the SEC in a $106 million settlement with Vanguard Marketing Corporation and The Vanguard Group.
AdventHealth Redmond has launched a new interventional neurology program to treat complex stroke cases and brain aneurysms. Dr. Jose Marino has joined the team to provide emergency care for stroke patients at this facility, which is the first of its kind in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama. The program aims to allow patients to receive critical stroke treatment locally, reducing the need for transfers to larger cities.
American food markets are facing an egg shortage that might last for months. The outbreak of avian influenza has significantly affected the egg market, with 17. 2 million egg-laying hens dying from the virus in November and December alone.
As the new year unfolds, businesses that rely on the United States Postal Service (USPS) are bracing for increased shipping costs set to take effect on January 19, 2025. In an announcement made last November, the Postal Service revealed its recommendation for “new competitive” pricing, which will impact several key services used by businesses and individuals alike.
On January 18, 2025 at 11:37 AM the Chattooga County Coroners Office was notified by Chattooga County 911 of a motor vehicle accident with a possible fatality on Highway 27 on the south side of Taylor’s Ridge.