The Trion Bulldogs’ spirited journey in the GHSA Class A, Division II playoffs came to a close last Friday night as they faced off against the Irwin County Indians in the quarterfinals. Despite a valiant effort, the Bulldogs fell short, losing the game 40-30 in a contest that showcased both teams’ talent and determination.
It was all perfect scores for the latest round of health inspections from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of November 2024.
The Georgia State Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands has unanimously approved 11 recommendations aimed at curbing the rapid loss of prime farmland to urban development.
In a year marked by significant changes for educators, teachers in Georgia received a pay raise earlier this year, yet they continue to fall short of the national average salary for teachers. The most recent data reveals a concerning disparity, particularly for educators in the Walker County School System, the Chattooga County School System and the Trion City School System, where salaries remain below the state and national benchmarks.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, December 1, 2024:
Morris Jewelers, a beloved fixture in downtown Summerville, is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout the month of December, and the community is invited to join in the festivities. In honor of this milestone, Morris Jewelers will be hosting a special giveaway, offering a $500 gift certificate to one lucky customer on December 20th, with no purchase necessary.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has asked Georgia’s 51 government agencies to exercise continued fiscal restraint while creating their budgets for the amended fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026. Despite the state’s general fund surplus reaching a record $16. 5 billion last month, most agencies have followed his guidance. Out of the agencies, 45, excluding state courts, kept their budgets flat, meaning no extraordinary requests were made. Thirty-one agencies maintained their budgets for the amended fiscal year 2025, and 24 did so for fiscal year 2026.
Georgia is witnessing a robust military presence, with significant facilities such as Fort Moore, Fort Gillem Enclave, and Augusta’s Cyber Command Center playing pivotal roles in national defense. Recent developments include the U.S. Navy’s transition from the aging Ohio-class submarines to the state-of-the-art Columbia-class subs at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, ensuring that American naval capabilities remain at the forefront of modern warfare. Meanwhile, Moody Air Force Base is preparing for a significant upgrade, as it plans to replace its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft with the advanced F-35 fighters, enhancing its operational efficiency.
The City of Summerville is set to light up the holiday season with its much-anticipated annual Christmas Parade, taking place tomorrow evening at 7 PM. Residents and visitors alike are invited to gather in downtown Summerville for an evening filled with festive cheer and holiday spirit. The parade will kick off at the intersection of Highway 114 (Lyerly Highway) and Highway 27 (Commerce Street), winding its way through the heart of downtown. Spectators can look forward to a delightful procession that will pass by the historic courthouse before concluding at Hurley Crossing near Zaxby’s.
This past week, Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry announced that the last grant funds were used to upgrade and refurbish the floors at the Chattooga County Animal Control Building, located off Red Oak Road in Summerville. The grant totaled $30,000 and was through the Atlanta Humane Society and the Rachael Ray Capital Improvements Program.
