The Georgia Supreme Court has suspended the law license of former state Court of Appeals judge and former state representative Christian Coomer for two years. The suspension will end in August of the following year. Coomer was removed from the Court of Appeals by the Supreme Court due to the state Judicial Qualifications Commission’s recommendation, citing misuse of campaign funds and inappropriate dealings with a client before becoming a judge.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, November 20, 2024
The Trion Bulldogs are headed for the second round of GHSA Playoffs this Friday. They will be making the nearly 4-hour drive to take on Telfair County after defeating Schley County last Friday night. Dr. Phil Williams, Superintendent of Trion City Schools announced on Tuesday that school will be canceled this Friday, November 22, 2024. Dr. Williams said that 29 teachers and coaches will be on the road on Friday, and the school system cannot secure enough substitute teachers. WZQZ will have the broadcast of the Trion vs. Telfair County game coming up on Friday evening. Good luck to the Trion Bulldogs.
A 46-year-old man, identified as Bhaveshikumar Dhanis Patel, was arrested on November 9th following a dangerous high-speed chase that ended with multiple charges, including DUI and reckless driving.
AdventHealth Medical Group is pleased to announce that Lauren Rader, ACNPC-AG, CPAN, RNFA, has joined AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome. Rader joins John A. Cowan, Jr., MD, FAANS; Jason Harrison, MD, PhD, FAANS; Alex Whitaker-Lea, MD; Daniel Webb, MD, and the care team at AdventHealth Medical Group Neurosurgery at Rome, which offers a wide range of medical services for its patients. The clinicians provide comprehensive services that help patients with conditions that affect the brain, spinal cord and nerves.
A legislative study committee recently recommended that the state actively promote sustainable aviation fuel and mass timber construction to help the struggling timber industry in Georgia. Despite being the top state for forestry in the country, the industry is facing challenges due to shrinking demand and oversupply. Sustainable aviation fuel, which can reduce greenhouse gas emissions significantly, is seen as a promising market for the industry. The European Union has mandated the use of SAF in commercial aircraft by 2030. The committee also recommended supporting a Georgia-based research facility to develop innovative forestry markets, including SAF. Additionally, the use of mass timber in construction as an alternative to concrete and steel was suggested. The report also calls for a study to promote the pulp-and-paper industry and identify burdensome regulations hurting the timber industry. The recommendations will be considered by the full Senate in 2025.
An off-duty Summerville Police officer noticed suspicious activity that led to a drug arrest last week in the parking lot of the Fit Pit gym. Officer Ty Hutchins observed a white female driver and a male passenger acting suspiciously in a white Toyota sedan. Officer Pledger joined Hutchins and saw John Reid, known for drug offenses, get into the vehicle, which drove off and was stopped by a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputy. Inside were Lisa Barker, John Reid, and Teresa Reid. A search found methamphetamine in the car, with John initially claiming ownership but Teresa admitting it was hers. Lisa Barker, showing signs of drug impairment, failed sobriety tests and was arrested for driving under the influence. She consented to a blood test but faced difficulties due to dehydration during the process. All three individuals now face charges in connection with drug possession and distribution.
Once political ads stopped, retailers began energetically promoting the holiday shopping season. Santas appeared in malls, Target stocked up on “Wicked”-themed items for the upcoming movie, and discounts that began in October continued. This year, Thanksgiving is late, making the crucial holiday shopping period shorter by six days. The coming weeks, highlighted by Black Friday and Cyber Monday, are especially significant for retailers of all sizes.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Legare Price associate vice president of Student Success.
Price has worked at GNTC for more than five years, serving most recently as dean of Student Success since February 2022. In Price’s new role, he will provide greater oversight and direction for the Office of Student Success, including the areas of Accessibility Services, Admissions, Advisement, Call Center, Career Services, Enrollment Services, Student Help Centers, Recruitment, Retention, Special Populations, Student Engagement, Student Life, Testing and Veteran Services.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 19, 2024:
