There were no health inspections to report from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of December. Should you ever have any complaint with any food service or tourist accommodation that operates in Chattooga County, you may file that complaint with the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department by calling 706-857-3377.
Get ready for a festive evening filled with joy, music, and community spirit at “A Christmas in Wonderland,” an exciting event sponsored by the Martin Luther King, Jr. Committee. The celebration will take place at Kuzzin’s Sport Lounge, located at 108 Hemlock Drive in Summerville, on December 21st, from 6:00 PM until the festivities wind down.
The Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office will hold its last meeting of the year on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at 10 AM at the Chattooga County Civic Center, located on Highway 48 in Summerville across from Truist Bank. This meeting is open to the public and will cover important topics, including a public review of the proposed county budget for 2025. Each department will present their monthly reports along with a year-end review of achievements and challenges. The meeting will also include the appointment of a new board of elections, as required by state law. Residents can review the proposed budget at several locations, such as the Chattooga County Courthouse, the Courthouse Annex, the Chattooga County Library, and the Commissioner’s office. The budget will also be available online at chattoogacounty.gov. All residents are encouraged to attend and participate. The public meeting will be the last one for outgoing Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Blake Elsberry. Commissioner-Elect Andy Allen will take office on January 1, 2025.
On Monday, December 9th, educators in the Chattooga County School system met for a Teacher Professional Learning Day (PL Day) that included a conference-style workshop aimed at improving teaching practices and resources.
The Summerville City Council is looking into selling four small land parcels owned by the city, which resulted from previous “clean and lien” actions.
The Georgia Department of Education is announcing its 2025 legislative priorities, which will guide State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ conversations with lawmakers in the upcoming legislative session, along with the agency’s work during the session and beyond.
A Chattooga County woman, was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol following a shoplifting incident at the Walmart in Trion. Troopers were dispatched to the scene after attending to other calls in the area, and upon their arrival, Tiffany Nicole Wade, a 42-year-old, was found in the Asset Protection (AP) office of the store. According to reports, Wade allegedly entered the Walmart and filled bags with merchandise that did not correspond to her online order before attempting to leave the store with the stolen items. After realizing she had been spotted, Wade returned to the store, where a Walmart employee confronted her. The employee promptly contacted Chattooga E-911, requesting law enforcement assistance. Law enforcement officials arrived on the scene and apprehended Wade without incident. She was subsequently transported to the Chattooga County Jail. According to the Sheriff’s report, the total value of the merchandise stolen was approximately $59.00.
There’s Hope For The Hungry will be distributing food at the South Summerville Baptist Church on Wednesday December the 18th from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m. Food must be picked up in person.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, December 15, 2024:
Chattooga High School’s star athlete, Zayden Cook, was celebrated for his outstanding performance on the field as he received the prestigious title of Offensive Player of the Year at the inaugural Score Atlanta Georgia High School Football and Flag Awards Banquet.
