In an incident that unfolded last Wednesday night, a local resident, Rebecca Sue Walcott, 48, was arrested on charges of obstruction of officers following after attempting to serve a warrant for shoplifting. Deputies were performing a routine warrant check at 324 North Ridge Estates when they encountered resistance while trying to locate Walcott.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding Chattooga County property owners that they have until January 3, 2025 to pay their 2024 property taxes without penalties or interest. Hampton said that due to problems with bills being delivered on time, she made the decision not to assess any penalties or interest until after the first of next year. Hampton stated, “You can pay your 2024 bills by January 3rd without being counted late. Lots of folks didn’t receive their bill; lots are sick and lots are struggling. So if you need to wait until later in December to pay, it won’t count against you”.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 3, 2024:
The City of Summerville has announced that they will be closing their offices early this Friday for the annual employee Christmas Lunch. The city’s offices will be closing at 11 AM and will reopen the following Monday, December 9th for normal business hours. If you have any emergency, you should contact 911.
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service, is launching Winter Weather Preparedness Week from December 2-6. As the state transitions from hurricane season into the colder months, residents are urged to take proactive steps to safeguard themselves and their families against winter weather threats.
A group of 17 Republican governors has written to Congress asking for an updated Farm Bill. The last Farm Bill expired in September, and new versions are being discussed in the House and Senate, with disagreements between Republicans and Democrats about food stamp funding.
The Georgia gas price average is cooling off slowly at the pumps as the weather turns cold. Georgians pay an average of $2.90 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 3 cents less than a week ago, 5 cents less than a month ago, and 5 cents less than last year. It costs drivers an average price of $43.50 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are paying almost $1 less to fill up at the pump than a month ago.
The Chattooga Young Farmers will hold their December meeting on Thursday, December 19, at 7 PM, featuring Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper as guest speaker. This gathering will celebrate the local farming community with great food and connections. Attendees will enjoy a steak dinner, sponsored by Ag Georgia Farm Credit and the Chattooga County Young Farmers. Twenty tables will be decorated by local farm families, showcasing their stories through photographs and memorabilia. Participants need to RSVP to Lauren Jarrett at ljarrett@chattooga. k12. ga. us or call 706. 252. 4266 by Tuesday, December 17th. This event will honor farm families and provide a chance to hear about the future of agriculture in Georgia from Georgia’s Commissioner of Agriculture.
AdventHealth Redmond is hosting the AngioScreen bus from 8 am to 3 pm, Monday, Dec. 9. The AngioScreen bus will be parked in front of the main entrance of AdventHealth Redmond. An AngioScreen is a noninvasive, 10-minute vascular screening designed to assess your risk of heart disease and stroke.
