The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is again offering a $1,000 grant to a kindergarten through fifth-grade public or private school teacher in the state who demonstrates exceptional energy and innovation in teaching life sciences.
Last Thursday evening, Summerville Police responded to a report of a stolen firearm from a residence on Henderson Street. The call came in at approximately 9:51 PM, prompting officers to investigate the situation further. Upon arrival, officers met with the victim, identified as Gerald Stewart, who reported that his firearm had been kept under his pillow in his bedroom.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 7, 2024:
Residents of Chattooga County are advised that the 2024 property tax bills have been mailed out. The due date for these bills is set for December 3, 2024, so property owners should make plans ensure timely payment.
Due to scheduling conflicts that have arisen for the Board of Commissioners of Walker County, the regular meeting schedule for the remainder of 2024 has been adjusted to accommodate these changes. A public notice has been issued informing residents that the board will be holding their regular meetings on three specific dates in the final quarter of the year – October 24th, November 14th, and December 19th. All of these meetings will take place at 6:30 PM, and will be held at the Walker County Courthouse Annex III Building, located in LaFayette, at 201 S. Main Street. This revised schedule means that there will be no regular board meetings held on the original dates of October 10th, November 28th, December 12th, or December 26th.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says his office will be gathering supplies to take to Hurricane Helene victims in North Carolina today and tomorrow. The sheriff says that the supplies will be delivered to Rutherford County, an area devastated by the hurricane.
Last Friday, the Chattooga Young Farmers made a significant delivery to Broxton, Georgia, as part of their ongoing efforts to support farmers and rural residents in South Georgia. This initiative is aimed at addressing the needs of local communities affected by recent hardships.
The Coosa Valley Fair wrapped up on Saturday evening and Chattooga County native Cydnee Thorenson was named 2024 Ms. Coosa Valley Fair. Thorenson was the 2018 winner of the Ms. Chattooga pageant. She attended Trion High School and now works in the medical field and is a exercise physiologist at Wellstar Kennestone Regional Medical Center and also works for Northside Hospital in Atlanta. She is the daughter of Joanna and Ed Thorenson of Trion. Congratulations to Ms. Thorenson, the 2024 Ms. Coosa Valley Fair.
Today is the last day to register to vote in advance of the November 2024 Election. For those who haven’t yet registered or need to update their voter registration information, the process can be conveniently completed online at mvp.sos.ga.gov. This user-friendly platform makes it quick and easy to ensure your voter registration is up-to-date and ready for the upcoming election.
Starlink, the satellite internet service operated by Elon Musk’s SpaceX, has come to the aid of citizens affected by Hurricane Helene by distributing hundreds of free satellite devices and offering complimentary internet service.