Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 28, 2024:
The U.S. Commerce Department’s decision to provide over $1.3 billion in federal funding to expand broadband connectivity in Georgia marks a significant milestone in the state’s ongoing efforts to bridge the digital divide and ensure universal access to high-speed internet.
The latest report from the Georgia Department of Labor was released on Thursday and shows that Chattooga County’s August unemployment rate went up slightly to 4.7%. This is the highest rate in the region. The rate stayed the same as it was in July. In August 2023 there were 44 more people without jobs compared to before.
Across Northwest Georgia the latest data shows a slight increase in the unemployment rate up two-tenths to 4. 1% compared to 3. 5% a year ago.
The labor force saw a decrease of 3 825 over the month but a notable increase of 6 764 over the year bringing the total to 445 965- Additionally initial claims have decreased by 1 390 over the month and 348 over the year now standing at 1 723- These numbers suggest a mixed trend in the region’s economy with some fluctuations in the labor market.
The 75th annual Coosa Valley Fair will take place from Tuesday, October 1st through Saturday, October 5th at the Coosa Valley Fairgrounds in Rome.
John Fortune, President of the Coosa Valley Fair Association, enthuses that excitement is building for ‘Fall’s Finest Festival’.
Highlights of this year’s fair will include the Paul Bunyan Lumberjack Show, the World of Wonders Show and Museum of Marvels, rides and sideshows by Wade Shows, and fair food, says Fortune.
For full details about the 75th annual Coosa Valley Fair to include attractions, pricing, and a schedule of events, visit www.coosavalleyfair.com.
The fair is sponsored each year by the Exchange Club of Rome. Some of the proceeds benefit non-profits with the Exchange Club Family Resource Center as the primary beneficiary.
The announcement on Friday that Republican Vice-Presidential candidate J.D. Vance would be making a campaign stop in Floyd County at the mill in Lindale. The move is an appeal to working-class voters with Vance’s personal story of overcoming adversity and his populist, America-first message.
The Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation is making a profound and lasting impact on the lives of countless individuals in the northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama communities it serves. Earlier this month, the Foundation awarded an impressive $1.3 million in grants to 33 local not-for-profit organizations that are already making a meaningful difference in the region. Notably, over one-third of those grants, amounting to more than $585,000, were specifically earmarked for agencies focused on supporting and uplifting children – a testament to the Foundation’s deep commitment to investing in the next generation. Read the full press release below:
Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry shared news about two important initiatives aimed at improving the local animal shelter’s operations and care.
According to a recent survey conducted by Forbes Advisor, Georgia drivers appear to be some of the most well-behaved motorists in the nation, in contrast with their counterparts in Hawaii, who were found to be the rudest drivers overall.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources has long offered a helping hand for projects that help people experience the state’s native wildlife and natural habitats.
But that support just got stronger.
For 2025, the DNR Wildlife Conservation Section is raising the cap on its Wildlife Viewing Program grants from $3,000 to $5,000 per project. Proposals for the new cycle are being accepted at georgiawildlife.com/WildlifeViewingGrants. The deadline to apply is Feb. 6, 2025.
The Chattooga Indians had the first lost of their season tonight on the road at Gordon Lee with a final score of 48-28. Tomorrow, the Trion Bulldogs will be on the road to take on the Manchester Blue Devils. Tune in at 3 PM to listen to the Trion Bulldogs on WZQZ or watch the game live on our WZQZ Facebook Page.