The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair will open two weeks from today and run from Thursday, August 22nd – Sunday, August 25th.  The blue ribbon department of the fair will begin receiving items on Monday, August 19th.  Residents of Chattooga, Walker and Floyd Counties in Georgia may enter items in the fair as well as residents of Cherokee and DeKalb Counties in Alabama.  Submissions should be work that has been completed since August of 2023 and fall into one of the divisions listed in the 2024 Chattooga County Fair Book.  Copies of the book are available at the Chattooga County Extension Office.  You can see a schedule for receiving times for the blue ribbon department below:

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A man went to jail over the past weekend after he ran a red light in downtown Summerville and was subsequently found to be in possession of drugs.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 7, 2024:

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AdventHealth Georgia recently hosted Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr for an insightful discussion with their leadership team. The visit provided an opportunity to delve into the pressing challenges and promising opportunities within the health care sector.

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger announced Monday that the state has partnered with Enhanced Voting to bring the Ballot Scout tool to voters across the state. This cutting-edge platform will provide Georgia voters with real-time updates on their absentee by mail ballots, enhancing transparency and confidence in the voting process.

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The Georgia Department of Transportation, in partnership with Cambridge Mobile Telematics (CMT) announced Aug. 1 the launch of a safe driving app used to prevent crashes and improve road safety.

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Summerville Police were called to a Red Leaf Lane address on Saturday after a complaint was made about vandalism to a vehicle.  When police arrived on the scene, they observed that three tires had been slashed on a 2017 Buick Lacrosse.  The mother of the victim told police that she believed a woman that her son had been arguing with had slashed the tires.  The mother said that the woman in question had made the comment several times that if three tires were cut on a vehicle, insurance wouldn’t pay.  The incident was turned over to an investigator with the Summerville Police Department.

The Northwest Georgia Regional Cancer Coalition is teaming up with the 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia for the 22^nd annual Health Initiative for Men & Women, set for Saturday, August 17^th from 8 am to noon at the Floyd County Health Department, 16 East 12^th Street in Rome. Erin Hernandez, President and CEO of the Coalition, says that the event will feature screenings, vendors, refreshments, and educational opportunities.

Hernandez asserts that the health screenings that will be offered at the event could potentially save lives, as early detection is key to recovery from cancer and other health concerns.

To schedule an appointment for a mammogram at the event, call (706) 509-6840 and choose option one.