The Georgia Department of Revenue reported late last week that Georgia’s net tax collections for April were down 1.2% compared to the year before.  Tax collections were down in most sectors including individual income tax, sales and use tax and corporate income tax.  Notable exceptions were motor fuel taxes and motor vehicle tag and title fees.  Fuel taxes increased by just over $3 million and tags and titles also showed an increase of just over $3 million – up almost 8% over the previous year.   Net tax collections for April totaled $3.96 billion.

See the complete report from the Georgia Department of Revenue below:

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The 2024 General Primary Election will be held one week from today on Tuesday, May 21, 2024.  Early voting continues through Friday of this week at the Chattooga County Registrars Office on Commerce Street in Summerville.  Next week, voters will need to go to their local precincts to vote.  Chattooga County Probate Judge and Election Superintendent Gary Woods said on Monday, “Voters who are uncertain which location is their assigned polling location are encouraged to visit the My Voter Page (mvp.sos.ga.gov) or call the Registrars Office (706-857-0739) prior to going to vote on May 21st”.  Voters can find a list of the polling places, by precinct, in Chattooga County below:

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Gas prices decreased at the pump compared to a week ago. Georgians are paying an average price of $3.41 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline (subject to change overnight). Monday’s state average was 5 cents less than a week ago, 1 cent less than a month ago, and 15 cents more than this time last year. It costs drivers an average price of $51.15 to fill a 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline. Georgians are now paying over $2.00 more to fill up at the pump compared to a year ago.

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A teen arrested in late March in connection with the thefts of firearms and other items from vehicles, primarily in the Lindale area of Floyd County, is facing additional charges including participation in a criminal street gang.

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Senator Jon Ossoff is continuing to pressure the Postal Service to fix mail processing delays.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 13, 2024:

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The Trion Recreation Department announced last week that the Trion Splash Pad is now open.  The splash pad is free of charge and is open seven days a week from 10:30 AM until 9 PM. The Trion Recreation Department reminds users to be careful and avoid running in the area.  Also, the splash pad operates on a timer; if it turns off, be sure to hit one of the activator switches located at each corner of the splash pad.

LaFayette’s Honeybee Festival is returning for 2024.  The event will be held on June 1st from 9 AM until 11 PM in downtown LaFayette and will feature arts and crafts vendors as well as food and entertainment.  The festival’s theme is the honeybee and there will be plenty of educational exhibits about the inspiration for the festival. Other activities will be a Kids Zone, a BBQ Competition, a Baking Contest, a Pageant, and a Cruise In including antique tractors, along with other activities. An education area will be filled with lots of learning opportunities.  Country Music superstar and Grand Ole’ Opry member Chris Janson will be the headliner for this year’s event.   The event is FREE and the whole family is encouraged to attend. For festival information or applications please visit the web page HERE.

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