Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has signed a bill passed by the General Assembly that reforms the state’s certificate of need, or CON, laws.
Funeral services will be held today for a retired employee of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Mark Schrader said over the weekend that former Sheriff’s Captain Ralph Southerland worked for over thirty-five years at the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and the Chattooga County Jail.
Julie and Randy Brinkley at Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply in Lyerly want the public to know that they are open and ready for business this spring – and they aren’t going anywhere. The statement was in response to a rumor that was circulating that the store was closing. Julie Brinkley said, “There’s a rumor going around that we (Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply) are closing. IT IS NOT TRUE. I think it’s coming from the sale of our other business, R & D Electrical. We did dissolve that corporation Dec 31 of 2023 after 33 years of service”. While the Brinkley’s electrical business has shut down, the feed, seed and hardware store on The Lyerly Highway remains open. Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply was recently named the Chattooga County Chamber Small Business of the Year and looks forward to welcoming all of their customers this spring.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, April 21, 2024:
The Trion Color Guard will be hosting “Spin Days” coming up April 23, 25, 30 and May 2. The days are designed to help new students who are interested in trying out for the Trion Color Guard for net year. Tryouts will be held on May 7th at 3:30 PM. Rookie camp for new members will be held May 13-15 from 3:30 – 5:30 PM each day.
Six candidates have qualified for the Summerville City Council special election that will be held next month to fill the unexpired term of former Summerville City Councilman David Ford who passed away earlier this year.
Camp Hamby day camp will be taking place June 10-14 and again June 17-21. Camp will be from 9 AM until 2 PM each day and is for children ages 5 to 11. The children will participate in activities that include arts and crafts, Bible time, music, nature recreational games and discovery. Registration forms can be found on the Camp Hamby website at www.camphamby.com or at Trend Setters Salon or Trion High School. The deadline to register is May 17th and spots are limited. The cost is $60 per camper and includes a T-shirt. Find out more information on the Camp Hamby website or visit Camp Hamby on their Facebook page. Camp Hamby is a ministry of Chattooga County United Methodist Churches.
Several Georgia State Park and Historic Site employees were honored recently during a Rangers Conference at Fort Yargo State Park in Winder. Assistant managers, interpretive rangers, maintenance rangers and golf superintendents participated in training activities, team building and sharing ideas. An awards ceremony celebrated the efforts of those who make more than 60 sites outstanding destinations for Georgia’s citizens and visitors. Learn more about these attractions operated by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources at GaStateParks.org.
This past week, Governor Brian P. Kemp announced the appointment and re-appointment of the following 41 Georgians to various state boards, authorities, and commissions.
Cancer Navigators’ annual 1-Mile Walk and Daisy Drop will take place this year on April 28.