A community-wide retirement reception will be held to honor Earle Rainwater, Chattooga County Coroner, on Saturday, December 7 at the Chattooga County Civic Center in Summerville.  Coroner Rainwater recently received a lifetime achievement award from the Georgia Coroner’s Association and is the longest serving elected official in Chattooga County, with 48 years in office.  Earle, and his wife Phyllis, will be on hand to greet well-wishers from 3 PM – 5 PM. Friends and community members are also invited to leave a written message for Mr. Rainwater to commemorate this achievement. Everyone is welcome. Light refreshments will be served.