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June 25, 2026

Chattooga Amateur Radio Club Invites Public To 2026 Field Day Event

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The Chattooga Amateur Radio Club is inviting the public to attend its annual Field Day event June 27-28 at the Senior Center in Summerville.

The event begins Saturday, June 27, at 2 p.m. and continues through Sunday, June 28, at 5 p.m. at the Senior Center, located at 184 Senior Drive in Summerville.

Field Day is a nationwide amateur radio exercise that showcases the capabilities of ham radio operators to establish communications during emergencies and other situations when traditional communication systems may be unavailable.

Organizers say the event is open to everyone, including those with no prior experience in amateur radio. Visitors will have an opportunity to get on the air, learn about obtaining a ham radio license, explore different types of radio equipment and antennas, and see emergency communication operations demonstrated in real time.

The club will also offer a “Get On The Air” station where newcomers can speak with licensed operators and experience amateur radio firsthand.

Field Day is sponsored annually by the American Radio Relay League (ARRL) and serves as both a public education event and an emergency preparedness exercise.

For more information, residents can join the club’s Facebook group, “CARC Ham Radio Club.”

March 8, 2026

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Walker County Launches “Adopt a Dispatcher” Program for Telecommunicators Week

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Walker County is inviting community members to show appreciation for local emergency dispatchers through a new “Adopt a Dispatcher” program ahead of National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, which will be observed April 12–18.

Dispatchers are often the first voice heard during emergencies, providing life-saving guidance to callers while coordinating responses from law enforcement, fire, and medical personnel.

Through the program, residents, businesses, and organizations can fill out a short form on the county’s website to be matched with a member of the Walker County E-911 team. Participants will receive basic information about the dispatcher they adopt to help inspire messages of appreciation such as handwritten notes, drawings, or small gifts.

Curtis Creekmur, Director of E-911, said dispatchers play a vital role in public safety, working behind the scenes around the clock to connect those in need with emergency services.

Community members interested in participating can sign up at walkercountyga.gov/adoptadispatcher or email r.pope@walkerga.us. The deadline to participate and deliver appreciation items is April 6, 2026.