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August 10, 2026

Georgia Public Safety Training Center Opens Registration For Fire Inspector Course

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The Georgia Public Safety Training Center is now accepting registrations for a two-week Fire Inspector course scheduled for September 14 through September 25, 2026.

The course is being offered through the Fire and Emergency Services Section, and successful completion will result in NPQ Fire Inspector certification.

GPSTC says prerequisite courses are being waived for this offering because the National Fire Academy’s online platform is not currently operational.

Students are encouraged to have completed a Life Safety Code class, although it is not required to attend the course.

For those seeking state certification as a Fire Inspector, Hazardous Materials Awareness is required under the applicable NFPA standard. However, GPSTC says that certification is not required simply to attend this class.

The September course will also mark the final offering of the curriculum developed under NFPA 1031. GPSTC says it is awaiting finalization of a new curriculum based on the revised NFPA 1030 standard.

Registration is now open through the Georgia Public Safety Training Center’s student access portal.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC To Test Emergency Alert Systems Today At 10 A.M.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College will conduct a test of its emergency notification systems today, Monday, August 10, at 10 a.m.

August 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College Demolition Of Historic Buildings Draws Alumni Backlash

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Berry College is facing criticism from alumni and historic preservation advocates following the demolition of two of the college’s oldest buildings, prompting calls for greater transparency about how the Rome college handles its historic properties.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Ben Jones, ‘Cooter’ On ‘The Dukes Of Hazzard’ And Former Georgia Congressman, Dies At 84

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Ben Jones, the actor who became a television icon as mechanic Cooter Davenport on “The Dukes of Hazzard” before going on to represent Georgia in the U.S. House of Representatives, has died. He was 84.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – August 9, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 9, 2026:

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mississippi Man Arrested For DUI After Traffic Stop In Summerville

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A Mississippi man was arrested in Summerville after a police officer reported observing a vehicle traveling well above the posted speed limit during the early morning hours of July 31.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Assessment Notices Mailed; Tax Rates Still To Be Set

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Property owners across Chattooga County are beginning to receive their 2026 Property Assessment Notices in the mail, but local officials want residents to understand that these notices are not property tax bills.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Mountain Education Going Phone-Free With Yondr Pouches Beginning Monday

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Students at Chattooga Mountain Education will enter a new phone-free learning environment beginning Monday, August 10, as the school implements the Yondr phone pouch system.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Blue Ribbon Entries Set For 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair

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Local residents are being encouraged to showcase their talents during the Blue Ribbon Department competition at the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council To Consider Police Vehicles, Pay Increases And Water Projects Tomorrow Evening

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The Summerville City Council will meet tomorrow evening for its regular called meeting, with several personnel, public safety and infrastructure matters on the agenda.