A Lyerly woman arrested in Floyd County last week on meth and shoplifting-related charges is now facing an additional felony charge stemming from a separate incident in West Rome.
A Lyerly woman arrested for shoplifting at the West Rome Walmart is now facing a series of felony charges after authorities say she attempted to bring drugs into the Floyd County Jail.
As Black Friday rolls into Small Business Saturday, merchants across Chattooga County are preparing for one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. While national retailers compete with major online sales, many local shop owners say this weekend has become increasingly important for small businesses in Summerville, Trion, Menlo, and Lyerly.
Unseasonably warm weather continues to dominate the pattern across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia, and this trend shows no signs of breaking anytime soon. Temperatures, already well above what is typical for late November, are expected to remain elevated through at least the middle of next week. In fact, several days may come close to setting new record highs as the region remains locked under stubbornly warm air.
Semifinalists for the statewide Governor’s Honors Program have been announced. Chattooga County resident Shayali Patel and Rome resident Annika Patel, both juniors at Darlington, have been selected to advance in the mathematics and social studies categories, respectively.