Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is correcting what he says is an inaccurate headline published in this week’s edition of The Summerville News regarding the recent indictment of a woman accused of inappropriate contact with an inmate.
A Menlo woman was arrested earlier this month after allegedly returning to a business from which she had previously been banned.
According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the Handi Mart in Menlo at approximately 6:10 a.m. on July 16 in reference to a trespassing complaint.
The store manager told deputies that Kimberly Joy Basham, 55, of Menlo, had been issued a criminal trespass warning and was not allowed on the property. Chattooga County E-911 also advised the responding deputy that Basham had been trespassed from the business and had previously been arrested for violating the warning.
After speaking with the manager, the deputy located Basham in the store parking lot and took her into custody. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident.
Basham was charged with Criminal Trespass.
Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate remained at 3.4% in June, although it increased four-tenths of a percentage point from May due to normal seasonal workforce changes, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.
Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper is urging federal trade officials to strengthen protections for American specialty crop producers as negotiations continue over the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA).
The Chattooga County School System is asking parents and students to prepare for several transportation changes as the new school year begins, including bus detours caused by bridge restrictions and repairs.
Trion City Schools is warning local businesses about an unauthorized company that has reportedly been contacting businesses seeking advertising and sponsorships for Trion Middle School homework folders.
A man wanted on felony warrants in Walker County was arrested Tuesday after a pursuit that began in Tennessee and ended across the state line in Georgia.
A man faces multiple charges following a domestic violence investigation in Chattooga County.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Chattooga County and much of northwest Georgia through Friday evening as repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring the potential for excessive rainfall and localized flooding.
If you’re looking for a cool treat this weekend, the Friends of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will host a Homemade Ice Cream Sale on Sunday, July 26, from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Volunteers will be set up next to the park’s Visitor Center serving a variety of homemade ice cream flavors. Ice cream is $3 per cup, and both cash and credit cards will be accepted.
Proceeds from the sale will support the Friends of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, a volunteer organization that helps enhance and support the park through special projects and programs.
A $10 Georgia State Parks parking pass or an annual ParkPass is required for parking.