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May 12, 2026

Nominations Open For “Coolest Thing Made In Georgia” Competition

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The Georgia Chamber of Commerce, along with Synovus, now merged with Pinnacle Financial Partners, has opened nominations for the second annual “Coolest Thing Made in Georgia” competition.

The statewide contest is designed to celebrate Georgia-based companies and the products they manufacture. Nominations opened today, May 11, and will remain open through June 8 at gachamber.com/coolestthing.

The competition will be capped at 32 approved entrants and will follow a knockout-style public voting format. Once nominations are approved, voting in the first round will begin at 10 a.m. on June 19 and close at 9 a.m. on June 25.

The winner will be determined by public voting and announced during the Georgia Chamber Congressional Luncheon in Athens on August 5.

Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark said the competition highlights the talent, ingenuity, and entrepreneurial spirit shaping the state’s future, while also recognizing the people and companies behind products made in Georgia.

Charlie Clark, state head of Georgia banking for Pinnacle Financial Partners, said the contest recognizes innovators, creators, and entrepreneurs helping drive economic growth across Georgia.

May 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council Approves Equipment Bid, Lease Agreements, Volunteer Firefighter Funding

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The Summerville City Council approved several agenda items during Monday night’s meeting, including equipment purchases, lease agreements, firefighter funding, and policy changes.

May 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Bulldogs To Host Spring Football Game Saturday

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The Trion Bulldogs will take the field Saturday evening for their annual spring football game as they host the North Murray Mountaineers at Sam R. McCain Stadium.

Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 16, giving fans an early look at the Bulldogs ahead of the upcoming football season.

The spring matchup will allow coaches to evaluate players and give the community a chance to see the team in action before summer workouts begin.

May 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Armuchee Man Charged With Cruelty To Children And Battery

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An Armuchee man was arrested Sunday after police say he struck a 13-year-old child in the face.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 45-year-old Vincent Cary Herrera was arrested at his Martha Berry Highway apartment and charged with first-degree cruelty to children and battery.

Floyd County Police say Herrera hit the child, leaving a bruise and an abrasion above the victim’s left eye.

He was booked into the Floyd County Jail on the charges.

May 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Threads With Purpose Hosting Women’s Clothing Swap In Summerville

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Threads With Purpose will host a Women’s Clothing Swap on Saturday, May 16, at the Summerville Civic Center, giving local women an opportunity to refresh their wardrobes while supporting the community.

Organizers say the event is designed to help women in all walks of life, including mothers needing clothes, individuals going through difficult seasons, or anyone simply looking to update their wardrobe. Participants are encouraged to clean out their closets, donate gently used clothing, and shop for new items during the event.

The clothing swap will run from 10 a.m. until 6 p.m. at the Summerville Civic Center. A $10 donation fee will be collected, with all proceeds and leftover clothing benefiting the Chattooga Resource Center.

Anyone interested in donating clothing ahead of the event can contact Meagan RuBright at 706-844-8714.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Sheriff’s Office, GBI Investigating Infant Death

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The Walker County Sheriff’s Office and the Georgia Bureau of Investigation are investigating the death of a six-month-old infant in Chickamauga.

Walker County deputies and EMS were dispatched to 199 Wayne Harris Drive early Monday morning, May 11, 2026, at 3:48 a.m., in reference to an unresponsive infant who was not breathing.

When deputies arrived, they determined the six-month-old male infant was deceased. The Walker County Coroner was notified.

According to Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson, Walker County detectives and a GBI agent are now investigating the cause and manner of death.

No criminal charges have been filed at this time.

The infant will be transported to the GBI crime lab in Decatur for an autopsy.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Council To Consider Lease Agreements, Equipment Purchase, Volunteer Firefighter Payments

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The Summerville City Council is scheduled to meet Monday evening with several major items on the agenda, including lease agreements, equipment purchases, firefighter funding, and infrastructure matters.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – May 11, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 11, 2026:

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Weak Cold Front Brings Cooler, Drier Weather To Northwest Georgia This Week

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Northwest Georgia residents can expect a few scattered showers and thunderstorms Monday before a stretch of cooler, drier weather settles into the region through midweek.

May 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rhonda Vincent Coming To Rome City Auditorium

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On Fire Concerts will present Rhonda Vincent, known as the Queen of Bluegrass, live in concert later this month in Rome.