Arrest Report - Thursday - April 25, 2024

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 25, 2024:

Federal Judge Won't Allow Catoosa GOP To Remove Candidates From Ballot

Summerville Man Reports Being Threatened With A Gun

Summerville Police are investigating an incident that happened on Tuesday evening on Economy Street.  A complainant met with a Summerville Police officer and told the officer that another man pointed a gun at the complainant after a rumor that the complainant had “turned on” the suspects water.  The complainant said that he had no idea what the suspect was talking about.  The officer took the name of the suspect and turned over the incident to an investigator.

Commissioner Candidate Establishes Scholarship Fund

Republican candidate for Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allan has set up a scholarship fund in memory of the late Jeff Owings.  You can read a press release from the candidate concerning the scholarship fund below:

When I started this campaign, I was determined to self-finance it entirely. However, as the campaign gained momentum, I was humbled by the number of people who expressed their desire to contribute. While I initially declined these offers, I realized the importance of acknowledging their generosity and came up with a solution.

Accident Reported During Filming For “The Pickup”

The Associated Press and other news outlets are reporting there was an accident during the shooting of an Amazon production on Saturday that injured several crew members.

According to the AP, a car and a truck involved in a filming sequence collided Saturday outside of Atlanta. The injuries consisted of mostly bumps and bruises, but two of the crew members were hospitalized. They are expected to make a full recovery.

You can read the full story from Fox 5 in Atlanta here.

A second unit crew for “The Pickup” starring Eddie Murphy, Keke Palmer, and Pete Davidson had also recently done some filming in Rome and Lindale.

According to Rome Police, the filming in Floyd County wrapped up on Thursday of last week and there were no accidents on the set in the Rome area.

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GNTC Students Qualify To Compete In FBLA Competition

Five Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) students have qualified to compete in June in the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference.

Six GNTC students competed in 12 events at the Georgia Future Business Leaders of America (FBLA) Collegiate State Leadership Conference in Atlanta, where students from the 22 colleges in the Technical College System of Georgia gathered for leadership development sessions, as well as performance-based and written competitions. GNTC students placed in eight events.

Nancy Johnson, a resident of Tunnel Hill who attends classes at the Catoosa County Campus in Ringgold, placed first in the Foundations of Entrepreneurship and second in the Organizational Behavior and Leadership competitions; Brandon Wishon, a Dalton resident who attends classes at the Whitfield Murray Campus in Dalton, placed first in the Future Business Executive and fourth in the Foundations of Communication competitions.

Anna Cantrell placed second in the Retail Management competition. Cantrell resides in Rome and attends classes at the Floyd County Campus in Rome.

Calhoun resident Josue Lopez, who attends classes at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun, placed third in both the Entrepreneurship Pitch and Business Presentation competitions. Lopez also won the bronze medal in Masonry at the 2024 SkillsUSA Georgia State Leadership and Skills Conference earlier this year.

Esther Johnson placed fourth in the Public Speaking competition. She resides in Rome and attends the Floyd County Campus.

“I encourage students to put themselves in uncomfortable situations because that’s what the real world is going to expect of them,” said Mark Upton, GNTC’s Marketing Management program director and FBLA coordinator. The state competition tested their abilities and helped them to prepare for the upcoming national competition.

All entries at the state competition who placed first, second or third qualify for competition at the National Leadership Conference, which will take place on June 24-27 in Orlando.

“The added challenge of competing at a higher level at the national competition pushes the students to do their best and to raise their level of competitiveness,” Upton said.

Competing in these kinds of events adds to students’ learning, networking, people skills and dealing with stress; prospective employers like to see well-rounded students who are prepared for the workforce while students find the competitions fun and exciting, he explained.

“GNTC’s FBLA Collegiate group is made up of amazing students this year,” said Trish Wiggins, GNTC’s director of Student Engagement. “I am so proud of every student who competed. I know the five students who advanced will represent GNTC and the State of Georgia very well at the National Competition in June.”

Future Business Leaders of America is a nonprofit 501(c)(3) education association helping more than 230,000 students to prepare for careers in business and business-related fields. FBLA is headquartered in Reston, Virginia, and organized on local, state and national levels.

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(Clockwise from top right) Mark Upton, Marketing Management program director and FBLA coordinator at GNTC, congratulates GNTC students Josue Lopez, Esther Johnson, Nancy Johnson, Anna Cantrell and Brandon Wishon. The five students have qualified to compete in June in the Future Business Leaders of America Collegiate National Leadership Conference in Orlando.

Man Trying To Impress Women Banned From Bar

Police responded to Harvest Moon on Broad Street in Rome Tuesday after a man kicked a hole in the wall.

According to a Rome Police Department report:

The twenty-six-year-old man told police that he was attempting to do a backflip to impress women inside the bar when he accidentally kicked a hole in the wall. The manager told police the man was not being aggressive, just extremely intoxicated.

The man was not arrested, but was asked to leave the establishment and complied.

He was also banned from the property.

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Woman's Van Breaks Down - She's Arrested On DUI Charges

A fifty-eight-year-old woman was arrested last week after her van broke down outside the city limits in the pre-dawn hours of April 17th.  According to a report from the sheriff’s office that was released this week, a deputy responded to a call from a Summerville Police Officer who was just outside the city limits on Highway 48 where a van had broken down.  The officer told the deputy that he believe the driver of the van was under the influence of drugs. The driver, Chely Butts, told the deputy that she was traveling to Summerville to “look at some property” when her van ran out of gas.  The woman submitted to a field sobriety test, which she failed.  The driver admitted to taking prescription drugs before getting behind the wheel.  Butts was booked into the Chattooga County Jail on charges of driving under the influence.

Gov. Kemp Signs Legislation Supporting Military Veterans, Service Members and Spouses

Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed a series of bills focused on improving recruitment and supporting veterans, military service members and their spouses as they look to utilize their skills and abilities to fulfill the numerous opportunities available throughout the state.

With this package of legislation signed, military medical personnel will be able to receive a provisional practice allowance and newly relocated military spouses will be able to work in their licensed field while their license receives in-state recognition.

“Our veterans and military families have dedicated their lives and undergo great sacrifice in service to our country,” said Governor Brian Kemp. “While we can never repay the debt we owe them, by signing these pieces of legislation I am proud to say that we are living up to our promise of keeping Georgia the best state in the country for service members and their spouses to live, work, and raise a family.”

Governor Kemp signed four pieces of legislation included below:

HB 880, sponsored by Representative Bethany Ballard, signed by Majority Whip James Burchett, Chairman Shaw Blackmon, and Representatives Brian Prince and Steven Sainz, and carried in the Senate by Chairman Larry Walker, allows spouses of military service members to start work under a license they hold in another state and the supervision of an existing Georgia entity after applying for expedited licensure by endorsement.

Special thanks to 21st Century Partnership, the Robins Region Chamber, and the many Georgia groups that worked on this bill on behalf of military families in our State.

SB 449, sponsored by Chairman Larry Walker, signed by President Pro Tempore John Kennedy, Majority Caucus Chair Jason Anavitarte, Majority Leader Steve Gooch, Chairman Chuck Payne along with many other members of the Georgia State Senate, and carried in the House by Chairman Shaw Blackmon, creates 12-month provisional practice allowance for military medical personnel while a license application is pending; creates a new Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) license; and establishes a new licensing system for APRN licenses.

Special thanks to Department of Veterans Services Commissioner, Col. Trish Ross and Julianna McConnell for their work on this legislation.

HB 995, sponsored by Chairman Josh Bonner, signed by Representatives Chas Cannon, Bethany Ballard, Steven Sainz, and Will Wade, and carried in the Senate by Chairwoman Kay Kirkpatrick, clarifies that K-12 educational institutions are able to administer the Armed Services Vocational Aptitude Battery (ASVAB) during school hours, but are not required to do so.

Special thanks to Adjutant General Thomas Carden of the Georgia Department of Defense (GDOD) and Joe Ferrero, Deputy Adjutant General of GDOD whose leadership resulted in this legislation being drafted, passed, and signed.

SB 389, sponsored by Chairman Chuck Payne, signed by Chairwoman Kay Kirkpatrick, Chairman John Albers, and Senators Mike Hodges and Bo Hatchett, and carried in the House by Representative John Carson, removes a requirement to annually print and distribute the military code to save taxpayer dollars and protect the identities of military officers.

Special thanks to Adjutant General Thomas Carden of the Georgia Department of Defense (GDOD) and Joe Ferrero, Deputy Adjutant General of GDOD whose leadership resulted in this legislation being drafted, passed, and signed.

Governor Kemp extends his appreciation to all of those whose diligent work and efforts led to him being able to sign these bills today.

Arrest Report - Wednesday - April 24, 2024

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, April 24, 2024:

Traffic Stop On West Spring Creek Road Ends In Drug Arrests

A fifty-three-year-old man and a forty-two-year-old woman was arrested last week after a traffic stop in the Mountain View area.  According to a report, a sheriff’s deputy stopped the pickup truck being driven by Jason Darwin Baker.  Baker appeared nervous and admitted to deputies that there was a small amount of marijuana inside the vehicle.

While emptying the content of the bag with the marijuana inside, two hydrocodone pills fell to the ground.  Neither Baker nor his female passenger, Mandy Denise Lea, admitted to the pills, so both were placed under arrest.

Lea told deputies that she had only known Baker a few days and Baker said that the two had been fishing at Price Bridge nearby.

Lea was also found to have a pipe with around a gram of methamphetamine concealed in her bra.

Baker was charged with failure to stop at a stop sign and failure to maintain a single lane and possession of a Schedule II drug.

Lea was charged with possession of methamphetamine, possession of a Schedule II drug and possession of a drug-related object.

Both were booked into the Chattooga County Jail on April 16th.

Trion Welcomes New Wrestling Coach

GNTC Hosts NC3 Signing Day

Eight northwest Georgia high school students committed to pursuing a technical education during a signing event hosted by Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC).

This year marks GNTC’s first time participating in the National Career and Technical Education (CTE) Letter of Intent Signing Day, which was held on April 18 at the Gordon County Campus in Calhoun.

During National Signing Day, 79 participating National Coalition of Certification Centers (NC3) Leadership Schools across the nation hosted high school students, parents, educators, industry partners, potential employers and others to watch students sign their letters of commitment to pursue a technical education at the college of their choice after they finish high school. GNTC also live-streamed the event.

“I’ve seen the difference technical education has made in people’s lives and witnessed firsthand the way technical education raises the standard of living here in northwest Georgia,” said Randall Fox, GNTC Alumnus, president of Fox Systems Inc. and a state board member of the Technical College System of Georgia, in his closing remarks. “This is why it’s so important for us to continue to strive for excellence in the technical college system not just here, but also across the state and country.”

Fox told signees that the Letter of Intent “is a symbol of your passion for learning. It’s evidence of your determination to pursue a career and make a difference in your chosen field and our community. You being here represents your willingness to spend countless hours working, studying and honing your skills. You will have to make sacrifices along the way, but today I congratulate each of you for making this commitment.”

“In fall 2023, GNTC was named Georgia’s first NC3 Leadership School,” Dr. Elizabeth Anderson, GNTC’s vice president of Academic Affairs, said. “Being able to participate in this national event is an exclusive membership benefit available to NC3 Leadership Schools, and GNTC is honored to be a part of this experience.”

Guest speakers were Bill Finn, NC3’s senior program manager for its partnerships with the Greenlee & RIDGID Brands, and Jim Walpert, industrial account manager for Snap-on Inc.

Finn explained to signees that “This (NC3 Leadership School) designation really signifies GNTC’s commitment to excellence, technical education and the dedication to preparing you all for successful careers.”

Finn reminded signees that their commitment to GNTC will be matched by GNTC’s commitment to them as they begin their technical education.

“I am on most of GNTC’s campuses every week, and I can promise you that the facilities are unrivaled, the instructors are all top-notch and the programs are top-notch, too,” Walpert said.

NC3’s mission is to train and educate future skilled workers for productive careers. NC3 certifications can be used across various CTE program areas including aviation, construction science and energy efficiency, digital literacy, health and safety, horticulture, manufacturing, transportation and welding. NC3 certifications also include STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math) programs.

Certiport, Copeland, Daniels Manufacturing Corporation, Dremel, Festo, Greenlee, Kubota Tractor Corp., Lincoln Electric, Palmer Hamilton, RIDGID, Snap-on Inc., L.S. Starrett Co., Swift, 3M, Thermo King, Tormach and Trane are global industry partners partnering with NC3. The organization also partners with the National Association of Manufacturers, the National Association of Workforce Boards and SkillsUSA.

Walpert said Snap-on was one of NC3’s original partners. GNTC was the first school in Georgia to offer Greenlee and RIDGID certifications, Finn said.

Listed below are the signees including the students’ names, high schools and intended programs of study:

Automotive Technology

Brayden Davis, Adairsville High School

Aviation Maintenance Technology

Ryan White, Villa Rica High School

Business Technology

Katlyn Griffith, Sonoraville High School

Cybersecurity Technology

Richard Ayden Cargle, Chattooga High School

Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Janelle Yanuri Lopez, Sonoraville High School

Electrical Technician

Yahir Suarez, Gordon Central High School

Nursing

Ja’mia Rockella Flemister, Cedartown High School

Welding and Joining Technology

Kyra Leighann Fredrick, Phoenix High School

Anderson said that approximately 13 GNTC faculty members have a combined total of 165 NC3 certifications, and the college has issued more than 800 NC3 credentials to students.

“Technical education unlocks endless possibilities and paves the way for a brighter future,” Anderson said.

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Katlyn Griffith signs her Letter of Intent to study Business Technology as GNTC instructors (from left) Leyner Argueta, director and instructor of Business Management; Regina Casteel, instructor of Business Management; and Lisa Hunt, director of Business Healthcare Technology, look on.

Accused Child Molester Threatened To Kill Victim

A thirty-year-old Rome man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Monday on charges of child molestation, terroristic threats and acts, and 1^st-degree cruelty to children.

According to the arrest warrants:

Mark Paul Dawson Sr., of a Dodd Boulevard address, molested a child in December of 2022 at a location on Doyle Road in Cedartown.

He also threatened to kill the victim if she told anyone.

Dawson is also charged with sexual battery against a child under the age of 16 and a felony count of failure to appear in court.

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Governor Signs Education Legislation

On Tuesday, Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, accompanied by First Lady Marty Kemp, Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, members of the General Assembly, and state and local leaders, signed a comprehensive package of education legislation into law, including SB 233 – providing Georgia students in underperforming schools with greater freedom and choice in their education.

Sponsored by Senator Greg Dolezal, signed by Senators Matt Brass, Shawn Still, Ed Setzler, and Steve Gooch, carried in the House by Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones, and heard in the House Committee on Education by Chairman Chris Erwin and the Senate Committee on Education and Youth by Chairman Clint Dixon, SB 233 creates a promise scholarship of $6,500 for each participating student that can be used towards qualified education expenses including tuition, fees, textbooks, and tutoring among others.

Students qualify for the scholarship if they meet requirements including having been enrolled in a public school for two consecutive enrollment counts (unless they would be entering kindergarten), being zoned for a school in the lowest 25 percent of all public schools, with priority for participation being given to economically disadvantaged students and students who were previous participants.

“There is nothing more important to the continued success of our state than safeguarding and strengthening the lives, education and future of our students, and that can only be accomplished by ensuring Georgia students have access to as many opportunities and choices as possible that will set them up for success” said Governor Brian Kemp. “As I stated in my State of the State address, we can and must take an all-of-the-above approach to K-12 education, and thanks to Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones, Speaker Jon Burns, Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones and Senator Greg Dolezal keeping this issue a priority, Georgia is affording greater choice to families as to how and where they receive their education, while also continuing our efforts to strengthen public schools, support teachers, and secure our classrooms. This could not have been accomplished without their diligent work and the support of our additional partners in the General Assembly.

In addition to the creation of the Promise Scholarship, SB 233, among other things, also allows students to attend a public school outside of their resident system without needing the approval of said system and increases the tax credit for donations to the Georgia Foundation for Public Education. The maximum amount of tax credits allowed is raised by $10 million with the requirement that all of these additional funds must go to the schools who have performed in the lowest 25 percent.

Along with SB 233, Governor Kemp signed six additional pieces of legislation included below:

HB 318, sponsored by Representative Scott Hilton, signed by Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones and Representatives Matt Dubnick, Brad Thomas, Mesha Mainor, and Todd Jones, carried in the Senate by Senator Shelly Echols, and heard in the House Committee on Education by Chairman Chris Erwin and the Senate Committee on Education and Youth by Chairman Clint Dixon, moves the Office of Charter School Compliance from the Georgia Department of Education to the State Charter Schools Commission and allows them to assist local school systems in their role as charter school authorizers. Additionally, the criteria for low-wealth capital outlay grants are changed to give districts more time to plan their use of the funds.

HB 318 also included attached legislation sponsored by Representatives Tim Fleming and John Corbett.

HB 409, sponsored by Representative Lauren Daniel, signed by Representatives James Burchett, Trey Kelley, Matt Reeves, Rob Everett, and Stacey Evans, carried in the Senate by Senator Rick Williams, and heard in the House Committee on Government Affairs by Chairman John Lahood and the Senate Committee on Education and Youth by Chairman Clint Dixon, directs school systems to consider not having stops where a student would have to cross a roadway with a speed limit of 40 miles per hour or greater. It also increases the penalty for passing a stopped school bus to $1,000, following the death of 8-year-old Addy Pierce who was struck by a motorist as she boarded her school bus.

The bill also allows charter schools to utilize teachers or other staff who are employees of an education service provider as long as the school’s board maintains the authority over their selection and dismissal.

Ashley Pierce, the mother of Addy Pierce, passionately advocated for and was instrumental in the passage of this legislation.

HB 1122, sponsored by Representative Scott Hilton, signed by Speaker Pro Tempore Jan Jones and Representatives Matt Dubnick, Bethany Ballard, Segun Adeyina, and Todd Jones, carried in the Senate by Senator Matt Brass, and heard in the House Committee on Education by Chairman Chris Erwin and the Senate Committee on Education and Youth by Chairman Clint Dixon, provides state charter schools that have over 1,000 students, funding for a superintendent. State and local charter schools will also receive funding for principals. It also allows for children of part-time charter school employees to attend the school their parent teaches at and low-level local system employees to serve on the board of a state charter school.

SB 351, sponsored by Senator Jason Anavitarte, signed by Senators Randy Robertson, Matt Brass, John Kennedy, Steve Gooch, and Shawn Still, carried in the House by Representative Scott Hilton, and heard in the House Committee on Education by Chairman Chris Erwin and the Senate Committee on Education and Youth by Chairman Clint Dixon, requires the Department of Education and local boards to adopt policies on social media, cyberbullying, and internet usage. It requires that social media companies verify that their users are at least 16 years of age or older unless they receive approval from an individual’s parents to use the service. It also requires websites whose content is comprised of over a third of material that is harmful to minors to verify that their users are age 18 or older.

SB 351 was a priority of Lieutenant Governor Burt Jones and also included attached legislation sponsored by Representatives Chris Erwin and Rick Jasperse.

SB 395, sponsored by Senator Clint Dixon, signed by Senators Sam Watson, Larry Walker, Brian Strickland, and Sonya Halpern, carried in the House by Representative Derrick McCollum, and heard in the House Committee on Education by Chairman Chris Erwin and the Senate Committee on Education and Youth by Chairman Clint Dixon, states that no school visitor or personnel can be prohibited from possessing an opioid antagonist such as Narcan and directs schools to maintain a supply. It also allows opioid antagonists to be sold in vending machines and directs certain government buildings to maintain a supply of at least three doses.

A portion of this bill is named Wesley’s Law, named after Wesley Gay and was advocated for by Wesley’s parents, Laura and Larry Gay.

SB 464, sponsored by Senator Clint Dixon, signed by Senators Chuck Payne, Shawn Still, Shelly Echols, and Jason Anavitarte, amended by Senator Billy Hickman, carried in the House by Representative Bethany Ballard, and heard in the House Committee on Education by Chairman Chris Erwin, creates the School Supplies for Teachers Program to financially and technically support teachers purchasing school supplies online; creates an executive committee of five voting members within the literacy council; and limits the number of approved literacy screeners to five with one being the option available to schools for free.

Governor Kemp extends his appreciation to all of those whose diligent work and efforts led to him being able to sign these bills.

Judge Woods Message To Voters

Early voting for the 2024 General Primary Elections starts next week. Chattooga County Probate Judge and Election Supt. Gary Woods is reminding voters about polling place rules and early voting information.

With early voting beginning Monday, April 29, 2024, I wanted to remind voters and the public of the following laws concerning any location designated as a polling place.

1) No person, except a certified peace officer, may carry a weapon within 150 feet of a polling location.( O.C.G.A § 21-2-413(i).

2) Certain activity is restricted within 150 feet of any polling location. If the line of voters extends beyond 150 feet, this boundary is moved to 25 feet within any person in line.

These restrictions include, no solicitation of votes, no hat or article of clothing displaying a candidate or issue appearing on the ballot , no display of any signage (including car magnets and window/yard signs ) . Additionally, the distribution of gifts, including food and drink to a voter is prohibited within this designated space Also, no person shall solicit signatures for any petition. (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-414).

3) Within a polling location when voting is occurring, no person shall use photographic or other electronic monitoring or recording devices, cameras, or cellular telephones (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-413(e).

Early voting will be held at the Registrar’s office located at 10017 Commerce Street, Summerville, GA beginning April 29th through May 17th, Monday through Friday, from 8:30 am – 5:00 pm. Saturday voting will be held on May 4th and May 11th from 9:00 am until 5:00 pm. Election day will be May 21st from 7:00 am until 7:00 pm. Voting on May 21st will take place at your regular precinct and not at the registrar’s office.

Judge Gary Woods

GSP Releases Name Of Driver In Tuesday's Pedestrian Accident

A pedestrian was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Tuesday morning in Summerville.  According to Summerville Police, the driver of the vehicle left the scene without stopping.  The pedestrian was transported by ambulance to a Rome hospital.  A short time later, the Georgia State Patrol arrested the driver of the vehicle that had struck the pedestrian.  Georgia State Patrol SFC Chris Harris told local media on Tuesday afternoon that Jerry D. Holbrook had been arrested and charged with hit and run, failure to report an accident involving serious injuries, serious injury by vehicle and failure to maintain single lane.  The name of the victim has not been released and their condition is not known at this time. WZQZ will have more information as it becomes available.

Georgia's CTAE Graduation Rate Rises To 97.75%

The graduation rate for Georgia students involved in Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) has risen to 97.75%.

This rate – which applies to students who complete a Career Pathway – exceeds the overall state graduation rate by 13.35 percentage points, underscoring the relevance and effectiveness of CTAE opportunities. The 2022 CTAE graduation rate was 97.12%.

“Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education exemplifies our mission of preparing all students for life,” State School Superintendent Richard Woods said. “The graduation rate for students who engage in CTAE opportunities continues to show how these programs engage students in their education and prepare them for their next steps after high school. We will continue to invest in CTAE and the relevant, industry-recognized skills it provides for our students.”

CTAE in Georgia delivers a high-school experience that prepares students for their lives after high school. Students can learn skills for real-world careers in 144 Career Pathways – from financial technology to flight operations – while earning recognized industry credentials and participating in work-based learning and apprenticeship opportunities.

“Completing a CTAE pathway is an opportunity for Georgia students to gain real-world, relevant experience for future careers,” State CTAE Director Dr. Barbara Wall said. “The CTAE graduation rate is an indicator both of students’ future workplace success, and of the future economic health of our state.”

Career Pathways are for all students, no matter which path they plan to take. Pathway completers are prepared to pursue higher education, enter the military, accept an apprenticeship opportunity or immediately begin their career.

“Being a double pathway completer in healthcare science and early childhood education has impacted my high school experience in a great way,” said Alma Morales, a 2023 graduate of Johnson High School in Hall County. “The healthcare science pathway helped to clarify whether I wanted to continue to pursue a career in the healthcare field before committing to taking classes for it in college. Now that I am in college, being exposed to some healthcare concepts has helped me understand the basic material, and being a pathway completer in early childhood education has helped me to understand that specializing in pediatrics is what I want to do.”

Career Clear awareness campaign shines a light on CTAE opportunities

To ensure students, educators, and parents are aware of the myriad benefits and opportunities provided by CTAE pathways, the Georgia Department of Education and Technical College System of Georgia have partnered to launch the Career Clear awareness campaign.

The campaign underscores the importance of career education in fostering a skilled workforce for the future and the versatility and depth of CTAE, which encompasses 144 distinct pathways leading to a wide array of career opportunities.

The initiative highlights how CTAE courses are tailored to meet the evolving needs of Georgia’s businesses and industries, ensuring that the education provided is both relevant and practical. The campaign is set to leverage digital platforms extensively, aiming to inspire a new generation to explore careers that align with their talents and interests, while closing the skills gap in the state’s workforce.

Learn more at www.careercleargeorgia.com.

Pedestrian Struck In Summerville

Summerville Police say that a pedestrian was struck by a vehicle near Marvin Avenue on Tuesday morning. Police Chief Harold Tucker told WZQZ News, the vehicle, a red Toyota 4×4 pickup left the scene. The pedestrian was taken by ambulance with injuries. The driver was tracked down and arrested. The incident was investigated by the Georgia State Patrol at the request of the Summerville Police Department. More details as they become available

Arrest Report - Tuesday - April 23, 2024

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 23, 2024: