Kenneth Wayne Wooten
Mr. Kenneth Wayne Wooten, age 73 of Summerville, Geogia passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Redmond Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. Kenneth was born on January 26, 1947, son of the late Wallace Wooten and Othel Marshal Wooten. He was a member of the Sonrise Community Church. Kenneth loved riding his…
Read MoreLittle Miss Hazel Sue Teal
Little Miss Hazel Sue Teal, infant daughter of Serena Jean Emig-Mincey and Nicholas Teal, passed away Sunday, April 5, 2020, at Floyd Medical Center. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her grandparents, Sean and Ida Mincey, Melanie Teal, Barry and Joy West, John and Martha Stewart. No formal services are planned at…
Read MoreBruce Edward Everett
Mr. Bruce Edward Everett, age 57, of Summerville, GA, died Monday, April 6, 2020, at Floyd Medical Center. Mr. Everett was born August 6, 1962, in Summerville, GA, son of the late James Boyd “Gus” Everett and Freddie Rose Lewis Everett. He was employed in the automotive detail business. In addition to his parents, he…
Read MoreJames Edward “G-George” Boyd, Sr
Mr. James Edward “G-George” Boyd, Sr., age 74, of Summerville, GA, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Redmond Regional Medical Center. Mr. Boyd was born August 24, 1945, in Trion, GA, son of the late Walter Lee and Susie Reece Boyd. He was Baptist by faith and was retired from Harriet and Henderson. Mr. Boyd…
Read MoreDennis Lesley “Tubbins” Tucker
Mr. Dennis Lesley “Tubbins” Tucker, age 73, of Menlo, GA, died Tuesday, April 7, 2020, at Floyd Medical Center. Mr. Tucker was born July 10, 1946, in Menlo, GA, son of the late Roy Lesley and Cora Isabelle Spraggins Tucker. He was a member of Chesterfield Baptist Church, and had worked as a bus driver…
Read MoreMartha Shook
MRS. MARTHA ANN BUSBIN PRICE SHOOK, age 83, of Summerville, Georgia passed away Sunday evening, April 13, 2020, in the local nursing home. A Lyerly, Georgia native, She was born to the late Walter and Beatrice Bagley Busbin on February 22, 1937. Mrs. Shook was an Educator, having taught at Chattooga High School for many…
Read MoreChattooga County Covid-19 Cases Increases
The number of confirmed coronavirus cases increased by one in Chattooga County today. Now there are eight total cases, including one death, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.
Read MoreStorms, Flooding Create More Road Closures
Free COVID-19 testing now available in Northwest Georgia.
ROME, GA: Northwest Georgians with symptoms of Coronavirus disease (COVID-19), such as fever, dry cough, or shortness of breath, may receive free testing provided by public health. The following people without symptoms may also be tested: Healthcare workers, first responders, and other critical infrastructure workers that have been exposed to COVID-19 Residents of a long-term…
Read MoreCoronavirus playing havoc with University System of Georgia finances
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The coronavirus pandemic has cost the University System of Georgia about $200 million, losses that could add up to $350 million by the end of the summer, system Chancellor Steve Wrigley said Tuesday. The state’s 26 public colleges and universities have done some belt…
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