Sue Hurley
Sue Woods Hurley died peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, March 14, 2020. She was a prominent business woman as well as owner, chairperson and president of the only female-owned, national bank in Georgia and Florida, Southeast First National Bank. Mrs. Hurley, her late husband and family ran a very successful grocery…
Read MoreVirus Watch: Summerville’s newest Smithsonian exhibit is closed until at least March 22
The local Smithsonian Exhibit at the Summerville Depot is closed until March 22, according to Better Hometown Director Susan Locklear. The train will not run on Saturday. “We will look and reassess the situation on March 19 about reopening,” Locklear said.
Read MoreChief Superior Court Judge Talks About Covid-19 Response
Order Declaring Judicial Emergency Chief Judge Announcement: In an abundance of caution, all jury trials in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit are continued for a 30 day period. Catoosa County jury trials for the March term are canceled and defendants will receive notice of new court dates. These safety measures are taken as a precautionary…
Read MoreTrion City Schools Closing School March 16- 27
Official School Statement From Trion City Schools: Due to Georgia Governor Brian Kemp’s call to action on Thursday, March 12, 2020, and a recommendation to temporarily close schools in the wake of the coronavirus outbreak, Trion City Schools will be closed to all students and staff March 16, 2020, through March 27, 2020. The plan…
Read MoreCounty School System Closing Due To Virus
Acting on the advice of Governor Kemp and the Department of Public Health concerning COVID-19, the Chattooga County School System will be closed March 16th through March 27th. Students will return on March 30th. The District will enact its “Digital Learning Plan” during this school closure. More information will be released on how to access…
Read MoreLittle Miss Braelynn Shelby-Ann Bartlett
Little Miss Braelynn Shelby-Ann Bartlett, infant daughter of Austin Bartlett and Farrah Hines, passed away Tuesday, March 10, 2020, at Children’s Hospital of Atlanta. She was born January 30, 2020, in Atlanta, GA. In addition to her parents, Little Miss Bartlett is survived by her sister, Bretleigh Bartlett; grandparents, Natasha Jones, Josh (Deanna) Hines, Amanda…
Read MoreKelly Owens
Kelly Owens GE Retiree Dies March 6, 2020 Mr. Kelly Devon Owens, 83, Rome, died on Friday in a local hospital. Mr. Owens was born in Chattooga County on May 17, 1936, son of the late William Leonard Owens and the late Bertha Caldwell Owens. He was a graduate of Summerville High School and was…
Read MoreJosetta Markwell
Josetta Markwell Retired 911 Dispatcher Dies March 8, 2020 Mrs. Josetta Carol “Jo” Markwell, 62, Lyerly, died Sunday at Redmond Regional Medical Center in Rome. Mrs. Markwell was born Sept. 7, 1957, in Cincinnati, Ohio, daughter of the late Joseph and Charlotte Campbell Kestermann. Prior to her retirement, she was employed as a 911 dispatcher…
Read MoreChristopher Lewis
Christopher Lewis Logger Dies March 3, 2020 Mr. Christopher Scott “Slim” Lewis, 45, Summerville, died March 3 in a sudden accident. Chris was born in Rome on May 29, 1974, son of Scottie Clark Lewis and Cynthia Hope Smith Cotton. He was employed with Triple J Logging and loved to draw. He was an avid…
Read MoreLinda Johnson
Linda Johnson Church of Christ Member Dies March 8, 2020 Ms. Linda Gale Johnson, 72, Summerville, died Sunday at Oakview Health and Rehabilitation in Summerville. Ms. Johnson was born April 26, 1947, in Summerville, daughter of the late Grant Nepolean Railey and Eunice Gertrude Starline Hammitt Railey. She was a member of the Lookout Hall…
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