Three Arrested For Theft Of Services
ATLANTA – On February 24, Investigators with the Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner’s Office assisted with the arrest of Jonathan Stricklin, 47, Jimmy Stricklin Jr., 54, and Janice Stricklin, 78. The three individuals are accused of illegally obtaining power for their residence, causing a fire to break out on February 8. All three individuals face…
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Stop The Bleed And Other Classes Being Offered At A Trion Church
Floyd Medical Center will hold a free lifesaving training event at Harvest Worship Center in Trion Wednesday night at 7 p.m. February is American Heart Month. Participants will learn hands-only CPR, early heart attack care and ways to stop serious bleeding. Hands-only CPR has been shown to be just as effective as conventional CPR in…
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Lula C. Arnold
Ms. Lula C. Arnold, age 96, of Summerville, GA, died Wednesday, February 19, 2020, at her residence. Ms. Arnold was born November 12, 1923, in Stevenson, AL, daughter of the late Willie and Tennie Gertrude Burton Guinn. She attended the Summerville Pentecostal Worship Center, and prior to her retirement, was employed with Riegel Textiles. In…
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Mr. Josh Elrod, age 37, of Menlo, GA, passed away Sunday, February 23, 2020, at his residence. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Read MoreClaude Hoyt Hampton
Mr. Claude Hoyt Hampton, age 84, of Cloudland, GA, died Thursday, February 20, 2020, at his residence. Mr. Hampton was born August 27, 1935, in Cloudland, GA, son of the late William Ira and Charlotte Maude Tallent Hampton. He was a man of God and was Christian by faith. Prior to his retirement, he was…
Read MoreJudy Marks
Judy Marks, age 76, of LaFayette passed away Thursday, February 20, 2020. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clifford and Exie Caylor; and sister, Mary Jo Caylor Brown. She is survived by her loving husband of 54 years, Benny Marks of LaFayette; son, Kip (Heather) Marks of LaFayette; grandchildren, Caylee and Laney Marks;…
Read MoreCynthia “Patt” Watkins
MS. CYNTHIA “PATT” WATKINS – Age, 62 – Of Summerville, Georgia passed away Wednesday, February 19, 2020 at a local Health Care. She was preceded in death by her mother, Bertha Watkins, and sister, Mary Lynn Watkins. She was a member of The Church of Christ Family. Survivors are her brother, Isaiah “Ike” Watkins; two…
Read MoreMenlo Buys Security Vehicle; All Fire Hydrants Serviced
By GENE ESPY Editor The City of Menlo bought a security vehicle after the one they had begun having problems. The cost of the new vehicle was $3,300. The council also voted to close City Hall on Tuesdays and Thursday to catch up on some work that needed to be done. There will be a…
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