Area News
Local Company Investing $5 million With Expansion, Creating 104 Jobs
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that high-end carpet producer Try-Con Tufters will expand its commercial manufacturing operations in Chattooga County, investing $5 million in a new 109,000 square-foot facility and creating 104 additional jobs. “Try-Con Tufters has been a first-rate employer in Chattooga County for fifteen years, and we’re glad that…
Read MoreJefferson’s Donates Dollars To Waitresses
Do you remember all those colorful dollars stuck everywhere inside the Summerville Jefferson’s Restaurant? Most of them are gone. They’ve been donated to the waitresses to help them out during this coronavirus pandemic. Restaurants have been closed and waitresses aren’t getting the tips to support themselves. Owner Beth Kingsolver decided to remove the colorful…
Read MoreSen. Jeff Mullis Supports Law Enforcement Safety
ATLANTA – Sen. Jeff Mullis (R – Chickamauga) is partnering with Sen. Randy Robertson (R – Cataula), a retired Deputy Sheriff, to support classifying any contraction of the novel Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) by law enforcement officers, fire fighters, emergency medical technicians and all first responders as occurring in the line of duty. “First responders…
Read MoreAMI Cemetery Committee Asking For Donations
The AMI Cemetery Committee is requesting donations for the upkeep and mowing of the AMI Cemetery in Menlo. Anyone wishing to make a donation, send to Sue Gilley at P.O. Box 25, Menlo, GA 30731.
Read MoreLowest Bid For New City Trail Is $111,700
The City of Summerville is looking to spend $111,700 to extend its walking trail. The Georgia Department of Community Affairs gave the city $120,720 to complete the project that extends the walking trail from the Summerville Depot and into J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park. The city must decide between two bids. Exceller Construction out of…
Read MoreState Senate Recongizes Retiring Judge Jon Payne
The Georgia General Assembly recognized retiring Chattooga County Probate Judge Jon Payne. State Senator Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) passed the resolution recognizing Payne just before close of session. Payne, 71, first won office in 1974, taking over from temporary Probate Judge Lann Cordle, who was serving out the unexpired term of Paul Weems. Weens died…
Read MoreState Recognizes Earl Parris For Years Of Public Service
State Senator Jeff Mullis (R-Chickamauga) passed a resolution commending Earl H. Parris for years of service as a Summerville councilman. Last October, Parris said he would not seek re-election citing family and business priorities. Parris’ first trip on the council was back in the 1990s where he served two years. Then he was elected…
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…
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