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Virus 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 MoreChattooga Resident Recognized By The State
A local social worker is being recognized by the state of Georgia in a DFCS post.
Read MoreLocal Virus Watch: Nursing Home Proactive; Closing Doors To All Visitors
The Oak View Nursing Home and Rehabilitation Center is restricting visitors from its Summerville campus as part of a proactive step to dodge the spreading coronavirus. Earlier today the nursing home was notifying families and visitors that the ban on visitation had started. It will last until after the virus peaks. The nursing home isn’t…
Read MoreFirst coronavirus death in Georgia confirmed
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – A 67-year-old man is the first person to die from coronavirus in Georgia, Gov. Brian Kemp’s office announced Thursday. State health officials have announced more than two dozen new cases in recent days. As of Wednesday night, a total of 31 people had tested…
Read MoreChanges In Leadership Being Proposed For Chattooga Schools
The Chattooga County Board of Education is looking to change some of its leadership roles within the system, according to its agenda for next Thursday night’s meeting. Most notable is Brian Beasley is being moved from his position as principal at Leroy Massey Elementary School in Pennville. He is being moved to the high school…
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