Area News
Man Jumps Out Of Burning Camper
A Trion man’s camper was destroyed by fire during the early morning hours on Friday, according to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s report. Benjamin Wade said he was sleeping in the camper which was parked at 221 McCollum Street. ” Mr. Wade stated he had to jump out of the back door because the fire…
Read MoreTransit Telephone Number Isn’t Working — call this one instead
706-857-0723. That’s the number people need to call if they are looking for a ride on the Chattooga Transit today, according to County Public Works Director Joe Reed. The original number for transit is not working at this time due to a technical issue which the county hopes can be remedied soon.
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Sunday’s Arrest Report
Spivey, Carmon Helped Build Modern EMS System
By JIMMY ESPY Staff Writer Forty years ago, a group of men and women worked to create an emergency medical system that has since saved thousands of lives. Two of those emergency medical care pioneers from Chattooga County will be honored posthumously this month. Dr. Herman E. Spivey and Mike Carmon were original members of…
Read MoreUpcoming Events At Paradise Garden
Saturday’s Arrest Report
Summerville releases its agenda for Monday’s public meeting
Act Of Kindness Turns Into An Assault
A Lyerly man was assaulted while trying to help a local motorist Tuesday, according to Summerville Police reports. Brandon Bartlett, 30, stopped to offer assistance to a motorist. “Mr. Bartlett stated that he saw a white Maxima with an Alabama tag off into the grass with the flashers on and he pulled behind them to…
Read MoreTV Destroyed During Rage
A Summerville man admitted to damaging his television during a fit of rage Tuesday morning, according to police reports. Kay;a Hudgins said the father of her child, Roger Siffles Jr., 21, went “into a mad rage” and busted a TV with his fist and caused it to fall to the floor and it allegedly hit her…
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