Area News
Wednesday’s Arrest Report
Statement from State School Superintendent Richard Woods on COVID-19
“After being notified that an employee had been diagnosed with COVID-19 (coronavirus), Fulton County Schools made the decision to close all schools today and to make an announcement about next steps by 5 p.m. today. We support this decision and thank Superintendent Mike Looney for his leadership and for taking care to ensure students’ safety.…
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Georgia Senate declares lying is forbidden
By Beau Evans Staff Writer Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – Liars got a gut punch from Georgia state senators, who unanimously agreed Monday they are fed up with falsehoods in their chamber and in legislative committees. Under a resolution by Senate Rules Committee Chairman Jeff Mullis, members of the public who testify at Georgia…
Read MoreWatch For Prescribed Fire Near Sloppy Floyd Park Area Monday Morning
A prescribed fire is scheduled for this morning on Taylor’s Ridge and James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park this morning. The many benefits of prescribed fire on Georgia forestland were recognized last month during “Prescribed Fire Awareness Week.” Prescribed fire, also called “good fire,” is a safe way to apply a natural process, ensure ecosystem health…
Read MoreLocal public health official issues current guidance on COVID-19
ROME, GA: Dr. Gary Voccio, health director for the Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District, reminds everyone that the risk of COVID-19 to the general public currently remains low, including at social events and gatherings, schools, and healthcare-provider waiting areas such as in hospitals, health departments, emergency rooms, and urgent cares. “However, COVID-19…
Read MoreQualifying For Political Office Ends In Chattooga County
The political battle is underway for at least three local Chattooga County races. The county commissioner’s race has three Republicans and a Democrat running. The probate judge post has three Republicans and one independent candidate. One of the school board races, for seat 5, has two people running. Those that qualified include: County Commissioner Jason…
Read MoreSummerville Police Reports. . .(Including a fight about Marilyn Monroe)
The Summerville Police Department reported the following activity, according to incident reports: * David Lee Wilson, Jr., 25, and Donna Lynn Alexander, 43, had an argument about Marilyn Monroe. The verbal argument on Sturdivant Street got loud and boisterous on Monday night. He was arrested for disorderly conduct and intoxication. Alexander was arrested for disorderly…
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Local Pedestrian Killed In Gore
A fatal accident involving a pedestrian is being investigated by Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department and the Georgia State Patrol this morning. A pedestrian in his mid-40s was struck on John Jones Road about a half mile or less from Hwy. 27. Sheriff Mark Schrader said it was dark and rainy and the driver said they did not…
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