Area News
AMI 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…
Read MoreCoronavirus playing havoc with University System of Georgia finances
By Dave Williams Bureau Chief Capitol Beat News Service ATLANTA – The coronavirus pandemic has cost the University System of Georgia about $200 million, losses that could add up to $350 million by the end of the summer, system Chancellor Steve Wrigley said Tuesday. The state’s 26 public colleges and universities have done some belt…
Read MoreU.S. 27 Bridge South Of Summerville Is Closing
The U.S. 27 bridge south of Summerville at Wildlife Lake Road is being closed by the Georgia Department of Transportation. Chattooga Commissioner Jason Winters said he was just notified the bridge could be closed until tomorrow. “For people and EMS needing to get to or from Rome, they will need to use Hwy. 100,” Commissioner…
Read MoreFlood Waters Are Inside Mount Vernon Mills
The water level at the Chattooga River bridge in Trion will continue to rise until about 2 p.m. today. The river water is in the mill now. The water is almost inside Trion Town Hall.
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