Area News

The Miss Chattooga County Fair Beauty Contest has been scheduled for 6 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 22 at Chattooga High School. The deadline to enter is Aug. 11. All contestants will receive free admission to the fair on Aug. 22. Winners in each division will receive a large crown and runners-up will receive trophies. Late applications…

A Summerville woman said someone stole money out of her piggy bank Tuesday afternoon, according to Chattooga County Sheriff’s reports. Destinee Young, of Maplewood Drive apartments, said someone entered her residence and took $160 from her piggy bank that was on her bed. Someone also left the front door of the apartment open. The incident…

A 54-year-old Trion man was arrested after he brought food to a person at the Victory Fuel Station around 11 p.m. Tuesday, according to Chattooga County Sheriff’s reports. Amanda Blackmon and Vickie Edwards said Chester Robin Blackmon was banished from the store. However, on Tuesday he returned with some food. He was told to leave…

Matthew Anderson said he used an ATM at the Gore Community Shop and it took some of his money on Wednesday, according to Chattooga County Sheriff’s reports. Anderson originally withdrew $200 in cash. But he needed $400 total. So he tried again. “Mr. Anderson advised then he attempted to use his card again for another…

Rome, GA: August is National Immunization Awareness Month and serves as a reminder that Northwest Georgians of all ages require timely vaccinations to protect their health. “Vaccinations are our best defense against vaccine-preventable diseases,” said Janet Eberhart, immunizations coordinator for the ten-county public health district. “This National Immunization Awareness Month, we urge parents to think…

The Chattooga County Board of Education is proposing to cut its property tax millage rate.  The board is proposing to rollback its millage rate by .088-mills. This will be the sixth straight year the board of education has cut its millage rate. The proposed millage rate is expected to generate $4,573,276 for the schools. That’s…

Chattooga County Schools Superintendent Jared Hosmer held a county-wide breakfast for all faculty and staff members this morning at CHS. More than 400 county schools employees were in attendance. Mr. Hosmer talked with everyone about the importance of all Chattooga County Schools employees being united as a family. This year’s motto is #ChattoogaStrong which stands for…

Three men staying at the Summerville Coach Inn became irate when they couldn’t purchase beer from Pay-n-Tote on July 24, according to police reports. Store clerk Levi Stanfield said two Hispanic males entered the store and wanted to buy beer. One didn’t have a valid ID and the other was underaged. A third male walked…