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Bishop Harden To Celebrate 44 Years Of Preaching Bishop Vincent Tyrone Harden, pastor/founder of New Spirit and Truth of Jesus Christ Church will celebrate 44 years of preaching the Word of God during morning and evening services Sunday, Aug. 11. The public is invited. Lyerly Church Is Looking For Vendors For Car, Truck Show Lyerly…
Read MoreMcKinney Indicted On Vehicular Homicide Charge In Tennessee
A 22-year-old Summerville man was indicted for vehicular homicide last week, according to grand jury records in Hamilton County, Tenn. Stephen Jacob McKinney was arrested for allegedly killing his passenger, Brent Thomas Johnson, 24, of Chattanooga. The crash happened on May 12 near the intersection Noah Reid Road and Shallowford Road in Chattanooga. McKinney was…
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County BOE OKs Personnel Changes
The Chattooga County Board of Education on Thursday approved the following personnel recommendations made by Acting Superintendent Jared Hosmer. Certified Resignations * Lynn Hunnicutt: Teacher at Chattooga High School; Personal reasons; Effective June 26. * Barbara Ashworth, lunchroom personnel at Summerville Middle School. Classified Recommendations * Linda Hall; Bus Driver; Replacing Cheryl Black; Beginning July…
Read MoreCASA Looking For Volunteers
The Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) group that speaks up for abused and neglected children is hosting a training session for new volunteers in August. Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) volunteers are specially trained people from all walks of life, who advocate for the well-being of Georgia’s children in foster care. They are appointed to…
Read MoreBefore Water Race, Local Business Is Offering Safety Class
A group of civic leaders and business leaders are putting together a water safety class for 6 p.m. Aug. 5 at the Chattooga County AG Center on Hwy. 100. The class is free.
Read MorePerson Missing . . .
According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader: “Please help us locate Chris Pack. He left Summerville, GA last night and may be headed to Gordon County, Georgia or possibly to California. You can call 706.857.0750 or 706.857.3411 with any info. You can remain anonymous.”
Read MoreCat Killed By Neighbor’s Bulldog And Huskey
A cat is dead and a Summerville resident says the culprits are two dogs belonging to a neighbor, according to a police report. Tuesday morning a bulldog and a Siberian Huskey escaped from inside their owner’s home on Ramey Street. While outside they attacked a grey cat belonging to Maurice Brown. “[Brown] looked across the…
Read MoreSection Of East Washington Street Closing Aug. 5-7
The city of Summerville is closing a section of East Washington Street from Aug. 5-7, according to officials. The affected area includes the section from Commerce Street to the city’s train depot. Officials said this will also eliminate access from Economy Street. Business parking will also be affected during the listed dates, so businesses and customers…
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