Area News
The Infection Spreads . . .
Rome, GA: Public health officials have confirmed 27 cases of hepatitis A among Chattooga County residents since June 2018 and are urging vaccination against the highly contagious liver infection for people most at risk of the vaccine-preventable disease, especially illicit (injection and non-injection) drug users, individuals who have recently been in jail or prison,…
Read MoreStrange Hit And Run Accident Reported
Megan Ray said a Ford truck rolled backward and struck the front of her vehicle while on Oil Mill Road facing Hwy. 114 on Tuesday afternoon. “The white male then got out of the truck and asked her to follow him to her brother’s house in the area of Bellah Avenue. Miss Ray stated to…
Read MoreTuesday Night’s Thunderstorm Fills Park With Rainwater, Stalls Car And Damages A Few Homes
Dowdy Park was covered. Commerce Street in front of Subway was covered. Waters seeped into homes on Scoggins Street and one motorist was stranded during Tuesday night’s thunderstorm. The storm stalled out of Summerville, Trion and Menlo around 10:45 p.m. and dumped nearly three inches of rain within an hour. Aleigha Dennis was driving her…
Read MoreWednesday’s Arrest Report
Suspicious Men Visiting Local Homes May Be Scammers
Two men wearing Atlanta Braves ballcaps walked up to Beverly McDougal’s Knollwood Circle residence on Sunday and stated that they work for AT&T and that they were trying to get people’s information, according to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s report. “Ms. McDougal advised that one male had black shaggy hair and the other had blonde hair…
Read MoreChattooga County Sheriff’s Reports . . .
The following reports were made in Chattooga County during the previous week, according to incident reports. They were: * Someone stole $700 worth of fishing tackle from a Lyerly resident Friday evening, according to Chattooga County Sheriff’s reports. Robert Gravett, of 43 North Chattooga Avenue, said someone stole the tackle from the backseat of his…
Read MoreHee Haw Tribute Shows Scheduled For Saturday
Summerville Main Street is set to present a Hee Haw Tribute Show on Saturday, July 13 inside the Summerville Depot Freight Room with a special Summerville twist! The public is invited to come enjoy lots of classic Hee Haw skits like the telling of “Rindercella”, Samples Sales, Gossip Girls, Empty Arms Hotel, and more. All…
Read MoreDeadline Approaching For Library Reading Program
Saturday, July 13th is the last day to turn in reading logs and collect prizes for the Chattooga County Library System’s Summer Reading Program.
Read MoreFloyd Hospital Offering Workshop for Dads-To-Be
Men who will soon be first-time fathers can gain valuable insight and advice from experienced dads during a new workshop offered by Floyd. Boot Camp for New Dads provides an opportunity for dads-to-be to learn about a variety of topics and get advice from veteran dads so they can have the confidence to be…
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