July 15, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Chattooga 4H Peaches Arrive This Afternoon
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Chattooga 4-H peaches will be arriving this afternoon. Chattooga County Extension Agent Rebecca Thomas says that the peaches will be arriving sometime after 1 PM today from Dickey Farms in Musella, Georgia. Those who pre-ordered peaches will be able to pick them up at the Chattooga County Agricultural Building, located on Middle School Drive off Highway 100 in Summerville. The annual Chattooga 4-H Peach Fundraiser is one of the largest fundraising events held each year by the local 4-H program.
July 15, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Summerville Teen Arrested In Cherokee County, Alabama
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A Chattooga County teenager was arrested last week in neighboring Cherokee County, Alabama. Cedar Bluff Police say that eighteen-year-old Jordan Roan of Summerville was wanted on charges of failure to appear on previous driving violation charges. Roan is also accused of driving with an open container of alcohol. Roan was arrested on Thursday of last week.
July 15, 2024
by Amber Bailey
Man Arrested For Shoplifting Buggy Full Of Items From Walmart
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A shoplifter was arrested at Walmart in Trion earlier this month. According to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Raymond Armoni is accused of pushing a buggy with $175.32 worth of items out of the doors of the store without paying for any of the items. Walmart Asset Prevention employees told a responding deputy that Armoni went out the door “with no attempt at paying”. Employees were able to stop Armoni in the parking lot and brought him and the buggy back inside the store without incident. Armoni was booked into the Chattooga County Jail and charged with shoplifting.
July 15, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Trion Fire Department Reminds Residents About Open Burning
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In response to calls within the Town of Trion Fire Department’s service area, the Trion Fire Department posted the town’s ordinance regarding open burning over the weekend as a reminder to residents. Currently, the entire area is under the annual burn ban that is issued by the Georgia EPD to help with air quality in the summer months. Each year, the burn ban is in place from May 1st until September 30th. The rules regarding open fires in the Town of Trion are listed below. Anyone with questions may reach out to the Trion Fire Department at 706-734-4917 or 706-734-4873.
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July 15, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Washington Nationals Recalls Amos Willingham On Sunday
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The Washington Nationals recalled right-handed pitcher, and Chattooga County native, Amos Willinghamfrom Triple-A Rochester on Sunday. Nationals President of Baseball Operations and General ManagerMike Rizzomade the announcement.
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July 15, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Shed Fire On Spring Creek Road On Sunday
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Multiple area fire departments responded to a shed fire on Spring Creek Road in Trion on Sunday morning. The call came in around 11:15 AM and Trion Fire Department responded. When they arrived a shop building in the 4000 block of Spring Creek Road was fully involved. Firefighters from Trion, Summerville and Hays Correctional Fire Departments extinguished the fire and stopped it from spreading to any other structures. No word on the cause of the fire.
July 15, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
AAST “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Calendar Contest Voting Opens Today
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Georgia State Patrol’s 2021 contest entry
Today is the opening day of voting for the 11th Annual American Association of State Troopers “America’s Best-Looking Cruiser” Calendar Contest.
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July 15, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
What Chattooga’s ARC “Distressed” Designation Means
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Over the past weekend, WZQZ News reported that the Appalachian Regional Commission has released a report listing Chattooga County as a “distressed” county within the region. That designation makes Chattooga County the only Appalachian County in Georgia to receive the designation.
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July 14, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Child Drowns In Cherokee County, Alabama Over The Weekend
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Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver confirmed the death of a three-year-old child who drowned in Weiss Lake over the past weekend.
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July 14, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Longtime County Clerk Passes Away On Sunday
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Longtime Chattooga County Clerk Martha Tucker passed away after an extended illness on Sunday. Mrs. Tucker served in the county commissioner’s office under four different commissioners: Jim Parker, Mike Dawson, Jason Winters and current County Commissioner Blake Elsberry.
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