August 11, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Homecoming At Chattooga County’s Oldest Church Today
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Homecoming services will be held today at the oldest church in Chattooga County. The church was founded 189 years ago in 1835 and is actually older than Chattooga County itself. At the time, the portion of Chattoogaville, known as Price’s Bridge, was part of Floyd County. It wasn’t until three years later that Chattooga County would be established by the Georgia General Assembly.
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August 11, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Georgia Man Pleads Guilty To Threatening To Injure Congresswoman
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Sean Patrick Cirillo has pleaded guilty to transmitting interstate threats to injure U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene.
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August 11, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
GNTC Awards Fall Scholarships
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The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) awarded nearly $44,000 in grants and scholarships for fall semester 2024. Each scholarship included an award between $500 and $1,000 to assist in paying for fall semester at GNTC. Sixty-six grants and scholarships totaling $43,850 were awarded to 59 students.
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August 11, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Adam Crabb Featured Gospel Artist At Chattooga County Fair
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The Gaither Vocal Band’s newest lead singer, Adam Crabb, comes with a lifetime of musical training. As a member of the award-winning Crabb Family, he learned early in life how to harmonize and blend like a pro; now after approximately two decades of on-stage and studio work his rich musical heritage is evident. In addition to his seasoned musicianship and soulful vocal delivery, Adam’s love for his Savior and unique gift for communicating the heart of a song truly makes him one of the most authentic voices in gospel music today. Adam considers gospel music more than just a career, it is his life’s calling. He states, “You cannot tell me that dreams do not come true. As a child, I would listen to The Gaither Vocal Band, and I dreamed of one day being able to sing with them. and here I am… I am proof that when you surrender everything to God, not just your heart, but your wants…and even your problems, that He will give you the desires of your heart.” Crabb will be the featured artist on Sunday of the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair. Sunday will see local gospel talent on the Smith Iron Works Stage and will culminate with a concert by Adam Crabb. Regular gate admission of $5 to the fair includes the concert.
August 11, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Woman Reports Getting Hit By School Bus
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A woman reported an accident between her vehicle and a Chattooga County School bus on August 1st. According to police reports, the woman said the accident happened on East Washington Street as the school bus was making a turn onto Penn Street. Sixty-year-old Cythina Perez said that the bus struck her driver’s side mirror, causing it to shatter. Perez reported the accident to the school system, which has promised to take care of any damages. A police report was requested by the school system.
August 10, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
No Arrests To Report – Saturday – August 10, 2024
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There were no arrests on the morning booking report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 10, 2024.
August 10, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Livestock Show Schedule For 2024 Chattooga County Fair
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All of the sites, sounds and events at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair are a huge draw for fair-goers from all over the area, but one of the big draws at the fair are the various livestock shows that are held under the pavilion each day of the fair.
The fair showcases agriculture in the county and provides local 4-H and FFA students the opportunity to show their animals in competition. But it isn’t just Chattooga County 4-H and FFA students that take part in the shows. Because the fair is held shortly after school starts back in August of each year, it is the first opportunity in the state of Georgia for students to show their livestock. That means there are entries into the various livestock shows from all over the state, with many competitors travelling hundreds of miles to compete in Chattooga County. Each year, the livestock shows at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair reach maximum entry for participation and this year is no exception.
There is so much to see and do each year at the fair, but fair-goers are encouraged to take some time and enjoy the livestock shows that take place each year.
This year’s livestock shows are as follows:
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August 10, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Fall Sports Registration Deadlines
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Fall sports registration deadlines are this weekend for both the Trion and Summerville Recreation Departments. The deadline to sign up for football, soccer, volleyball and cheer leading is today at the Trion Recreation Department and tomorrow is the deadline for the Summerville Recreation Department. After today, there will be a $10 late fee at the Trion Recreation Department to register next week August 12th-17th.
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August 10, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Georgia Power Encouraging “Safe Digging”
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Georgia Power and Georgia 811 have partnered to release a new public service announcement (PSA) in advance of 811 Day on August 11 – a nationwide initiative aimed at educating homeowners, contractors and landscapers about the essential practice of contacting the national “Call Before You Dig” number.
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August 10, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Chattooga Tax Commissioner Warns of Scam
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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton says that citizens need to be on the lookout for a scam that is being sent by text message to some Chattooga County residents. The scam comes from someone identifying themselves as “Georgia Tolls Services”. The text reads ” Our records indicate that your vehicle has an unpaid toll invoice. To avoid additional charges of $78.90, please settle your balance of $7.89″ and then goes on to give a “Peach Pass” website link. Tax Commissioner Hampton says “This is not legit. While the website looks close (to the legitimate one) it’s not the correct one. You should receive notification of any such infraction by mail”.
