Chattooga Schools CLIP Meetings

Trion Mayor Reading At Trion Library On Wednesday

Tomorrow, June 7th at 11:00 AM, Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas will be reading to children at the Trion Public Library. He will be reading Jane Yolen & Mark Teague’s How do Dinosaurs Learn to be Kind? and Marla Frazee’s In Every Life.

Arrest Report - Tuesday - June 6, 2023

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 6, 2023:

Regional Commission Accepting Bids For New Vehicle

The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission is accepting bids for a new vehicle to be used by the commission’s executive director.  According to a bid notice, bids are being accepted on a new Chevrolet Traverse SUV.  The bid notice says that the vehicle should be with the RS trim package, or higher.  Bids are being accepted until June 8, 2023.  You can find out all the details HERE. The Northwest Georgia Regional Commission serves the following counties: Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Haralson, Murray, Paulding, Pickens, Polk, Walker, and Whitfield.

Music Lineup At Chattooga River Fest This Saturday

Chattooga River Fest is coming up this weekend in Trion and the third annual event is packed full of activities – and music!  This year, there will be music throughout the day starting with local talent that includes Daniel Buckner, Parker Thomas, the Zach Waller Band, Chip Rowland, Champagne Jam Session and The Mules. Then at 9 PM Atlanta Rhythm Section will be on stage.  River Fest Music is sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd, Guffin & Eleam Insurance, Georgia Power, Southeast First National Bank, North Georgia EMC and Dry Valley Baptist Church.  Don’t miss River Fest coming up this Saturday on the banks of the Chattooga River in Trion.

GSP Identifies Pedestrian Killed On I-75 This Past Weekend

The Georgia State Patrol responded to a fatal crash involving a pedestrian on I-75 in Gordon County Saturday.

According to the GSP:

The incident occurred at around 12:08 p.m. near mile marker 310.

78-year-old Oscar George Washam of Cobb County had pulled over onto the shoulder of the interstate and was outside of his vehicle, in the right lane of travel, securing a loose pipe that was hanging from his camper trailer.

A tractor-trailer then struck Washam, who was pronounced dead at the scene by the Gordon County Coroner.

WRGA

Nichols Sentenced In Chattooga County Superior Court

A twenty-seven-year-old woman was sentenced to three years probation and ordered to go through a drug treatment program after appearing in Chattooga County Superior Court.  Haley Nichole Nichols had been charged with theft by receiving stolen property, financial transaction card theft and possession of methamphetamine.  Nichols has been arrested several times over the past two years on a variety of charges.  In February of this year, she was arrested for shoplifting at the Dollar Store on Commerce Street in Summerville.  Last year, Nichols was charged with criminal trespass after she was found hiding in a closet at an apartment in Summerville. She was also accused of shoplifting over $500 worth of merchandise from Bryant & Sons Lumber Company in September of last year.

Local Democrats Plan Annual Dinner

The Chattooga County Democratic Party is planning the 21st Annual Chattooga County Democratic Party Annual Dinner.  The event will be held on Saturday, July 15th at the Chattooga County Civic Center, located on Highway 48 in Summerville, across from Truist Bank.   U.S. Representative Nikema Williams will be the keynote speaker.   Williams, who represents the 5th Congressional District in the U.S. House, also serves as the chair of the Georgia Democratic Party.  Tickets for the event are $20 per person.

Menlo City Council Meeting This Evening

The Menlo City Council will hold their regular meeting for the month of June coming up this evening at Menlo City Hall, located at the intersection of Highway 48 and Highway 337 in Menlo.  The council meeting will get underway at 6 PM.  The public is welcome to attend.

Local Fire Departments Train For Crash Victim Extrication

Summerville Looking To Hire Meter Reader

The City of Summerville is looking to hire a meter reader. The position requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s licence.  You can find more details about the position below:

City of Summerville

Job Announcement

Meter Reader                                                                                            

JOB SUMMARY

This position is responsible for reading utility meters to record usage data.

MAJOR DUTIES

• Walks or drives a truck along established routes.
• Reads meters electronically and manually to determine usage.
• Reports theft of services.
• Locates and repairs leaks.
• Provides information and assistance to customers.
• Re-reads meters as needed.
• Maintains assigned vehicle.
• Flags traffic at work sites as needed.
• Performs related duties.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• The work is typically performed while standing, walking, bending, crouching or stooping. The employee frequently lifts light and occasionally heavy objects.
• The work is typically performed outdoors. The employee is exposed to dust, dirt, grease, and occasional cold or inclement weather.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or equivalent experience.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver’s licenses issued by the State of Georgia for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Any person interested in this position may submit an application at the City of Summerville, 120 Georgia Ave., Summerville, GA 30747. Resumes may also be submitted via e-mail to awhite@summervillega.org or mailed to:

City of Summerville
Attn: Angie White
P.O. Box 180
Summerville, GA 30747

Chattooga Sheriff's Office Training At Chattooga High School

From Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader:  Please be aware that we will be conducting law enforcement training this week at Chattooga High School. Please do not be alarmed if you see an increased law enforcement presence this week. All is well, school is out and the use of the building allows us to train better and be prepared for emergencies, should one arise.

Arrest Report - Monday - June 5, 2023

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 5, 2023:

Commissioner Awards Grants To Local Farms & Businesses

Last Thursday, Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry awarded four grants that were funded by the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).  Two of the grants were awarded to local farms and two were awarded to local businesses.

According to the application process on the county’s website, the farms had to be locally owned, family farms and have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic.  The commissioner awarded a grant of $10,000 to Shallow Creek Farm, owned by Shawn McCrary in the Armuchee area of Chattooga County. Another grant of $10,000 was awarded to Lay or Bust Farm in Subligna; owned by Jeremy and Sarah Eager.

Two grants of $5,000 each were awarded to local businesses.  Those grants were awarded to Cook & Connelly Law Firm and Lowe’s Septic Service.

Man Sentenced To Four Years In Prison

A man with a long history of run-ins with the law was sentenced in Chattooga County Superior Court to spend four years in prison.  Zachary Gage Suttles of a Halls Valley Road, Trion address pleaded guilty to several charges including fleeing and attempting to elude law enforcement and possession of a firearm by a convicted felon.  Suttles has been arrested on multiple charges over the past several years in Chattooga County.  He has also faced charges in neighboring counties and in Tennessee.

Methodist Churches In Chattooga County Contemplate Future

Pleasant Hill UMC – West Armuchee Road, Summerville

While some Methodists churches in Chattooga County have already left the United Methodist denomination, others are contemplating the move.  This comes after a meeting of the North Georgia Conference of United Methodists last week.

Already, several rural Methodist churches in Chattooga County have disaffiliated from the conference.  Most of the historically African-American Methodist churches in the county have voted to leave the United Methodist Church, and Oak Hill Methodist Church in Lyerly has already completed the disaffiliation process.

The Atlanta Journal Constitution had an article on Sunday that quoted the pastor of Pleasant Hill United Methodist Church on West Armuchee Road.  Rev. Sharon Coley told the newspaper that she and her church plans to stay in the denomination. ( AJC Story )

Meanwhile, Lyerly United Methodist Church has a vote scheduled for members to determine if they will stay or go.  According to the church’s Facebook page, the vote will be held this coming Sunday, June 11th.

The AJC reported that around 40% of United Methodist Churches in Georgia have either voted to leave the denomination, or are planning to do so.  In North Georgia, Methodist Churches have until June 30th to vote to disaffiliate.

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Buddy Windle Field Gets New Turf