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Arrest Report - Thursday - August 20, 2026
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 20, 2026:
Strong Storms Possible As Triple-Digit Heat Index Returns
Hot and humid weather will take center stage across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Thursday, August 20, with the National Weather Service also watching for the possibility of strong to severe thunderstorms later in the day and overnight.
Thursday will be mostly sunny and hot, with a high near 96 degrees. The heat index could climb as high as 103 during the afternoon. Winds will remain light, with only a 10 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4 p.m.
Forecasters say the combination of heat and humidity will make it feel like the triple digits across much of the region. While conditions are expected to remain just below Heat Advisory criteria, anyone working or spending extended periods outdoors should use caution during the hottest part of the afternoon.
Strong Storm Threat Increases Thursday Night
Thunderstorm chances will increase Thursday evening and overnight as a disturbance approaches the region. The National Weather Service says enough instability could remain in place even after sunset to support some stronger storms.
A few storms Thursday and Friday could become strong to severe, capable of producing gusty to damaging winds, frequent lightning and locally heavy rainfall. The Storm Prediction Center has placed portions of the region under a Marginal Risk for severe weather.
The chance of rain Thursday night is 50 percent, with thunderstorms possible before 2 a.m. and a slight chance of showers lingering into the early morning hours. The overnight low will be around 72.
Another Hot Friday
Patchy fog will be possible before 9 a.m. Friday before skies become mostly sunny. The high will reach around 92, with heat index values approaching 99 degrees.
There is a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during portions of the day. Forecasters say isolated strong storms cannot be ruled out, although the greatest severe-weather potential Friday is expected farther south and east.
A 30 percent chance of thunderstorms continues into Friday evening before skies become mostly clear. The low will fall to around 69.
Drier Weather Arrives For The Weekend
A cold front moving through Georgia will bring somewhat drier air into the region Saturday, providing some relief from the more oppressive humidity.
Saturday will be sunny with a high near 93, followed by mostly clear skies and a low around 69 Saturday night.
Sunday will also be sunny, with a high near 91. Sunday night should be mostly clear and cooler, with temperatures dropping to around 66.
The lower humidity will help keep heat index readings closer to the actual air temperature through much of the weekend and into the beginning of next week.
Storm Chances Return Next Week
Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 91 and a nighttime low around 67.
By Tuesday, moisture will begin returning to the region. There will be a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday and Tuesday night, with a high near 91.
Scattered thunderstorms become a little more likely Wednesday, when the rain chance increases to 30 percent. Otherwise, skies will remain mostly sunny with a high near 92.
Forecasters caution that the summertime pattern can occasionally produce stronger thunderstorms even when overall rain chances are relatively low. Any storm that develops during peak afternoon heating could produce frequent lightning, heavy downpours and strong, gusty winds.
Chattooga Indians Enter 2026 Season Focused On Playoff Return
The Chattooga Indians are heading into the 2026 high school football season with a renewed sense of purpose after narrowly missing the playoffs a year ago.
Last season ended in disappointment when Chattooga’s postseason hopes came down to the final game of the year. That ending has helped fuel an offseason centered on improvement, accountability and preparation for another run at the playoffs.
Head Coach Rune Gable and his staff have spent the offseason working to build more consistency throughout the program, with an emphasis on strength, athleticism and putting players in positions where they can have the greatest impact.
The Indians return several key contributors who are expected to play major roles this fall.
Aiden Fletcher gives Chattooga an experienced option in the backfield after establishing himself as one of the area’s top rushing threats. Kane Baker returns at tight end and is expected to remain an important part of the offense.
On defense, Javion Cotton and Jayden Foster bring experience to the linebacker unit, while Major Blair is expected to contribute in the secondary and also provide another weapon at wide receiver.
Jovanni Hill adds additional depth at running back, giving the Indians multiple options in the ground game.
One of the biggest priorities for Chattooga has been continued development at quarterback and creating more explosive opportunities on offense. The coaching staff has also focused on improving overall team speed and versatility.
Expectations remain high entering the new season.
Chattooga will be looking to compete near the top of the region standings, earn a return trip to the state playoffs and put itself in position to host a postseason game at Little Big Horn.
The program is also leaning on a senior class that has been through the disappointment of missing the playoffs and understands what will be required to change the outcome this year.
Community support is expected to once again be a major factor as the Indians take the field. Chattooga football remains a major part of Friday nights across the county, with fans turning out each season to support the team.
With experienced players returning at several key positions and added motivation from last season’s finish, the Indians enter 2026 determined to take another step forward.
Trion Bulldogs Look To Turn Experience Into Success In 2026
The Trion Bulldogs enter the 2026 high school football season looking to turn a year of growing pains into a return to the winning tradition that has long surrounded the program.
Head Coach Sean Patrick and the Bulldogs are coming off a 4-7 campaign in 2025, but the final record doesn’t tell the entire story. Trion went 2-2 in region play and still earned a trip to the state playoffs, where the Bulldogs’ season ended with a narrow 24-21 loss at Hawkinsville.
That season followed a major turnover in personnel after Trion had gone 10-3 in 2024 and 11-1 in 2023. A younger Bulldog team was forced to gain experience on the field last fall, and many of those players are now back with another year of varsity football behind them.
That experience could be one of Trion’s biggest advantages in 2026.
The Bulldogs’ current roster includes 50 players and a senior group featuring Hudson Thomas, Dawson Crane, Linc Allen, Asher Clark, Silas Mills, Meisner Perez, Caden Sloan, Coleman Lee, Zeke Burrage, Jancarlos Morales and Hayden Woolard.
Allen gives Trion an experienced senior option at quarterback and also contributes in the secondary. The 6-foot-1, 180-pound senior is listed at quarterback and free safety.
Junior Landon Kimbell is another player to watch, giving the Bulldogs experience at running back and outside linebacker.
Thomas returns for his senior season at defensive end and tight end after emerging as a leader on the defensive side of the football. His presence should be important for a Trion defense looking to take a step forward this fall.
The Bulldogs also have plenty of size in the trenches.
Junior Jaxon Woods is listed at 6-foot-3 and 300 pounds, while sophomore Danny Gonzalez is listed at 290 pounds. Jarrett Helms checks in at 260, Lisandro Calderon at 245 and Jancarlos Morales and Hudson Wilbanks at 240 pounds. Hayden Woolard, Kam Hanes and Hayden Linam are each listed at 230 pounds.
That combination of size and returning experience gives Trion some building blocks as Patrick and his coaching staff look to get the Bulldogs back among the contenders in Class A.
Trion will not have to wait long for a major test.
The Bulldogs open the regular season Friday night, August 21, when Gordon Lee comes to Sam R. McCain Stadium. The matchup renews one of Georgia’s oldest high school football rivalries and will put the Bulldogs in the spotlight immediately to begin the new season.
Trion then remains at home against Model on August 28 before hitting the road for back-to-back games at Ridgeland on September 4 and Dade County on September 11.
Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe visits Trion on September 18, followed by a September 25 road trip to Northview.
After an open date, the Bulldogs begin the most important portion of their schedule in October.
Trion travels to Greenville on October 9 and then faces one of its biggest challenges of the season with an October 16 trip to Bowdon. Manchester visits Sam R. McCain Stadium on October 23 before the Bulldogs close the regular season at home against BEST Academy on November 6.
The region schedule will leave little room for error, making Trion’s early non-region games particularly important as the Bulldogs work to establish their identity before October.
For a program accustomed to postseason football, last year’s playoff appearance provided valuable experience despite ending in a three-point first-round loss. The challenge now is turning that experience into more victories.
Trion enters 2026 with an older roster, experience at several key positions and size along the line. After the rebuilding that came with significant personnel losses a year ago, the Bulldogs have an opportunity this fall to show how much that young group has developed.
The first opportunity comes Friday night under the lights at Sam R. McCain Stadium, where Gordon Lee and Trion will renew their historic rivalry and officially begin the Bulldogs’ 2026 campaign.
Trion Bulldogs 2026 Schedule
August 21: Gordon Lee — Home
August 28: Model — Home
September 4: at Ridgeland
September 11: at Dade County
September 18: Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe — Home
September 25: at Northview
October 9: at Greenville
October 16: at Bowdon
October 23: Manchester — Home
November 6: BEST Academy — Home
WZQZ Radio will provide coverage of Trion football throughout the 2026 season on FM 99.1, AM 1180 and the WZQZ Radio Facebook page.
Berry College Named Among Nation’s Best By The Princeton Review
Berry College has again earned national recognition as one of the country’s best institutions for undergraduate education, according to the latest college guide from The Princeton Review.
The Mount Berry institution is included among the colleges selected for The Princeton Review’s annual “Best Colleges” guide, which was released Tuesday. Schools chosen for the guide are selected primarily based on The Princeton Review’s assessment of their academic quality, with the organization reviewing data from thousands of colleges across the country.
Berry College Vice President of Enrollment Andrew Bressette said the recognition reflects not only the quality of the college’s academics but also Berry’s emphasis on affordability, mentoring and preparing students for life after graduation.
“Being listed as one of the nation’s best colleges is exciting, but being recognized for delivering real value such as 5 consecutive years where 99% of our graduates have positive career outcomes means our commitment to affordability coupled with our mentoring, LifeWorks program and rigorous academics are delivering,” Bressette said.
Berry’s LifeWorks program is a distinctive part of the college experience, providing students opportunities for paid work and professional development while completing their undergraduate education.
The Princeton Review describes the institutions selected for its Best Colleges guide as a highly selective group of American four-year colleges and universities. The company evaluates schools for inclusion based largely on academics, while its individual ranking lists draw heavily from surveys in which students describe their experiences on campus.
Berry has been a recurring selection in The Princeton Review’s college guides. In the previous edition, the college was included among “The Best 391 Colleges” and was also recognized on the organization’s “Best South” and “Best Value Colleges” lists.
Located in Mount Berry near Rome, Berry College offers more than 75 areas of study and combines traditional academics with hands-on learning and professional development opportunities.
The latest recognition adds to several national honors Berry has received for academics, value and career preparation.
Lyerly’s Emma White Among Gadsden State Nursing Graduates
A Chattooga County resident was among 38 registered nursing graduates recently honored by Gadsden State Community College.
Emma White of Lyerly received her nursing pin during the college’s summer pinning ceremony held August 6 at Wallace Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden.
The ceremony recognized students earning associate degrees through Gadsden State’s Health Sciences Division. Graduates represented communities across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.
Other Northwest Georgia graduates included students from Rome, Lindale, Cedartown, LaFayette, Adairsville and Bremen.
Gadsden State’s registered nursing program includes classroom instruction, laboratory training and clinical experience designed to prepare students for careers in healthcare.
Students completing the registered nursing program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to pursue the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, commonly known as the NCLEX-RN. Passing the examination is required to become a licensed registered nurse.
Congratulations to Emma White of Lyerly on reaching an important milestone as she begins the next chapter of her nursing career.
Higher Assessments Don't Automatically Mean Higher Tax Bills
Chattooga County property owners seeing major increases on their 2026 assessment notices should not assume their property tax bills will increase by the same percentage.
The Chattooga County Board of Assessors says the Fair Market Value shown on an assessment notice is not the same as a final taxable value, and the assessment notice itself is not a tax bill.
State law requires counties to maintain current Fair Market Values for property and provide annual assessment notices. However, several exemptions and tax-relief measures still have to be considered before final tax bills are calculated.
For homeowners with homestead exemptions, those reductions can make a significant difference.
Chattooga County voters approved two property tax measures in 2024. HB 877 allows qualifying homeowners to apply for a freeze on the taxable value of their homestead and up to five acres for county tax purposes.
HB 581 provides a floating homestead exemption designed to limit increases in taxable value as property values rise. Homeowners who already have a homestead exemption receive that benefit automatically.
Additional property tax relief will also be factored into 2026 bills, including state homestead tax relief and reductions resulting from local sales-tax revenue.
Georgia property is generally assessed for taxation at 40% of Fair Market Value, with applicable exemptions affecting the amount ultimately subject to taxation.
Another important part of the calculation is still unknown: the 2026 millage rates have not yet been set.
The Chattooga County Sole Commissioner and local school boards will establish their respective millage rates. Those rates will later be applied to the state-approved tax digest to determine individual property tax bills.
Recent increases in Fair Market Values are largely tied to higher real estate sales prices over the past several years.
Property owners who believe their assessment is incorrect have the right to appeal and can contact the Chattooga County Board of Assessors office with questions.
The bottom line: Even a dramatic increase in the Fair Market Value on an assessment notice does not mean a homeowner’s tax bill will increase by the same amount. Exemptions, tax relief and millage rates still have to be factored into the final bill.
‘Hands Across The Border’ DUI Enforcement Campaign Begins Sunday
Drivers across Northwest Georgia can expect an increased focus on impaired driving as the 35th annual “Hands Across the Border” enforcement campaign gets underway Sunday.
The campaign begins August 23 and brings together agencies from Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina and Tennessee in a coordinated effort to remove drunk and drug-impaired drivers from the roads. Sobriety checkpoints will be conducted as part of the campaign.
This year’s mobilization begins Sunday in Columbus before moving to Ringgold on Monday, bringing the campaign to Northwest Georgia. Events will continue in Augusta on Tuesday and Savannah on Wednesday before concluding Thursday at the Georgia Interstate 95 Welcome Center in St. Mary’s.
“Hands Across the Border” dates back to 1991, when state troopers in southeast Georgia and northeast Florida began a friendly challenge aimed at reducing deaths caused by impaired drivers. The effort eventually expanded into a multi-state campaign.
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety says Georgia maintains a zero-tolerance approach to impaired driving. The legal blood-alcohol concentration limit for drivers in Georgia is .08.
The campaign comes as authorities prepare for the upcoming Labor Day travel period. Federal crash data cited by state highway safety officials shows nearly 40% of people killed in Georgia crashes during Labor Day holiday periods from 2020 through 2024 were involved in crashes with a driver whose blood-alcohol concentration was .08 or higher.
“Hands Across the Border” also coincides with the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration’s “Drive Sober or Get Pulled Over” campaign, which runs from August 19 through Labor Day on September 7.
Georgia authorities plan to continue sobriety checkpoints following the multi-state campaign as Labor Day weekend approaches. State troopers and local agencies will also enforce DUI and other traffic laws throughout the 78-hour Labor Day holiday travel period, beginning at 6 p.m. Friday, September 4 and continuing through 11:59 p.m. Monday, September 7.
Motorists are being encouraged to plan ahead if alcohol is part of their Labor Day activities, arrange for a sober driver, buckle up, avoid speeding and eliminate distractions behind the wheel.
The message from highway safety officials heading into the holiday is simple: impaired driving crashes are preventable, and anyone who has been drinking should find another way home.
Summerville Man Charged Following Domestic Assault Investigation
A Summerville man was arrested following a reported domestic assault on Scoggins Street on August 14.
According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, an officer was notified that a woman had run to a patrol vehicle while visibly upset and asked to be taken to the police department.
The woman told police that Travis Denton, with whom she was in a relationship and living at the time, had struck her with a soda can and later placed his hand around her throat and attempted to choke her.
The report states that officers observed a mark on the woman’s right shoulder blade that she said was consistent with being struck. Officers also reported seeing redness around her throat and neck.
The woman told officers she scratched Denton in the face while trying to get away.
Officers then went to a residence at 271 Scoggins Street, where Denton was located. According to the report, Denton told officers that the woman had scratched him while he was trying to get away from her.
The report states that an officer was instructed to place Denton under arrest.
The incident was documented by the Summerville Police Department as simple battery/simple assault.
Georgia Confirms Seventh Measles Case Of 2026
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed another case of measles, bringing the state’s total to seven cases so far in 2026.
DPH said the latest case involves an unvaccinated resident of metro Atlanta. At this time, health officials have identified no known travel history or exposure to another person infected with measles.
Public health officials are working to identify anyone who may have come into contact with the individual during the period when the person was infectious.
Measles is a highly contagious viral illness that spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. According to DPH, the virus can remain in the air or on surfaces for as long as two hours after an infected person has left an area.
Symptoms generally begin seven to 14 days after exposure and can include a high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes. A rash consisting of small red spots typically develops afterward, beginning around the head before spreading to other areas of the body.
Health officials are reminding Georgians that vaccination remains the most effective way to prevent measles.
The measles, mumps and rubella, or MMR, vaccine is recommended for children in two doses. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the first dose between 12 and 15 months of age and the second between ages 4 and 6.
For infants between 6 and 11 months old who will be traveling internationally, the CDC recommends an MMR dose before travel, followed by two additional doses after the child’s first birthday.
According to DPH, more than 95% of people receiving one dose of the MMR vaccine develop immunity to measles, mumps and rubella. A second dose typically increases protection to approximately 98%.
Vaccination also helps protect people who are too young to receive the vaccine or who cannot be vaccinated for medical reasons.
DPH is urging anyone who develops symptoms consistent with measles to contact a healthcare provider immediately. People who suspect they may have measles should call ahead before going to a doctor’s office, hospital or public health clinic so healthcare personnel can take precautions to prevent exposing other patients and staff.
Healthcare providers who suspect a patient has measles are asked to immediately notify public health authorities.
The latest case brings Georgia’s 2026 total to seven. The state recorded 10 confirmed measles cases during all of 2025.
GNTC Automation Technology Students Find Career Opportunities At Georgia Power
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Automation Technology program is helping prepare students for careers in the energy industry, including opportunities with Georgia Power.
The partnership between GNTC and Georgia Power is providing a pathway for students to take the technical skills and hands-on experience gained in the classroom directly into the workplace.
“Georgia Power values GNTC students for their strong technical training and hands-on experience. Through our partnership with GNTC, we’ve seen students arrive well prepared to contribute from day one,” Georgia Power spokesperson Amanda Sowells said.
The relationship extends beyond GNTC’s Automation Technology program. Sowells said Georgia Power also works closely with the college’s Electrical Lineworker program, which prepares students for careers maintaining and supporting the electrical grid.
“We also work closely with GNTC’s Electrical Lineworker program, which consistently produces highly skilled candidates for positions across our company,” Sowells said.
GNTC Automation Technology instructor Cesar Cornejo Lopez and Automation Technology student Lathe Spivey are among several Southern Company employees with connections to the technical college who work at Georgia Power’s Plant Bowen in Euharlee.
Plant Bowen is a major Georgia Power generating facility located in Bartow County.
Automation technology has become increasingly important in modern manufacturing, utilities and other industrial operations. Students in the field develop skills involving automated systems, industrial controls and other technologies used to operate and maintain sophisticated equipment.
The connection between GNTC and Georgia Power illustrates how technical education can provide students with a direct pathway into skilled careers while also helping major employers find workers with the training needed for today’s increasingly technology-driven workplaces.
For students such as Spivey, that means the skills learned through GNTC can be applied while gaining real-world experience with one of Georgia’s largest energy companies.
GNTC serves a nine-county area of Northwest Georgia and provides technical education, workforce development and career training through multiple campuses across the region.
Mohawk Honors Stephanie Dillard For 40 Years Of Service
Mohawk Industries is celebrating a major career milestone for longtime employee Stephanie Dillard, who has marked 40 years of service with the company.
Dillard works as part of Mohawk’s Inbound Team and plays an important role in the company’s transportation operations, helping coordinate freight for trucks returning to North Georgia.
Her responsibilities include making sure returning trucks are loaded with both internal and external freight rather than making empty trips back to the terminal. The work helps maximize loaded miles while also moving materials needed by Mohawk’s manufacturing operations.
Some of those loads have a direct connection to the company’s operations in Chattooga County.
According to Mohawk, Dillard helps coordinate the transportation of materials including plastic bottles that are brought to the company’s Summerville facility for recycling. Those recycled materials support Mohawk’s manufacturing process while keeping significant amounts of plastic out of the waste stream.
Throughout her four-decade career, Dillard has earned recognition for her leadership, dedication and efforts to improve the efficiency of Mohawk’s transportation network.
Mohawk recently presented Dillard with a Certificate of Appreciation recognizing her 40 years with the company.
“Her leadership and commitment to maximizing loaded miles have made a significant impact on our transportation operations,” Mohawk Industries Drivers said in recognizing the milestone.
The company thanked Dillard for “four decades of dedication, leadership, and excellence.”
Dillard’s 40-year milestone highlights a career that has not only supported Mohawk’s transportation operations but has also contributed to the manufacturing and recycling work taking place locally at the company’s Summerville facility.
Arrest Report - Wednesday - August 19, 2026
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 19, 2026:
Sunny And Hot Today, Storm Chances Increase Late This Week
A stretch of somewhat drier air will make the mid-August heat a little more tolerable across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, but temperatures will remain firmly in the 90s before rain and thunderstorm chances begin increasing later this week.
Wednesday will be sunny and dry with a high near 94 degrees. Winds will be light, becoming northwesterly around 5 mph. The National Weather Service says some of the driest air the region has seen in quite some time will continue filtering into Georgia, helping keep humidity and heat index values lower than they otherwise would be with temperatures in the mid-90s. No heat advisories are in effect for today.
Tonight will be partly cloudy with a low around 72.
Thursday will bring another hot afternoon, with a high near 95 and heat index values potentially reaching 101 degrees. Most of the day should remain mostly sunny, although a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms develops during the late afternoon.
Forecasters are also watching a cold front moving southward toward the region. Thunderstorms developing along that boundary could push into North Georgia Thursday, although there remains some uncertainty over how well those storms will hold together as they encounter the relatively dry air currently in place.
The chance of showers and thunderstorms increases to 40 percent Thursday night, with a low around 72.
Friday could become more unsettled as moisture returns and northwesterly flow develops across the Southeast. There is a 50 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms during the day, with a high near 92. Friday night carries a 30 percent chance of rain and storms before conditions gradually improve overnight.
The National Weather Service says the developing weather pattern could support more organized thunderstorm complexes late this week and into the weekend. Forecast guidance is beginning to indicate some potential for severe weather, although it remains too early to determine exactly where or when the greatest threat could develop. Residents should continue monitoring forecasts as higher-resolution guidance becomes available.
Heat will also remain a concern Friday. Increasing moisture could push heat index values above 100 degrees in portions of the region, and heat-related advisories may become necessary.
The weekend currently looks considerably quieter locally. Saturday is forecast to be sunny with a high near 92 and a mostly clear night with a low around 69. Sunday will also be sunny with a high near 92 before temperatures fall to around 68 Sunday night.
A frontal boundary settling southward should bring some relief from the humidity during the weekend, even though afternoon temperatures remain in the 90s.
Monday will be mostly sunny with a high near 91. A slight chance of showers returns Monday night, followed by a 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms Tuesday. Tuesday’s high is expected to reach around 93.
Mohawk Industries Hiring Extrusion Operator At Summerville Facility
Mohawk Industries is currently hiring for an Extrusion Operator at the company’s Summerville manufacturing facility. The position was posted Monday, August 17, and is based at Mohawk’s Summerville operation.
According to Mohawk’s job posting, the Extrusion Operator works with the company’s yarn manufacturing process. Duties include threading yarn positions, removing yarn wraps from rollers, positioning yarn ends and removing cones and tubes as necessary to keep machinery operating continuously.
Applicants must have previous extrusion operator experience. Mohawk also requires employees in the position to be able to perform basic math, understand and follow verbal and written instructions, and work without direct supervision while performing assigned duties.
The job is physically demanding. According to the company, employees must be able to lift up to 50 pounds throughout a 12-hour shift and regularly bend, crouch and stoop. The position also involves standing for extended periods, walking long distances and climbing ladders.
The work is performed in a non-climate-controlled, high-traffic manufacturing environment. Employees may also be required to work a flexible schedule that includes evenings, nights, weekends and holidays.
The new posting is one of several recent indications that Mohawk continues to recruit workers for its Summerville operations. The company also posted a Lift Truck Operator I position for Summerville on August 7, while other recent listings have included sorter and extrusion positions.
Mohawk Industries is one of northwest Georgia’s major manufacturers and is a global flooring producer with brands including Mohawk, Karastan, Pergo, Daltile, Marazzi and Quick-Step.
Those interested in the Extrusion Operator position can find additional information and apply through Mohawk Industries’ official careers website.
Mobile Lung Cancer Screening Bus In Trion Today — Open To The Public
The CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital Breathe Easy Mobile Lung Screening Coach is in Trion today, Wednesday, August 19, offering low-dose CT lung cancer screenings — and the service is not limited to Mount Vernon Mills employees.
The mobile unit is set up at Mount Vernon Mills, 91 Fourth Street in Trion, from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. today, but the screening opportunity is open to the general public. Walk-ins are welcome.
The Breathe Easy program uses low-dose CT technology to look for signs of lung cancer before symptoms appear. Early detection can significantly improve the chances of successful treatment.
People who may qualify for screening generally include those between the ages of 50 and 80 who have at least a 20 pack-year smoking history and are either current smokers or former smokers who quit within the past 15 years. Those being screened should not have signs or symptoms of lung cancer and should not have had a chest CT within the previous 12 months. Medicare eligibility listed by the program is for ages 50 to 77.
A pack-year is calculated by multiplying the number of packs of cigarettes smoked per day by the number of years a person smoked.
Some people who meet the criteria may qualify to have the screening covered by insurance or through available grant assistance. For those who do not qualify for covered or grant-funded screening but still want to be screened, a discounted self-pay option of $150 is available, with payment plans also offered.
The low-dose CT scan is non-invasive, requires no needles or dyes and takes less than a minute to perform. The mobile screening also includes a cardiac calcium score, which can provide additional information about heart health.
Again, you do not have to work at Mount Vernon Mills to participate. The location is simply serving as the host site for today’s mobile screening event, and members of the public are encouraged to take advantage of the opportunity.
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 423-495-LUNG (5864). Walk-ins are also welcome between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m. today.
Plant ID Hike And Creatures Of The Night Coming To Sloppy Floyd State Park
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will offer visitors two opportunities to explore the natural world on Saturday, August 22, with a Plant ID Hike during the morning and a Creatures of the Night program that evening.
The Plant ID Hike begins at 10 a.m. Saturday. The ranger-led program gives participants an opportunity to explore some of the plant life found at the park while learning more about identifying native plants and the role they play in the surrounding ecosystem.
Later Saturday, visitors can return for Creatures of the Night at 8:30 p.m. The nighttime program offers a chance to experience the park after dark and learn more about the animals and other creatures that become active after the sun goes down.
Both programs are part of Sloppy Floyd State Park’s August lineup of outdoor activities.
Those interested in participating are asked to call the James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park office at 706-857-0826 to register or for additional information.
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is located near Summerville in Chattooga County.
Summerville Man Reports Attempted Burglary On Martin Street
Summerville Police responded to a Martin Street residence after a homeowner reported an attempted burglary in which he armed himself and went outside to investigate.
According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, Officer Brandon Lindsey was dispatched to 985 Martin Street on August 14 and spoke with the complainant, Jacob Caldwell.
Caldwell told police he heard someone attempting to kick in his back door. According to the report, Caldwell armed himself with a personal firearm and went to investigate.
Caldwell told the officer that when he opened the back door, he saw an unknown individual fleeing into a wooded area behind the property. He was unable to provide police with a detailed physical description of the person.
During the investigation, Officer Lindsey reported finding disturbed grass and fresh foot traffic leading toward a set of concrete steps, which was consistent with the direction Caldwell said the individual fled.
Officer Campbell arrived to assist, and officers conducted a security sweep of the property and surrounding area. Police did not locate anyone during the search.
Caldwell told police he suspected the individual could be associated with an encampment located adjacent to his property.
Police reported damage to the home’s back door, with the bottom hinge visibly damaged.
No arrest was reported in connection with the incident at the time the report was filed.
All Atrium Health Hospitals In Georgia Earn National Nursing Recognition
Every Atrium Health hospital in Georgia now holds official recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, marking a major milestone for nursing excellence across the health system.
The achievement follows recent Pathway to Excellence and Magnet designations earned by Atrium Health facilities across Georgia.
In northwest Georgia, Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center and regional facilities, including Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center, have earned the ANCC Pathway to Excellence designation with distinction. The recognition also extends to associated behavioral health and emergency care locations within the region.
The Pathway to Excellence program recognizes health care organizations that demonstrate a positive professional practice environment where nurses are empowered and supported in providing quality patient care.
Elsewhere in Georgia, Atrium Health Navicent The Medical Center has earned Magnet recognition multiple consecutive times. Magnet Recognition is considered one of the highest distinctions available to health care organizations for nursing excellence and professional nursing practice.
Atrium Health Navicent Peach and Atrium Health Navicent Baldwin have also achieved Pathway to Excellence recognition.
Together, the designations mean Atrium Health’s hospitals throughout Georgia are now recognized by the ANCC for meeting national standards associated with nursing practice and workplace environments.
For patients, the recognition represents more than an award displayed on a hospital wall. Both programs evaluate areas connected to nursing leadership, professional development, workplace culture and the environment in which nurses provide patient care.
The accomplishment is particularly significant locally, with Atrium Health Floyd serving patients throughout northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama.