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Shoplifter Arrested at Walmart in Trion, Georgia
A Shoplifter was Arrested at Walmart in Trion, Georgia Recently. According to the “Crime Report” issued by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office – Raymond Armoni, stands accused of pushing a buggy, containing $175.32 worth of items, out of the doors of the store – without paying for any of the items.
Nourison Home president discusses plans for J Mish Mills
Calhoun, Ga. – Increasing its U.S. manufacturing presence is one of several reasons behind Nourison Home’s recent acquisition of J Mish Mills in Cartersville, Ga. “For over 20 years, they have been manufacturing high-quality wool carpets, with their facility located 20 minutes from our Georgia operations,” said Andrew Peykar, Nourison Home president. “Their range of rich textures, sophisticated colors, and custom design capabilities made them a popular choice within the design community.”
Adairsville Mayor Appointed to Criminal Justice Coordinating Council
Gov. Brian Kemp announced Monday his appointment of Adairsville Mayor Kenneth Carson to serve on the state’s Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Carson has been mayor of Adairsville for almost 10 years and has been in law enforcement for over 36 years. He’s second in command at the City of Calhoun Police Department and was promoted to lieutenant colonel in February. He also serves as the District 1 representative on Georgia Municipal Association’s Municipal Training Board and on the GMA’s Legislative Policy Council. As mayor, Carson has served on the board of advisors for the Georgia Peace Officers Standards and Training Council for the Pickens and Rome regional police academies. Carson also serves his community as a member of the Kiwanis Club International, Adairsville Lions Club, and Lions Club International. He and his family reside in Adairsville.
Cedar Bluff to honor 65th anniversary of 1959 football state championship team in September
CEDAR BLUFF – Sixty-five years ago this fall, the 1959 Cedar Bluff football team outscored its opponents 400-19 en route to the school’s first 10-0 season. That year, head coach L.D. Bruce’s Tigers were named Class 1A District 3 state champions by The Birmingham News. There were no high school football playoffs at the time. Newspaper polls determined state championships and the sportswriters voted Bruce’s team the best in 1959.
Rain Likely with Cooler Temps
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1pm, then showers likely and possibly a thunderstorm between 1pm and 4pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 96. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the morning. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch, except higher amounts possible in thunderstorms.
Rome DDA Awards 11 Marketing Grants to Downtown Businesses
The Rome Downtown Development Authority has awarded a total of 11 marketing grants to local businesses. Because of the popularity of those grants they’ve increased the budget over the past year, according to Downtown Development Authority Director Aundi Lesley. “We’ve bumped it up,” she said. “In the last two years, we’ve awarded $6,000, and last year, they were all great applications. So, we may need to look at these slightly...
Mark July 27, 2024 On Your Calendar And Get Tickets For The Upcoming National Wild Turkey Federation Banquet
Tickets for the upcoming National Wild Turkey Federation banquet. https://events.nwtf.org/11180-2024/tickets [1]. You can pick up paper. tickets by emailing nealturkeys@gmail.com or calling 256-490-3799. There. are pick-up locations throughout the county and surrounding area. The Northeast Alabama Chapter of the NWTF will host its annual banquet. at Chattokee Lodge, 1877 AL...
Firefighters Respond to Call in Trion, Georgia
Multiple fire departments responded to a shed fire on Spring Creek Road in Trion, Georgia on Sunday morning. That call came in at around 11:15am and with the Trion Fire Department soon responding they arrived to find a shop building in the 4000 block of Spring Creek Road already fully involved. Firefighters from both the Trion and Summerville and Hays Correctional Fire Departments extinguished the fire, and also managed to stop it from spreading to any other structures.
Mrs. Carolyn B. Whorton
Mrs. Carolyn B. Whorton, age 86, a lifelong resident of Centre, Alabama, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She is preceded in death by her parents Van A. Brashier and Flora Grimes Brashier and her brother Joe Van Brashier. Carolyn graduated from Cherokee County...
Board of Education to Meet Monday at 4:00pm
MONDAY – 7/15/2024 04:00 PM. Cherokee Administration Building / 260 Cedar Bluff Rd #103, Centre, AL 35960. 7. Proper Procedures for Board Meeting Notification. 12. Adopt Proposed Vape Intervention and Education Policy. 13. Review Proposed 2024-2025 Student Handbook. 14. Review Proposed Policy Revisions. 15. Approve Alabama Education Stability for...
Equestrian Adds New Faces for Upcoming Season
MOUNT BERRY, Ga. - Coach Margaret Ellington has announced the addition of some fresh faces to the 2024-2025 Equestrian Roster. From Columbiana, Alabma, Akins is the daughter of Avery Rhodes and Chris Akins and sister of Hopper, Walton, and Scarlet. She is majoring in Animal Science and likes to read and bake in her free time. Akins favorite superhero is Wonder Woman. An AP Scholar at Indian Spring School.
Lynn Moss
Mr. Lynn Moss, age 62, of Rockmart, GA passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024. Lynn was born in Ocala, FL on October 4, 1961, a son of the late Fain Alton Moss, Jr. and Patsy Cook Moss Guice. He lived the greater part of his life in Rockmart. Lynn enjoyed fishing and doing mechanical work. […] The post Lynn Moss appeared first on Polk Today.
Melanie Lynn Bell Henley
Mrs. Melanie Lynn Bell Henley, age 62, of Rockmart, GA passed away suddenly Sunday, July 14, 2024 from injuries sustained in an automobile accident. Melanie was born in Waynesboro, GA on May 24, 1962, a daughter of the late Richard F. Bell and Sydne Florence Bothell Bell. She had been a resident of Rockmart the […] The post Melanie Lynn Bell Henley appeared first on Polk Today.
Erich Paul Wolfe
Mr. Erich Paul Wolfe, age 58, of Cartersville, Georgia, passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born on June 18, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia. He was the son of the late Rosewith Geisler and James Norman Wolfe. Since 2010, Terra has been his anchor, confidante, and partner in every step of life’s […] The post Erich Paul Wolfe appeared first on Polk Today.
Mark July 27th on Your Calendar; Get Tickets for the Upcoming NWTF Banquet
The Northeast Alabama Chapter of the National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF) will host its annual banquet at Chattokee Lodge, 1877 AL Highway 35 in Gaylesville, to raise money for projects that conserve wildlife and preserve Alabama’s hunting heritage. “This is the chapter’s thirtieth year hosting our banquet, and every...
Piedmont 7-on-7
Piedmont, AL – Handley tops Spring Garden in finals for second year in a row in annual Piedmont 7-on-7 tournament. By Shannon Fagan Handley continued what’s become its rite of summer … winning the Piedmont Passing Camp. The Tigers beat Spring Garden 30-14 in the finals of Saturday’s day-long, 10-team 7-on-7, winning the tournament for […] The post Piedmont 7-on-7 appeared first on Calhoun Journal.
City Commission to hold millage rate public hearing Thursday
The Rome City Commission will hold a called meeting Thursday morning to conduct the second of three public hearings regarding the proposed millage rate. The finance committee has made the recommendation that there be a reduction in the rate for maintenance and operations from 7.8 to 7.75. For city capital,...
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