August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Summerville Receives $1 Million Grant For Sewer Improvements
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The Georgia Department of Community Affairs has awarded a $1 million grant to the City of Summerville for sewer improvements. The grant money will be used to help fund the $1.1 million project in the area of Highland Avenue. Two years ago, the city was awarded a similar grant for sewer line improvements in the same area. This will be used to expand the sewer line improvements for residents and businesses in the area. The city will be responsible for paying $108,584, according to the Georgia Department of Community Affairs.
August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Georgia DOT: Limited Lane Closures This Holiday Weekend
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To allow for the anticipated increase in Labor Day weekend traffic congestion, Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced the suspension of lane closures on Georgia interstates and state routes. Suspended lane closures started yesterday and will continue through Tuesday of next week, resuming at 5 AM. While construction related lane closures will be suspended, the department reminds travelers to exercise caution as crews may still work near highways, and safety concerns may require some long-term lane closures to remain in place. In addition, incident management, emergency or maintenance-related lane closures could become necessary at any time on any route. Visitwww.dot.ga.govfor Georgia DOT’s traffic forecasts and best practices for traveling across the state over the holiday weekend.
August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Busy Weekend For Georgia State Parks
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Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites anticipate a busy Labor Day weekend, according to Kim Hatcher, Public Affairs Coordinator.
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August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Gordon County Man Charged In Connection With Fatal ATV Accident
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Charges have been filed in a fatal ATV crash that occurred back on May 17 on Boone Ford Road in Gordon County.
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August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Summerville Announces 2024 Downtown Scarecrow Contest
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Summerville Main Street has announced the 2024 Downtown Scarecrow Contest. Individuals, business, churches, schools and business organizations are encouraged to enter the contest. First place prize is $100, second place is $50 and third place is $25. Scarecrows should be constructed between September 30th and October 3rd. Official registration forms and rules are available at Summerville City Hall on Georgia Avenue and at the Summerville Main Street Office. Registration deadline is September 27th.
August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Georgia Job Creation Remains Strong
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Georgia Governor Brian P. Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), on Thursday announced another year of sustained momentum for business recruitment and expansions in Fiscal Year 2024. Between July 1, 2023, and June 30 of this year, GDEcD’s Global Commerce team supported 429 facility expansions and new locations resulting in more than $20.3 billion in investment and the commitment of 26,900 new, private sector jobs statewide.
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August 31, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Labor Day Closures On Monday
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Labor Day is Monday and governmental offices will be closed. The City of Summerville, City of Menlo, Town of Trion and the Town of Lyerly along with Chattooga County governmental offices will all be closed. Also banks and post offices will be closed. The Trion Recreation Department has also announced that they are closed today for Labor Day Weekend.
August 30, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Friday Night Football – Bulldogs Win
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Trion defeated Temple at Sam R. McCain Stadium with a final score of 42-15. The Bulldogs will be at home again next week as they take on Model
The Chattooga Indians were off on Friday and will be at home next week to take on Mt. Zion.
August 30, 2024
by Jimmy Holbrook
Arrest Report – Friday – August 30, 2024
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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 30, 2024:
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August 30, 2024
by BENGROCE
Friday Night Football Tonight On WZQZ – Trion vs Temple
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Week 3 of high school football kicks off tonight on WZQZ. The Chattooga Indians, who are currently 2-0 on the season after a 28-0 win over Coahulla Creek last week, will take the night off as they enjoy a bye week this week and will be preparing for a home game with Mount Zion next week.
The Trion Bulldogs won their 12th straight regular season game last week in a tight road game at Dade County. The Bulldogs moved to 2-0 on the season with the 31-28 victory over the Wolverines but the test looks to be tougher tonight when the Temple Tigers roll into Sam R. McCain Stadium. Conversely, Trion will also be the toughest test the Tigers have faced this year. Temple rolled over AAAA Clarkston last week 62-8, a team that has only won three games in the past two seasons. Two weeks ago in Week 1, Temple defeated the McNair Mustangs 23-6. McNair has went 4-6 for the past two seasons. Last year, Temple finished 5-6 overall and finished 3rd out of 4 teams in Region 4-A. The Tigers were eliminated in the first round of the playoffs last year by Irwin County 41-17.
You can listen to all of the action tonight on WZQZ. The Trion game will be live streamed on the WZQZ Facebook page and broadcast live on 99.1 FM and AM 1180. Join WZQZ’s Jeremy Burke and Paul Cavin as they call the action live from Sam R. McCain stadium in Trion tonight along with cameraman Jim Warnock. The pregame show will begin at around 7:15 pm with kickoff to follow at 7:30 pm.
