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Arrest Report - Friday - May 31, 2024

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 31, 2024:

AtriumHealth Floyd Donates Monitors To Trion & Chattooga Schools

Atrium Health Floyd signed agreements to be the Official Health Care Provider for with Rome City, Floyd County, Polk County, Chattooga County, Darlington and Trion City schools, adding even more value to the services already provided. These include close working relationships with college and career academies and scholarship opportunities for students, in addition to support on career days, health education and volunteer opportunities.

Now, that relationship has extended even further in Chattooga County and Trion City schools with a donation that is helping teachers and students with technology.

Atrium Health Floyd purchased approximately 160 computer monitors to help train teammates to use a new electronic medical record system. Once those monitors were no longer needed, the Information Technology team looked at options for what to do with these surplus resources.

While reselling them was an option, the team determined Floyd would not recoup much money from the sale. A brainstorming session among teammates working on the project resulted in a novel idea – ask school partners if they could use the monitors.

Chattooga County and Trion City schools were Atrium Health Floyd’s newest partners, so the team reached out to the superintendents and Information Technology directors in those systems. Yes, they could use the monitors. They would enhance teacher work and student experience.

Marc Long, Information Services; Chris Butler; Corporate Health; Will Byington, Community Engagement; and Neil Gordon, Plant Facilities, worked together to gather the monitors and deliver them to the school districts.

The schools were extremely thankful, Byington said, telling the team the donation would save money and benefit teachers.

Patrick Clifton, technology director for Chattooga County Schools, said many of the monitors were used to replace aging monitors in elementary school classrooms, saving the school system about $250 per monitor to replace.

This was a huge team effort involving several Atrium Health Floyd departments, Byington said, and the result is that Atrium Health Floyd is directly helping students and teachers in the classroom, which aligns perfectly with its mission.

In donating those monitors, Atrium Health Floyd is elevating hope in the lives of the students who, in the not-too-distant future, will be business owners, teachers, government leaders and health care teammates, improving health, elevating hope and advancing healing – for all.

Man Steals Women's Underwear From Local Walmart

A twenty-seven-year-old man was arrested last week after employees at Walmart in Trion accused him of stuffing women’s underwear inside a fanny pack he was wearing and trying to leave the store without paying. According to a report released this week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Trion Walmart loss prevention employees showed a responding deputy video footage of Steven Henry Brown stuffing the underwear in the pack and then attempting to conceal a man’s dress shirt as well and walking out without paying. Brown was arrested and taken to the Chattooga County Jail on shoplifting charges.

GNTC Open House For RN Program Next Week

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House for its Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program to provide an opportunity to tour the facilities and to meet the instructors, staff and students.

The event will take place on GNTC’s Walker County Campus, Room 6103 in Building 600, at 265 Bicentennial Trail, Rock Spring on Monday, June 3, from 4-6 p.m.

The ASN program includes academic and occupational courses, along with a variety of clinical experiences to integrate theory and practice under the clinical instructor’s guidance. The laboratory equipment includes Gaumard patient simulators, or manikins, that can replicate various human patient physiology such as respiration, heart beat and pulse.

Upon completion of the program, graduatesreceive an associate degree in Nursing and are eligible to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam to become a Registered Nurse (RN).

“We are excited to continue to offer our Associate of Science in Nursing program on the Walker County Campus,” said Allison Patnode, dean of Nursing and Health Technologies at GNTC. “We look forward to putting more students out into the profession of nursing.”

For more information, contact Michelle Spears-Sevy, Registered Nursing program administrator, atmsevy@gntc.eduor 706-764-3829.

Man Shoplifts Large Amount From Rome Sporting Goods Store

Rome police were called to Dunham’s Sports in the Mt. Berry Mall Tuesday afternoon on reports that a man stole approximately $1,953.51 worth of merchandise before being spotted by employees and fleeing the store, reports state.

According to Rome Police Department reports:

Employees told police that a White man, approximately five foot ten inches and 230-250 pounds grabbed merchandise and stuffed it into a backpack, which included over 30 boxes of bullets.

The man fled the store through the mall, but dropped the backpack when he noticed employees were following him. Surveillance video captured the vehicle and license plate.

WRGA

Public Health Director Says Vaping Huge Problem With High School Students

Dr. Gary Voccio, Director of the Northwest Georgia Public Health Department, says that vaping is a huge problem in all high schools in the Northwest Georgia area.

Voccio also said that vaping products should be banned from schools immediately.

“Kids think that vaping is harmless,” Voccio said. “But we now know that students can get lung damage from vaping — and I say that as a recently retired pulmonologist (who specializes in lung conditions).”

The vaping market is nearly unregulated, and the devices themselves come in a variety of shapes and sizes that are easily concealable.

“Every school superintendent I’ve spoken to thinks vaping is a huge problem and getting larger,” Voccio said. “They have no idea what they’re putting in their bodies, and neither do the teachers.”

According to the latest numbers from the CDC, one in ten high school students in the U.S. use vaping products.

Dine For Disaster Relief Next Week

On Tuesday, June 4 and Thursday, June 6, 2024, local restaurants in Calhoun, Cartersville, Dalton and Rome, will take part in the first Dine for Disaster Relief event for the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia. Participating restaurants will donate a portion of their sales to the Northwest Georgia Chapter. Proceeds will be used to help the Red Cross provide disaster relief assistance to members of this community and communities nearby.

“We want to thank our community partners and participating restaurants who are helping to raise money for the Red Cross of Northwest Georgia. By dining out, people will be helping neighbors and others in their area whether they are impacted by a home fire, severe weather or another type of disaster,” said Carla Maton, Executive Director of the Northwest Georgia Chapter of the Red Cross.

The Red Cross responds to more than 60,000 disasters a year, the vast majority of these are home fires. For disasters big and small, volunteers and staff provide comfort for what can be the worst days of people’s lives, providing shelter, recovery assistance, hot meals and comfort kits.

The Red Cross of Northwest Georgia serves 15 counties with a population of approximately 800,000 people. The chapter is hard at work in the community bringing help and hope to neighbors in need inBartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Dawson, Fannin, Floyd, Gilmer, Gordon, Murray, Pickens, Polk, Walker, Whitfield, and Union Counties.

Participating Restaurants

Tuesday, June 4, 2024

Chick-fil-A (2 locations)

5 to 9 p.m.

1429 W. Walnut Ave., Dalton, GA 30720

and

1275 N. Glenwood Ave., Dalton, GA 30721

Customers must place orders via mobile app and select “Support Community Care Event.”

Thursday, June 6, 2024

Chick-fil-A

11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

495 Hwy 53, Calhoun, GA 30701

Customers must place orders via mobile app and select “Yes, I would like to donate.”

Trackside Pizza

112 S. Park Ave., Calhoun, GA 3070

Duke’s

1201 Dews Pond Road, Calhoun, GA 30701

Texas Roadhouse

Chattooga Board Of Education Schedules Budget Meetings

The Chattooga County Board of Education will hold two public meetings to provide the opportunity for public input on its tentative annual operating budget before final adoption of the budget on June 20th.

The first budget meeting will be next Thursday, June 6th at 6 PM. A second meeting will be held on Thursday, June 13th at 8 AM.

Both meetings will take place at the Chattooga County Education Center, located at 206 Penn Street in Summerville.

You can see a copy of the tentative budget below:

Man Attempts To Bite Police

A fifty-eight-year-old Summerville man who told police that he was HIV positive is accused of trying to bite an officer while he was being processed for intake at the Chattooga County Jail.

According to a report from the Summerville Police Department, Pierre Howard Price was at Truist Bank in Summerville on Memorial Day, leaning against the window of the drive-through. Price told the officer that he was “waiting for the woman in the bank” to give him his money. The officer explained that it was a holiday and the bank was closed. The officer told Price that he needed to leave the property. At that point, the officer says Price began yelling at him. Price was placed under arrest and taken to the Chattooga County Jail.

At the jail, police say that Price was verbally abusive and became combative. At one point, Price attempted to bite one of the arresting officers and had to be placed in a restraint chair.

Price was charged with disorderly conduct, loitering and prowling, reckless conduct – causing harm or endangering the safety of another and willful obstruction of law enforcement.

Heile Named Chattooga County School Supt.

In Thursday night’s called meeting of the Chattooga Board of Education, Michelle Heile was named superintendent of schools for the Chattooga County System with a unanimous vote by the Board of Education to be effective July 1, 2024. Heile, who started as an elementary math teacher has been with the Chattooga County School System for seventeen years. She will be the first female school superintendent for the county school system.

Arrest Report - Thursday - May 30, 2024

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, May 30, 2024:

Syphilis On The Rise In Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia is seeing a rise in cases of syphilis and gonorrhea, which is being exacerbated by a significant increase in the cost of penicillin, according to the Georgia Department of Public Health.

“Across the 10 county Northwest Georgia health district, we are seeing anywhere from 2 to 20 new cases a week,” saidDr. Gary Voccio, the northwest health district director. “And although we have a good supply of penicillin, prices are up from 50 cents a dose to $7.50 a dose.”

The Rome News Tribune reported that Dr. Voccio spoke to the Floyd County Commission Tuesday night during their caucus. He also said he anticipates an increase in tuberculosis cases as immigrants come to the region.

CRBI Releases Summer Waterways Swim Guide

Want to know if it is safe to swim in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama waterways? Check out the Coosa River Basin Initiative’s Swim Guide.

The guide will offer information about water quality through Labor Day weekend, says Courtnee Davenport, Director of Outreach. She adds that interns will monitor rivers, lakes, and other local bodies of water for harmful bacteria throughout the Summer.

Popular swimming spots covered by the Swim Guide include Lake Allatoona, Lake Weiss, Cedar Creek, and more, states Davenport. The swim guide also lists sites in Chattooga County along the Chattooga River, like the Lyerly and Chattoogaville launch sites.

The Swim Guide may be viewed online atwww.coosa.org/swim-guideor by downloading the Swim Guide App on a smartphone.

Rome Man Dies After Being Struck By A Train

A Rome man died over the weekend from injuries he sustained after being struck by a train.

According to a Rome Police Department report:

Officers responded to the railroad tracks the area of East Sixth Street and Walnut Avenue at around 11:30 p.m. Friday.

58-year-old Robert Wayne Sullins Jr. was found underneath the train approximately 300 feet west of Maple Avenue.

He was breathing but unresponsive.

Firefighters and EMS began lifesaving measures, and Sullins was transported to the hospital where he died on Saturday.

The circ*mstances that led to Sullins being struck by the train are unknown.

WRGA

Deadline For 4H / FFA Pig Project

The deadline is approaching for students to sign up for the Chattooga County Young Farmers annual Pig Project. The cost is $100 to participate. Students will receive 2 pigs that they will raise and then auction off later this fall. A preview show will be held at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair in August. The project is limited based on the number of pigs available and preference is given to 4-H and FFA students. For more information, contact Chattooga Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarrett at ljarrett@chattooga.k12.ga.us. The deadline to register is today.

Town Of Trion Announces Public Works Summer Hours

Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas says that due to the heat and high temperatures of summer, the Town of Trion sanitation, public works and gas department will be going to summer hours starting next week. Beginning June 3rd, the hours for those departments will be from 6:30 AM until 3 PM, Monday through Friday. Mayor Thomas says that if there any questions, you are welcome to contact Trion Town Hall at 706-734-2332 between the hours of 8 AM and 5 PM, Monday through Friday.

Chattooga 4H Seeking New Director

After five years as Chattooga 4H Director, Zach White has announced that he will be leaving the position at the Chattooga County Extension Office. Chattooga County has one of the most active and vibrant 4H Programs in the state. The program is active in every school in Chattooga County – both with the county school system and Trion City Schools. The job of Chattooga County 4H Director has been posted and applications for the position are being accepted. You can find out more about the position HERE.

Bluegrass On The Rim At Little River Canyon

Bluegrass on the Rim is a Bluegrass concert that will be held at the Little River Canyon Center. Enjoy top bluegrass performers play authentic mountain music, guaranteed to resonate with die-hard bluegrass purists as well as followers of folk, country, rhythm & blues and rock & roll. This year’s concert features The Steel City Jug Slammers | Kelli Johnson & Special Guest Megan Mullins | Foggy Hollow Review. Bluegrass on the Rim takes place on Saturday, June 8th at the Little River Canyon Center. Doors open at 6 PM Central Time, with music starting at 7 PM. Kids 10 and under get in for free, so bring the whole family for an unforgettable night of tunes. Call for more information: 256-845-3548.

Man Arrested Trying To Steal Legos From Walmart

An eighteen-year-old man was arrested by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office on Sunday at Walmart in Trion after he was accused of stealing Lego toys. A Walmart employee told a responding deputy that she observed Landon James Clift put two sets of Legos inside a backpack and leave the store without paying. The incident was caught on camera. The value of the Legos was $96. Clift was arrested and booked into the Chattooga County Jail on charges of shoplifting.

Arrest Report - Wednesday - May 29, 2024

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, May 29, 2024: