The Chattooga Indians Varsity Boys basketball team finished their regular season with a strong win against Armuchee, ending with a score of 69-45. This victory brought their overall record to 21-4 and a region play record of 14-2. As they prepare for the upcoming region tournament at Gordon Central next week, players and fans are filled with excitement. The team has shown great talent, teamwork, and resilience all season. Several players have received recognition for their performances, with Dan Meyer named Player of the Year for his leadership and skills. Quarry Gibson was honored as a 1st Team selection, DJ Etchison earned 2nd Team honors, and Koi Dodd received Honorable Mention for his hard work.  The #2 Chattooga Varsity Boys will be in the semifinals in 7 AM Regional Tournament play this Thursday evening.  Meanwhile, the #3 Chattooga Varsity Girls basketball team will be taking on the winner of the Coosa vs. Dade County game that taking place this evening.  The Chattooga Varsity Girls will play tomorrow evening at 7:30 PM.  All Region 7A playoff tournament games are taking place at Gordon Central. Four Lady Indians have been selected for Region Honors with Addie Veatch and Gracelyn Rutledge earning First Team All-Region selections. Daysa Martin and Briana Finley received Honorable Mention.  Good luck to the Chattooga Indians as they move forward in the 7A Region Tournament.

The Menlo Fire Department responded to a call about a house fire on Saturday evening at 3 Graham Street in Menlo.  Graham Street runs on the north side of Menlo City Hall and behind Lucky’s Supermarket.  Firefighters told WZQZ News that the fire started in the kitchen area of the home.  Thanks to the quick response of the Menlo Fire Department, the fire was contained in the kitchen area of the home.  No one was injured.

A line of rain is moving south over northern Georgia ahead of a cold front, which is expected to weaken as it progresses. The front will stall in central Georgia, and a weak low-pressure wave will push the front further south on Monday. Today, Northwest Georgia will see a chance of showers before 10 AM, then a slight chance of showers after 5 PM. Cloudy, to start the morning then gradually becoming mostly sunny, with a high near 62. North wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. Tonight, a 30 percent chance of showers, mainly after 8 PM. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 42. North wind 5 to 10 mph.

A wedge of cooler air is expected to form in the far northeast corner by late Monday afternoon. Scattered rain is anticipated due to this boundary, primarily characterized by rain showers with a small chance of thunderstorms if there are breaks in the clouds. Temperatures will remain above normal throughout the day and night, with slightly cooler air in the northwest. As the front moves south on Monday, temperatures will be near normal.

Unsettled weather is expected for Northwest Georgia next week, with heavy rain and thunderstorms possible from Tuesday to Thursday. A cold air damming wedge will persist through at least Tuesday. A frontal system is expected to move into the region midweek, bringing warm, moist air and increasing rain chances. The heaviest rainfall is likely on Wednesday and Thursday, with expected totals of 2 to 5 inches, particularly in far North Georgia. Above normal temperatures will generally continue, except where the wedge causes cooler conditions.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 9, 2025:

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