The Chattooga Literacy Council is hosting its annual Adult Spelling Bee on March 4th at 7 PM at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center. This promises to be an evening of fun, excitement, and friendly competition, all while supporting a vital cause. Teams of three will battle it out for the coveted Spelling Bee trophy, a symbol of linguistic prowess that they will proudly hold until next year’s competition. The entry fee per team is $300, and refreshments will be available throughout the evening. All proceeds from the event will directly benefit the Chattooga County Literacy Council’s important initiatives. Funds raised will provide GED scholarships for county residents, ensure every third-grade student in the area receives a dictionary, support the Book Bag Program, and keep local little libraries stocked with books for readers of all ages. Don’t have a team but still want to participate? Contact the Chattooga County Literacy Council at 678-640-2050 to complete an application or visit the Chamber of Commerce for more information.
An early morning house fire on Sunday has left a Chattooga County family of four displaced from their home. Fire crews responded to a residential structure fire on Mountain View Road in Trion around 4:30 AM. Multiple agencies, including the Trion, Summerville and Hays Correctional Fire Departments, Artium Health Floyd EMS, and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, arrived on scene to find heavy fire and smoke billowing from the front of the residence. Firefighters quickly deployed a fire attack team and were able to bring the blaze under control. The American Red Cross has been notified and is providing assistance to the family. One male subject was transported to the Chattooga County ER by Artium Health Floyd EMS for treatment of burns and smoke inhalation. He has since been transferred to the Wellstar Cobb Medical Center burn unit. No further updates on his condition are currently available. Authorities are asking the community to keep the affected family in their thoughts and prayers during this difficult time. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation.
The National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia says that weakening high pressure over the state will keep it dry during the day, with clouds increasing this afternoon and rain arriving tonight. Satellite images show mid to high-level clouds moving across the area this morning, which will lessen, leaving mostly clear skies by daybreak.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 23, 2025:
The Jeff Owings Memorial Scholarship Fund is seeking donations to continue supporting senior welding students at Chattooga High School. Those interested in contributing can make donations at any United Community Bank location, earmarking the funds specifically for the scholarship. Applications for the scholarship will be accepted from CHS senior welding students in May.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is seeking public feedback on the updated State Wildlife Action Plan, available for review from February 19 to March 21 at https://georgiawildlife.com/WildGeorgiaSWAP. Initially created 20 years ago, this plan aims to protect native animal and plant species from becoming rare and costly to conserve. It identifies important species, such as gopher tortoises and bald eagles, and includes their habitats.
















