The Chattooga County housing market continues to favor sellers, with median home sale prices rising by 1.5% compared to last year, according to recent market data from April 2025. The median home sold price reached $199,900, with the median price per square foot settling at $135. The sustained strength of the seller’s market indicates continued high demand and potentially limited housing supply. In a seller’s market, properties tend to sell faster and at higher prices due to increased competition among buyers. The number of homes for sale in Chattooga County saw a positive change, rising from 105 in March 2025 to 116 in April 2025, representing a 10.5% increase month-over-month. A total of 22 homes changed hands during the month of April. Inventory trends varied depending on the number of bedrooms. One-bedroom home inventory saw a significant increase of +100.0%. Two-bedroom homes experienced a decrease in inventory of -3.3%. Meanwhile, three and four-bedroom homes saw inventory increases of +17.0% and +15.0% respectively. Inventory for five-bedroom homes remained unchanged. Real estate experts suggest that potential buyers should be prepared for competitive bidding and potentially higher prices in the current market conditions. Sellers, on the other hand, can expect a relatively quick sale, provided their homes are priced competitively and well-presented.

Source: Rocket Homes

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger praised the signing of House Bill 579 by Georgia Governor Brian Kemp last week, which aims to simplify professional licensing in the state. This reform, which Raffensperger and his office have worked on since 2019, eliminates bureaucratic barriers for workers, promoting economic opportunities for Georgians.

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Residents of the Noble Neighborhood in Walker County are being encouraged to attend a crucial community meeting this evening, Monday, May 19th, at 7:30 PM to discuss a proposed industrial development planned for Glass Road. The meeting will take place in the Fellowship Hall of Center Point Baptist Church, located at 118 Center Point Road in La Fayette.

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Northwest Georgia is in for a wet and potentially turbulent weekend, with thunderstorms expected to roll back into the region today. According to weather reports, isolated strong to severe storms could develop in central Georgia this afternoon, bringing the threat of damaging winds. The day will begin with a chance of showers before 10 AM, followed by another potential round of showers after 2 PM. The sky will remain mostly cloudy, with a high temperature near 73 degrees Fahrenheit. East winds will be blowing at 5 to 10 mph, with gusts reaching up to 20 mph. The chance of precipitation is currently estimated at 30%. The real concern arrives tonight, with showers and thunderstorms expected before 3 AM, followed by more showers and the possibility of thunderstorms after 3 AM. Temperatures will dip to a low of around 61 degrees Fahrenheit. The east wind will continue, with gusts potentially reaching 20 mph. The chance of precipitation jumps significantly to 80%, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible. The volatile weather pattern isn’t expected to subside immediately. Looking ahead to Monday, isolated severe storms are possible, bringing with them the potential for damaging winds, hail, and even a brief tornado. Residents are urged to stay informed and monitor local weather forecasts. Rain showers and thunderstorms are forecast to persist across Georgia through Wednesday. Forecasters are also highlighting a growing concern for flooding, with the area expected to receive between 2 and 5 inches of rain between now and the middle of the week.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 11, 2025:

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