As Independence Day approaches, many families across Northwest Georgia are preparing to celebrate with fireworks. While Georgia law allows the use of many consumer fireworks, officials are reminding residents that safety should remain the top priority.
As temperatures climb into the 90s across Northwest Georgia this week, many Georgia Power customers could see their electric bills rise as air conditioners work harder to keep homes cool.
Congressman Clay Fuller spent time back in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District last week, meeting with local business owners, workers, and community leaders across Northwest Georgia.
Fuller’s visits included stops with Kennesaw Mayor Derek Easterling, the Medical College of Georgia’s regional campus in Rome, Georgia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chris Clark, Covenant Logistics, Solmax Geosynthetics in Ringgold, Catoosa County leaders, and Rockmart Fuel Containment in Polk County.
In Chattooga County, Fuller toured Smith Ironworks, where he met with team members and learned more about the company’s work and role in the local economy.
Fuller said small businesses, manufacturers, transportation companies, and local employers remain a critical part of Northwest Georgia’s economy. He said hearing directly from workers and business leaders helps him better advocate for the district in Washington.
His office said Fuller remains committed to supporting small business owners, workers, and entrepreneurs across Georgia’s 14th District.
A dispute over how Georgia law should be interpreted has advanced practice registered nurses warning that patients in rural communities could lose access to medical care if the issue is not resolved.
Mr. Steven Dale Bryant age 49 of Summerville passed away Tuesday June 23, 2026.
Mr. Bryant was born February 2, 1977 in Aniston, AL to Steve Bryant and the late Joyce Smith Bryant. Along with his mother he is preceded in death by a brother, Johnny Bryant.
Survivors include his father; Terry Bryant; son, Markas Smith; brothers, Jeffery Bryant, Billy Bryant, Thomas Bryant, and Terry Bryant; and several grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 – 4:00 PM Monday, June 29 at Mason Funeral Home. There will be no formal service.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, June 27, 2026:
Residents of Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another round of afternoon showers and thunderstorms today and Sunday, with a few storms capable of becoming strong to severe, according to the National Weather Service.
