The Town of Trion has announced that water will be shut off on Ridge Street this Tuesday for repair to a water pump.
The City of Menlo reports that a main water line has busted on Polk Street. The break is affecting the whole city. The City of Menlo will pass along updates as they become available.
The Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office has provided further details regarding a devastating accident last Friday, that resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man from Summerville.
The Chattooga Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its upcoming Annual Membership Meeting, inviting all members to join for an engaging and informative session.
Chattooga’s star running back Zayden Cook has committed to play football at Wofford College.
The Chattooga Indians witnessed the end of their impressive nine-game winning streak on Friday night, suffering a defeat against the Christian Heritage Lions. The final score read 80-34, marking the Indians’ lowest-scoring game of the season. The loss halted Chattooga’s momentum, bringing their overall record to 16 wins and 4 losses, including a notable five-game streak of away victories that has now come to an end. On the other side of the court, Christian Heritage celebrated their 13th consecutive home victory, further solidifying their robust performance this season and elevating their record to an impressive 16-1. Despite the setback, the Indians remain optimistic as they prepare for their upcoming matchups. Chattooga, currently ranked 259th in the MaxPreps Georgia Rankings, is set to face Gordon Lee, ranked 529th, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Walker County Board of Education has announced the resignation of Mr. Stacey Meeks from the Post 4 School Board seat. Mr. Meeks, who was elected in November, has announced that he will be relocating to another area of the county and will thus be unable to fulfill his duties.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Georgia through testing of a hunter-harvested deer in Lanier County.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has made significant strides in the ongoing investigation tied to remains discovered at the Johnson Funeral Home in Ben Hill County, Georgia. Authorities recently announced that all remains connected to the case have been identified, although the investigation remains active as officials continue to uncover the full extent of the situation. This investigation gained traction following the December 8, 2024, arrest of James A. Sirmans, 52, from Fitzgerald.
This past Friday, Cherokee County, Alabama District Attorney Summer Summerford announced that Eric Kyle Hooper was found guilty of murder by a Cherokee County jury for the 2022 death of Lachancey Williams.