Cedar Springs Baptist Church in Lyerly will host a Mother’s Day program on Sunday, May 10 at 11 AM.
The guest speaker will be Minister Leena Jinks. Pastor Reverend James Clark invites the public to attend the special service.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to a noticeably cooler start to the week, with temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below normal for early May.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 3, 2026:
Funeral services will be held today for former Summerville Police Chief Stanley O’Shea Mosley.
Mosley, age 60, of Summerville, passed away following a period of declining health.
A homegoing service celebrating his life will be held today, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2 PM at Oak Hill Baptist Church in the Gore Community. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Public viewing was held Saturday at Wright Memorial Mortuary.
The 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest is set to return to Trion on Saturday, June 13, bringing a full day of outdoor fun, live music, and family-friendly activities to Northwest Georgia.
The event will begin at 10 AM at the Trion Recreation Department and is open to the public.
Organizers say this year’s festival will feature vendors, festival food, outdoor life demonstrations, and educational talks focused on the Chattooga River and surrounding environment. Attendees can also enjoy live local music throughout the day, with The Band Chickamauga scheduled to headline at 4 PM.
Family activities will include a free KidZone with access to the splash pad, as well as a cornhole tournament and other recreational events.
A kayak raffle sponsored by Atrium Health EMS is also planned, along with a free float on the Lower Chattooga River, with additional details expected to be announced soon.
Organizers say the event is pet-friendly but note that pets must be leashed, well-behaved, and meet specific guidelines for safety.
The Chattooga River Fest is organized by Cindy L. Rivers McGraw and the Chattooga River Group, with support from local sponsors including Atrium Health EMS and Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply.
More information, including vendor and participant registration, is available online.