Chattooga County Fair Opens Blue Ribbon Competition For 2026 Entries

Think your photography, homemade preserves, garden produce or handiwork deserves a blue ribbon? The Chattooga County Fair is inviting local residents to put their talents to the test as entries open for the fair’s Blue Ribbon Department.

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Pride of Trion Marching Band Opens 2026 Show Shirt Presale

Supporters of the Pride of Trion Marching Band have an opportunity to show their Trion pride with the band’s official 2026 show shirts, now available for presale.

The Pride of Trion Marching Band announced that orders are currently being accepted for this year’s show shirts, with an order deadline of August 28.

Band supporters are encouraged to place their orders before the deadline, as organizers say they cannot guarantee that additional shirts will be available once the ordering window closes.

All orders must be placed through the Trion High School Band Boosters website. The shirts feature artwork celebrating the Pride of Trion’s 2026 marching season and show.

The annual show shirts give students, parents, alumni and other supporters a way to represent the Pride of Trion throughout marching season while supporting the band program.

Those interested in purchasing a shirt should place their order online no later than Friday, August 28.

Chattooga Tax Commissioner Explains Assessments, FLOST Savings And Appeal Process

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is addressing concerns from property owners who are seeing higher or unexpected values on their assessment notices, while also explaining how upcoming tax relief measures and FLOST sales tax revenue will affect final tax bills.

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Lawrence Chapel Methodist Church 126th Homecoming

Lawrence Chapel Methodist Church
126th Homecoming
Lawrence Chapel Methodist Church in Menlo will be celebrating their annual Summer Revival beginning August 17th, 18th, 19th, 2026, Monday thru Wednesday nightly at 7:00 p.m.
Rev. Derrick McDaniel and congregation of Haley Zion C.M.E. Church, Rome, Ga. will be the guest speakers all 3 nights.
The community choir and other choir members are asked to come and join in.
This will lead up to the 126th Homecoming on Sunday, August 23rd at 11:00 a.m., with Rev. Robert Barrett and other ministers speaking.
Dinner will be served following the morning service beginning at 1:30 p.m. at the Lawrence Center, 71 Edison Street, Menlo.
The 3:00 p.m. service speaker will be Rev. Dr. Scott McClure and congregation of Flat Rock Baptist Church, Rome, Ga.
Hoping you all in advance!
Everyone is cordially invited!

Singing At Chapel Hill Full Gospel

Signing at Chapel Hill Full Gospel at 6:00 PM on August the 22nd. The singer will be Jordan Shore. We invite everyone to come and be with us.

Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 12, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 12, 2026:

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South Commerce Street COC- Talks From The Bible August 12, 2026

Lyerly Community Church August 12, 2026

Heat Builds Across Northwest Georgia With Storm Chances Continuing

The summer heat will continue to intensify across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia over the coming days, while scattered thunderstorms could bring gusty winds and locally heavy rainfall to parts of the region.

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Sen. Chuck Hufstetler Receives 2026 ACCG Legislative Service Award

State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler of Rome has been honored by the Association County Commissioners of Georgia with a 2026 Legislative Service Award for his work with county governments during this year’s legislative session.

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