Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.
The Chattooga River Group will host its 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest on Saturday, June 13, 2026, at the Trion Recreation Area in Trion. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 5:30 p.m. and is free for the public to attend.
Presented by the Family Crisis Center, the festival celebrates the Chattooga River and outdoor recreation while offering a full day of family-friendly activities, entertainment, food, and educational opportunities.
Festival highlights include a free family-friendly kayak paddle on the river, a free KidZone, an open mic stage, a cornhole tournament, educational demonstrations and talks, exhibitors, and a variety of festival food vendors. Visitors will also have opportunities to purchase kayak raffle tickets and event merchandise at the Chattooga River Group tent.
Live music will cap off the day as The Band Chickamauga takes the stage from 4 p.m. until 5:30 p.m.
The event will be held at the Trion Recreation Area, located at the corner of Park Avenue and Dalton Street. Those using GPS should use 90 Dalton Street, Trion, GA 30753. Organizers say both parking and admission are free.
Registration and fees are required for those wishing to participate in the cornhole tournament or as festival vendors.
Additional information is available at ChattoogaRiverGroup.org and on the Chattooga River Group Facebook page.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is now accepting applications for a part-time Shelter Assistant position.
According to the shelter, the position is ideal for someone who loves animals and is not afraid of hard work. Duties include cleaning kennels and shelter areas, feeding and caring for cats and dogs, laundry and general shelter upkeep, and helping maintain a clean and safe environment for the animals.
Applicants must be comfortable working with both cats and dogs, dependable, willing to perform physical cleaning duties, possess a positive attitude and strong work ethic, and be able to pass a drug test.
Hours and pay will be discussed during the interview process.
Those interested in applying have two options. Applications may be completed in person at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter during application hours of 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday. Applicants may also apply in person at the Chattooga County Commissioner’s Office between 7:30 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. on Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday.
Officials say the position offers an opportunity to make a difference in the lives of homeless animals while helping care for pets awaiting adoption and placement.
A Summerville man was arrested this week after authorities say he assaulted a 50-year-old woman at the Circle K on Martha Berry Highway in Armuchee.
According to reports, 36-year-old Brandon Michael Montgomery of Summerville allegedly attempted to strike the woman’s vehicle with his own vehicle. Authorities say Montgomery is then accused of attempting to confine the victim inside her vehicle.
Reports further state that Montgomery allegedly placed his arms around the victim’s neck in an attempt to strangle her.
Montgomery has been charged with two counts of aggravated assault and false imprisonment.
A Summerville man was cited by the Summerville Police Department on May 30 following an incident on West Washington Street.
According to citations issued by the Summerville Police Department, Raymond Edward Wood, 57, of Summerville, was charged with public intoxication under a city ordinance and possession of less than one ounce of marijuana.
The citation states officers observed Wood on a public roadway while allegedly under the influence of alcohol. The officer reported indicators including slurred speech and the odor of alcohol, and noted that Wood admitted consuming alcoholic beverages prior to the encounter.
A second citation alleges Wood was found in possession of a plastic bag containing a green leafy substance suspected to be marijuana. According to the report, the substance was located in a pants pocket and weighed approximately 0.34 ounces.
Wood was ordered to appear in Summerville Municipal Court at a later date to answer the charges.
Georgia drivers are seeing some relief at the pump as gas prices continue to fall across the state.
According to AAA, Georgia’s average price for regular gasoline is now $3.85 per gallon. That is 14 cents lower than last week, but still 10 cents higher than last month and 96 cents higher than this time last year.
AAA spokeswoman Montrae Waiters said lower crude oil prices, tied in part to reported Iran peace talks, are helping bring prices down. However, she cautioned that global uncertainty could cause prices to shift quickly.
For drivers filling up a standard 15-gallon tank, the current state average means a cost of about $57.75.
Nationally, the average price for gasoline has dropped to $4.33 per gallon, down 18 cents from a week ago.
In Georgia, the most expensive metro markets are Macon at $3.94, Atlanta at $3.90, and Athens at $3.87. The least expensive metro markets are Dalton at $3.71, Albany at $3.63, and Brunswick at $3.60.
Locally, Chattooga County is averaging $3.78 per gallon. Nearby averages include Walker, Floyd, and Gordon counties at $3.72. Across the state line in Alabama, DeKalb County is averaging $3.93, while Cherokee County is at $3.88.
Drivers are encouraged to compare prices, plan trips, combine errands, and use fuel-saving habits as summer travel increases.
Several Chattooga High School students are representing the State of Georgia this week as they compete against some of the nation’s best career and technical education students at the SkillsUSA National Leadership and Skills Conference in Atlanta.
AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Trion has moved to a new location and is now operating as AdventHealth Medical Group Cardiology at Summerville.
The practice began seeing patients at its new location on May 18, 2026, inside AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care & Urgent Care at Summerville. The office is located in the Ingles shopping center at 9777 Rome Boulevard in Summerville.
Patients will continue receiving care from the same trusted providers, cardiologist Himanshu Patel, MD, and Lori Brady, NP-C. The practice’s phone and fax numbers will remain the same.
Scott Hill, vice president of physician enterprise, said AdventHealth is committed to making high-quality, whole-person care convenient and accessible for the communities it serves. Hill said the move allows the cardiology team to continue serving patients in Chattooga County from a new, convenient location.
Patients may schedule appointments or contact the office by calling 706-368-8500.
Linda C. Moorhead was born November 30, 1947, in Gallatin, TN.
She GREW UP… in Decatur, GA, attending Avondale High School and later finishing her formal education at Texas Wesleyan College, Fort Worth, TX.
She GREW OUT … serving as Pastor Warren Moorhead’s wife at all eating activities in eight churches.
She GREW POORER… working in government agencies: Board of Education, Hayes State Prison.
She GREW LOVELIER… raising a son and playing with three grand girls: Georgia, Claire, and Noelle.
She GREW MORE BLESSED… serving others through her wit, smile, and congeniality.
She GREW BRAVER… facing acute leukemia cancer for quality of life instead of quantity.
She GREW HAPPILY COMPLETE…Sunday, May 24th, meeting her Lord Jesus Christ, and her son, and her many friends in Heaven!
A celebration of life will be held at 1:00 P.M. Saturday, June 6, 2026, in The Martha Berry Room located within The Spires at Berry College (600 Eagle Lake Trail, Rome, GA 30161).
In lieu of flowers, her husband kindly asks that memorial contributions be made to the Bailey Alexis Duncan Supplemental Needs Trust, C/O Trustee Angie Duncan, 2713 Carriage Hill Dr., Bowling Green, KY, 42104. Linda and Warren have developed a special friendship with Bailey and empathy for her journey with autism.
Linda’s winsome smile and unique laugh caught most everyone’s attention. Remember Linda Moorhead and SMILE!