Chattooga Family Connection and the Community Resource Center of Chattooga are preparing for a busy holiday season, with plans for a free food distribution event, a Christmas donation drive and opportunities for local residents to volunteer.
The Federal Trade Commission and 20 states have filed a federal lawsuit against Dollar General, accusing the discount retailer of repeatedly charging customers more at checkout than the prices displayed on store shelves, price tags and advertisements.
The Trion Recreation Department is making improvements to two of its recreational facilities, including resurfacing the community splash pad and adding new covered batting cages.
The department announced the projects Tuesday, sharing photographs of the work underway.
The splash pad, a popular warm-weather attraction for local families, is receiving a new surface. The improvements will help prepare the facility for future use when warmer weather returns.
Meanwhile, new covered batting cages are being added to the recreation department’s athletic facilities. The covered structure will provide an area for baseball and softball players to practice their hitting skills while offering protection from the weather.
Photographs shared by the recreation department show the splash pad undergoing resurfacing and the covered batting cage structure taking shape.
The projects are part of ongoing improvements to Trion’s recreational facilities, which serve children, families and youth sports programs throughout the community.
The City of Summerville has announced that it will stop collecting fire service fees effective Saturday, October 31, following a recent Georgia Supreme Court decision concerning the legality of certain fire service charges imposed by local governments.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 28, 2026:
Chattooga County will enjoy several more days of dry weather and gradually warming temperatures before a developing weather system brings widespread rain to Northwest Georgia over the weekend.
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed three additional cases of measles in Macon County, bringing the state’s total to 25 confirmed cases so far in 2026.
Members of Cub Scout Pack 38 recently received a special visit from Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader, who attended one of the group’s weekly meetings to talk with scouts about law enforcement, leadership and community service.
A Summerville man has been indicted by a Chattooga County grand jury on multiple sex-related charges following allegations of sexual assault and failure to comply with Georgia’s sex offender registration requirements.
Summerville Police responded to a harassment complaint Friday night, October 23, involving an ongoing family dispute at a residence on Sixth Avenue.