There’s Hope For The Hungry At North Summerville Baptist Today

Families in need of free food can take advantage of a food giveaway today at North Summerville Baptist Church.

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New Tiny Home Community Coming To Lyerly

The developer of a tiny home community on Lookout Mountain is now expanding to a new location in the valley.

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Chattooga Schools Release Feeding Information For “Virtual Mondays”

Chattooga County School Nutritionist Brandie Wooten released information this week concerning meal distribution for students with the new “Virtual Monday” schedule.  Starting the Monday after Labor Day, Chattooga schools will be transitioning to an in-class, four-day week.  Monday’s will be reserved for virtual learning.  You can find all the information about meal distribution below:

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State Of Hope Assistance For Local Organization

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Seventeen Georgia community organizations have been selected to receive technical assistance and funding from the Georgia Division of Family & Children Services (DFCS) through its State of Hope (SoH) initiative, including an organization in Chattooga County.

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Oakview Reports Numerous COVID Cases

After months of reporting no residents with COVID-19, the reality that the coronavirus pandemic has made its way to Chattooga County became more real with Oakview Health and Rehabilitation having to make the difficult calls to family members after numerous residents tested positive for COVID-19.

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Deputy Called About Animal Being Shot

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A Chattooga County deputy was called to a Mahan Road residence after someone reported that their dog had been shot by a BB gun.

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BBB: Is That Really A Census Worker At Your Door?

The  U.S. Census Bureau, like BBB and many other organizations, has had its fair share of imposters, and they can be hard to spot. However, knowing how the Census Bureau operates can help everyone be prepared when asked to participate.

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Summerville Fireworks Set For September 11, 2020

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After delaying the Celebrate Independence event for this year, and rescheduling the annual fireworks display to coincide with the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair, the Summerville City Council was faced with having to move the date for the fireworks display once again.

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Georgia DOL Announces Emergency Lost Wages Grant

The Federal Emergency Management Association approved Georgia’s grant application for the Lost Wages Assistance Program.

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GHC To Host Virtual Summit

Georgia Highlands College will host its first Motivation and Mindset Summit on Oct. 1. Funded through a University System of Georgia (USG) STEM Grant, the online summit coincides with USG’s Momentum Approach to cultivate a productive academic mindset, which includes growth mindset, purpose and social belonging.

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