Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of April, 2026:
Community members across Northwest Georgia are invited to take part in the 2026 Walk to Support Survivors, scheduled for Friday, April 24 in downtown Rome.
Today, Wednesday, April 15, is Tax Day in the United States, marking the deadline for most Americans to file their federal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year.
A new youth recreation project is moving ahead in Summerville after City Council approved the purchase of a $142,500 Musco mini-pitch soccer system earlier this year for the Fairway Recreation Center.
Chattooga County Schools will begin kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year starting today, April 15.
The Chattooga High School FFA Spring Plant Sale is continuing this week, with organizers announcing reduced prices on all remaining plants through Thursday.
The sale is being held daily from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Chattooga High School greenhouse, located behind the school in Summerville. Community members still have time to take advantage of discounted prices on a wide variety of plants, including flowers, vegetables, herbs, and hanging baskets.
The annual plant sale is a major fundraiser for the Chattooga FFA program, helping support student activities, agricultural education, and leadership opportunities throughout the year. Each purchase directly benefits local students involved in FFA.
Organizers say this is a great opportunity for residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to stock up on spring plants while supporting a good cause. With reduced pricing now in effect, many popular items are expected to sell quickly before the sale wraps up Thursday afternoon.
Shoppers are encouraged to stop by early for the best selection.
Registration officially opens today, Wednesday, April 15, for the beloved Camp Hamby Day Camp in Summerville, a long-standing summer tradition that has impacted generations of families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.
Pet owners in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to protect their animals at no cost during an upcoming free vaccination and microchipping event.
The event is scheduled for Friday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tractor Supply, located at 11788 Highway 27 in Summerville.
Organizers say the clinic will offer rabies vaccines for dogs and cats, DHPP vaccines for dogs, FVRCP vaccines for cats, and microchipping services.
The event is being held for dogs and cats belonging to Chattooga County residents and is sponsored by the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia in partnership with the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
All dogs must be on a leash and all cats in a crate.
Officials say the event is a great opportunity for pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on vaccinations and properly identified.
Parents of student-athletes in both the Chattooga and Trion football programs have important meetings coming up this week as schools prepare for the upcoming season.
At Chattooga High School, an important football parent meeting will take place this evening, Wednesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria. School officials say at least one parent or guardian is required to attend. Topics expected to be discussed include spring, summer, and fall schedules, free physicals, player expectations, fundraisers, and other program information.
Meanwhile, Trion Football will hold its parent meeting for grades 6 through 12 on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Trion High School gym. Organizers say the meeting is for both middle school and high school football parents, and important information and expectations for the upcoming year will be shared.
Both schools are encouraging parents to make plans to attend so families can stay informed and prepared ahead of the new football season.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 14, 2026: