Chattooga County and all of Northwest Georgia will squeeze in one last day of unseasonable warmth today, Sunday, December 28, 2025, but it comes with a gray start. Drivers around Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, Menlo, and along valley roads toward LaFayette and Rome should watch for patchy morning fog, especially in low-lying spots and near creeks and fields. Visibility can change quickly from one stretch of road to the next, so take it slow through sunrise.
Habitat for Humanity–Coosa Valley is inviting Chattooga County residents to learn more about its homeownership program, which helps partner families achieve safe, decent, and affordable housing while reflecting God’s love through service and community support.
If you get power outage updates by text from North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC), there’s an important change to know.
Georgia is experiencing ongoing dry conditions and drought pressure as the state heads into the winter months. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, large portions of Georgia are showing signs of dryness or drought, with drought classifications ranging from abnormally dry (D0) to moderate drought (D1) in many regions. U.S. Drought Monitor
An Armuchee man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an alleged assault early Friday morning at a residence on Burr Drive, according to jail reports.
Authorities say the incident occurred when a woman was shoved onto a couch and allegedly choked. Reports indicate the suspect pinned the woman’s arms at her sides during the assault.
Justin Anthony Stanley, 37, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor battery. He was later booked into the Floyd County Jail.
No additional details were released, and the case remains under investigation.
For many families in Chattooga County, holding a steady job often means getting on the road and driving to it.
The Trion Recreation Department is inviting hoopers to hit the court for a 3v3 Basketball Tournament on Friday, February 21 in Trion.
A high-speed pursuit Friday night ended with the arrest of a Tennessee fugitive wanted on an attempted murder charge.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, December 27, 2025:
Unseasonably warm, spring-like weather is firmly in place across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with temperatures running 15 to 25 degrees above normal through the weekend. Forecasters say today will likely be the warmest day, with highs soaring into the mid to upper 70s, and a few spots across the region flirting with 80 degrees—levels more typical of late spring than late December.
