Chattooga County residents who qualify for help paying winter heating bills can start applying now through the federally funded Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)—with priority currently given to households most at risk.
State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome, is continuing his push to protect Georgia residents from cost increases as the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) prepares to vote on an agreement that could allow Georgia Power to add nearly 10 gigawatts of new generation by 2031.
An Armuchee man is facing multiple charges, including 1st- and 3rd-degree cruelty to children, following an incident at a residence on Toles Road over the weekend.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 36-year-old Sergio Dominguez allegedly entered the room of a teenage girl and began shaking her while yelling. Records state he then went to the room of another juvenile female and began kicking the door, breaking it from the frame.
Dominguez is also charged with simple battery, criminal trespass with property damage, and a probation violation.
A special night of Christmas music is planned for tonight at 7 p.m. at the Summerville Seventh-day Adventist Church, as acclaimed violinist Jaime brings his “Silent Night, Holy Night Violin Concert” to Chattooga County.
The City of Summerville is accepting sealed bids for the construction of a sludge pad at its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026.
LaFayette is gearing up for one of its biggest holiday events of the season as the 2nd Annual Highland Christmas Market takes over the LaFayette Farmers Market Pavilion on Saturday, December 20, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 16, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to another clear and chilly day, but a noticeable warm-up is on the way as the week progresses.
Summerville Police are investigating a reported burglary at a residence on Roseway Circle that occurred on December 12, 2025, according to an incident report from the Summerville Police Department.
Residents of Northwest Georgia seeking medical care can take added confidence in local options after AdventHealth Redmond and AdventHealth Murray were recognized in Forbes’ inaugural “Top Hospitals in America 2026” list.