The Walker County Historical Society will hold its regular monthly meeting today at 3:00 p.m. at the historic Marsh House. This gathering also serves as the Society’s annual business session, which includes the election of officers for the upcoming year.
Chattooga Family Connection’s 9th Annual Home for the Holidays Food Distribution was held Thursday, and organizers say this year’s event was one of the most successful yet, serving more than 300 local families.
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, leaving Georgia’s 14th Congressional District without representation and triggering a required special election.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, November 22, 2025:
Mostly cloudy skies settled over Chattooga County this morning with temperatures around 65 degrees, and today’s weather will continue to feel unusually warm for late November. A few passing showers are possible, mainly during the morning hours, but most of the day will remain dry with clouds lingering and highs climbing into the mid-70s. Tonight will stay mild, with temperatures dipping only into the low 50s.
On Friday, U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, a move that immediately reshapes the political landscape of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The announcement, released in a video message, sets up an unexpected vacancy that Governor Brian Kemp will be required to fill by calling a special election.
With Thanksgiving approaching, families across Chattooga County are beginning the final countdown to one of the busiest weeks of the year. The weekend before the holiday is often the best time to get organized, plan ahead, and prevent the stress that typically builds as Thanksgiving Day draws near.
The Georgia Department of Transportation has released its official Thanksgiving holiday travel forecast and announced plans to suspend interstate and major state route lane closures to help ease congestion for millions of travelers hitting the road next week.
The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta have announced that Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee will close, ending more than five decades of operation at the iconic Floyd County site. The decision comes after a multi-year review conducted by a task force that included board members, volunteers, staff, and current Girl Scout members. The task force evaluated the council’s camp properties, usage patterns, long-term financial sustainability, and the needs of future programming.
The Trion Board of Education has appointed Dr. Howard Hughes as Interim Superintendent, selecting him to guide the school district through a period of transition following the recent passing of Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams.
