Chattooga County Man Arrested After Spraying Bug Killer on Grandmother, Fleeing Deputies

A Chattooga County man was arrested following a domestic disturbance on November 11 in which deputies say he sprayed bug spray on his grandmother and later fled from law enforcement.

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Local Scouts Support Multiple Veterans Day Events Across the Community

Menlo Students present colors at School Program 

Local Scouts dedicated their time and energy this past week to help support a wide range of Veterans Day events honoring the men and women who served in the United States Armed Forces. Scouts from across the community volunteered at ceremonies, luncheons, and flag-replacement efforts, offering their assistance to help ensure the observances were meaningful and well-organized.

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Summerville Police Report: Man Seeks Help After Buyer Refuses to Return His Identification

Summerville Police say a man came to them for assistance after discovering that the person who purchased his vehicle refused to return his identification documents unless he paid money.

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Youth LEAD Georgia Celebrates Graduation of 2025 Cohort – Summerville’s Adalyn Winder Among Elite Statewide Leaders

Youth LEAD Georgia™ has announced the graduation of its 2025 leadership cohort, celebrating 28 outstanding high school students from across the state—including Summerville’s own Adalyn Winder, who represented Chattooga County on the statewide stage.

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Chattooga Education Association Announces 2025–26 District Spelling Bee Winners

The Chattooga Education Association (CEA) is proud to announce the results of the 2025–26 Chattooga Education Association Spelling Bee, held at Leroy Massey Elementary School on November 13, 2025, at 6:00 PM.

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State Releases HPAI Control Area in Gordon County; Officials Urge Poultry Producers in Chattooga and Surrounding Areas to Stay Vigilant

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper announced Monday that the Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA) has officially released the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) Control Area in Gordon County. The release follows the successful completion of all mandated testing and response protocols, with no new detections of the virus reported.

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Shoplifting Suspect Arrested After Leaving Scene; Drugs Also Found in Vehicle

A 34-year-old Lafayette woman, identified as Tiffany Hope Carrington, was arrested on November 13th following a shoplifting incident and traffic stop that led to the discovery of drugs and additional charges.

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Town of Trion Council Meeting & Workshop Thursday

Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas has announced that the Town of Trion will hold its regular Workshop and Council Meeting on Thursday, November 20, 2025.

The meeting will take place in the Town Hall Conference Room. The workshop will begin at 6:00 p.m., and the regular council meeting will follow immediately afterward.

Mayor Thomas encourages residents to reach out with any questions or comments ahead of the meeting. Community members who would like more information or who need details about items on the agenda are invited to contact Mayor Thomas or the Town Hall Office, and staff will work to provide the information requested.

Warm November Weather Expected To Last Into Next Week

A stretch of unusually warm November weather is setting up across Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County, and it’s expected to last well into next week.

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Two Arrested On Drug Related Charges at Sequoyah Motel in Summerville

Chattooga County Sheriff’s Investigators arrested two people following a drug-related investigation at the Sequoyah Motel in Summerville. According to the sheriff’s office, deputies responded to an anonymous 911 call on November 4th reporting suspected drug activity in one of the rooms.

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