The Chattooga Family Connection is proud to announce the upcoming 9th Annual “Home for the Holidays” Thanksgiving Food Distribution, an event that has become a cherished tradition in the community, tackling food insecurity and spreading holiday cheer.
Nearly 1.4 million Georgians, roughly one in eight of the state’s population, face an uncertain wait for their monthly food assistance as a protracted government shutdown disrupts the timely disbursement of Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits. Many who expected their allotments on Wednesday, the 36th day of the shutdown, reported empty accounts.
Georgia Trend magazine has selected Dr. Heidi Popham, president of Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), as one of the magazine’s most influential leaders.
Chattooga County voters delivered a decisive victory for local infrastructure and public safety this week, overwhelmingly approving both the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST) and the Floating Local Option Sales Tax (FLOST) referendums.
A 64-year-old man faces multiple charges, including criminal trespass and obstruction of officers, after a confrontation early Tuesday morning resulted in a property owner firing a warning shot and holding the suspect at gunpoint until deputies arrived.
Jackson Hospital in Montgomery, Alabama, has taken a critical step in its effort to avert closure, announcing a major leadership overhaul including the appointment of John Quinlivan, a familiar name in Northwest Georgia healthcare circles, as its new Chief Executive Officer.
The landscape of Georgia high school athletics is set for a significant overhaul, as the Georgia High School Association (GHSA) has released proposed classifications for the 2026-2028 athletic cycle. The restructuring focuses heavily on unifying the smallest division, a move that is projected to elevate area schools, including Chattooga and Trion, into the new Class 2A designation.
Chattooga County Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarrett has announced an exceptionally busy schedule for the organization throughout November 2025, focusing on educational outreach, community connection, and vital support for agricultural youth projects.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 6, 2025:
