Summerville Main Street has announced a special community celebration this Saturday, November 8, combining a heartfelt tribute to local service members with the dramatic arrival of a historic passenger train.
Hundreds of high school construction students from across Northwest Georgia converged on the Rome River Center on Tuesday, Nov. 4, demonstrating their mastery of essential industry competencies at the annual Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge.
The event, which aims to inspire the next generation of industry professionals and address critical workforce needs, concluded with a significant victory for local talent as Chattooga County secured the Overall Team Winner title, taking home the coveted Gold Cup.
A beacon of patriotism proudly overlooking the Gore Community will soon fly a fresh Stars and Stripes, thanks to the dedicated efforts of local veterans. This Saturday, November 15th, at 2:00 PM, the group known as Veterans for our American Flag will gather on Scott Hill to replace the large American flag that has become a cherished landmark in Chattooga County.
Berry College has been recognized as a standout institution in the Wall Street Journal/College Pulse 2026 Best Colleges in the U.S. rankings, an honor that specifically highlights the college’s exceptional ability to prepare its graduates for financial success.
Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is backing a nationwide effort to eliminate intoxicating hemp-derived products—such as high-potency gummies and vapes—from retail shelves across the country, arguing that a loophole in federal law has created a severe public health crisis.
A Summerville man was placed into involuntary protective custody for mandatory evaluation after exhibiting signs of severe mental distress and allegedly making verbal threats at a local state agency office.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is transforming its typical monthly gathering into a powerful initiative to combat local food scarcity. The Chamber, in partnership with the Community Resource Center (CRC), is hosting a specialized event called “FEED THE NEED: Lunch + Tour + Food Drive” where the cost of entry is a hefty donation of non-perishable goods.
Chattooga Family Connection (CFC) is mobilizing the community for its annual Thanksgiving “Home for the Holidays” Food Distribution event, scheduled for Thursday, November 20, 2025. With the goal of providing essential supplies for a successful holiday meal, the organization is issuing an urgent call for monetary donations, non-perishable goods, and committed volunteers.
The distribution will take place promptly at 1:00 p.m. on November 20th at the Community Resource Center of Chattooga.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, November 5, 2025:
In a significant electoral upset, Georgia voters delivered a clear message on Tuesday, November 4th, electing two Democrats to the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) and signaling a growing frustration with escalating utility costs and perceived excesses by Georgia Power. The victories by Alicia Johnson and Peter Hubbard mark the first time a Democrat has won a PSC race in the state since 2000, breaking a nearly two-decade Republican hold on these crucial regulatory positions.