A Catoosa County jury delivered a decisive verdict, finding 25-year-old Kaleb Cooks of Chatsworth guilty on all counts related to a December 2023 incident involving deadly fentanyl, cocaine, and impaired driving. The conviction, announced by the Office of the District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, marks a significant victory in the region’s battle against the opioid crisis.
Local gardeners and sustainability enthusiasts will soon have the opportunity to learn a fundamental skill for green living: composting. The Chattooga County Extension office has announced it will host a practical, hands-on workshop dedicated to transforming kitchen scraps and organic household waste into nutrient-rich homemade fertilizer.
The City of Summerville is inviting qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for two significant community improvement projects: the installation of a new HVAC system for the city gymnasium and the construction of an ADA-compliant masonry block restroom in a local park. Both requests for bid (RFBs) share a submission deadline of 2:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested last week after an alleged “rolling domestic” altercation escalated into a vehicle pursuit and shouting match in the parking lot of Marvin’s Building Supply on Highway 27 in Summerville.
As Northwest Georgia enters its typical influenza season, local health experts are issuing urgent calls for vaccination, a message made more critical by a federal government shutdown that has severely hampered the state’s ability to track the virus’s spread.
The Georgia Board of Natural Resources is considering a proposal to increase fees for parking at state parks. If approved, the cost for a daily parking pass would rise from $5 to $10, and the annual pass would go from $50 to $70. This change is being proposed for the first time since 2009, as Georgia’s fees are currently the lowest among neighboring southeastern states. A report found that raising fees could potentially generate an additional $3.7 million in revenue based on 2024 visitation numbers.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 27, 2025:
Chattooga County and the surrounding region of Northwest Georgia are experiencing a thoroughly wet and blustery Monday, as a combination of powerful meteorological factors converge over the Southeast. Residents are advised to prepare for widespread rain, gusty winds reaching up to 30 mph, and the persistent threat of localized flash flooding throughout the day.
The City of Summerville is inviting the community to join its annual Veterans Day Parade, “Salute to the Troops,” on November 11, 2025.
Residents in the Hair Lake Road area of Chattooga County are reminded to prepare for a two-day full closure of a portion of the road, scheduled for Monday, October 27, 2025, and Tuesday, October 28, 2025. The closure is necessary for county public works crews to complete essential heavy maintenance and repairs.
