Downtown Summerville is getting a jump start on the spooky season today, Saturday, October 25th, as it hosts its annual Pumpkin Palooza and Halloween Candy Walk. Despite Halloween itself being a week away, the community is invited to enjoy a full day of autumn delights and Halloween thrills, courtesy of Summerville Main Street and the Summerville Trion Optimist Club.
Armuchee High School senior Caden Graves has been named the Dual Enrollment Student of the Year for the entire state of Georgia, a prestigious honor bestowed at the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit on Monday. Graves was recognized for his exemplary commitment to higher education and career preparedness through years of study at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) while attending high school.
The Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) announced Wednesday the immediate release of $5 million in state funds dedicated to helping natural gas customers struggling with heating costs this winter season.
Residents in Trion located south of the river are advised to prepare for a scheduled water shut-off today, Saturday, October 25, 2025, beginning at 9:00 a.m. The interruption is necessary to allow Trion Water Department crews to conduct urgent repairs on a primary water main.
A quick response by law enforcement led to the rapid arrest of a Summerville man who allegedly attempted to sell a stolen firearm at a local convenience store just hours after committing a residential burglary.
Chattooga County Troop 7 Scouts had the unique opportunity to sleep “IN THE DEEP” surrounded by the beauty of marine life in the Tennessee Aquarium. The overnight event included exclusive behind-the-scenes access. Scouts learned how animals are cared for, such as lemurs, octopus, and sharks. The group toured both River Journey and Ocean Journey. Scouts visited the quarantine area, a shark breeding area, and was able to look down into the larger tanks.
In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, New Echota State Historic Site and the Friends of New Echota invite the public out for Cherokee Heritage Day on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 10a.m.-4p.m.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 24, 2025:
Due to the forecast of rain on Sunday, the Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park have announced that the Halloween Hayrides scheduled for this weekend will only take place on Saturday.
Attendees can look forward to a unique, park-themed Halloween Hayride that winds through the scenic, wooded trails of Sloppy Floyd State Park. It’s an ideal outing for all ages, combining the beauty of nature with festive seasonal entertainment.
Event Details:
What: Annual Halloween Hayrides
When: Saturday, October 25, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Sloppy Floyd State Park, 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd, Summerville, GA 30747
Admission: Adults: $5 / Children ages 5-12: $3 /Children 4 and under: Free
Parking: A $5 parking fee is required, which includes a convenient shuttle service to transport visitors to the hayride trail.
Residents of Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are urged to exercise extreme caution this weekend, as continued dry autumn conditions have prompted a Fire Danger Statement for the region. Forecasters predict that the combination of dry fuels and low humidity will maintain dangerous wildfire conditions through Saturday.
