A 34-year-old Chattooga County man, Tracy Alan Maples, was arrested Sunday, October 5, 2025, after being located by Chattooga County deputies who were executing an active warrant. The situation quickly escalated when a search incident to the arrest uncovered illegal narcotics, including a substance that field-tested positive for both Methamphetamine and Fentanyl.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Medical Assisting program has achieved a significant distinction, successfully passing its recent accreditation site visit with no recommendations from the review team. This perfect outcome underscores the program’s exceptional quality and its commitment to preparing top-tier healthcare professionals.
Residents across Northwest Georgia are in for a refreshing change as fall-like conditions are set to make a delightful return, starting today and extending through the upcoming weekend. A building high-pressure system will usher in cooler, drier air, promising a stretch of pleasant afternoons and comfortable nights.
Chattooga High School football fans are being asked to adjust their calendars. The Senior Night game against Dade County has been officially moved, shifting from its original slot on Friday, October 24, to Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Book lovers and bargain hunters in Chattooga County have a reason to celebrate as the highly anticipated Chattooga Library book sale gets underway today, Thursday, October 9, 2025. The sale, a vital fundraiser for the Chattooga Friends of the Library, will run through Saturday, October 11, 2025, offering incredible deals on a wide array of literary treasures and media.
The Trion Middle School (TMS) Bulldogs have capped off a historic regular season with a perfect 6-0 record, securing an outright division title and earning a coveted spot in the North Georgia Athletic Conference (NGAC) football playoffs.
Summerville Police are investigating an attempt to use four counterfeit $100 bills at a Dollar General store on Commerce Street on Sunday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene after a store employee identified the money as fake.
The annual Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival will take place this Saturday, October 11th, at J. R. “Dick” Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville from 11 AM until 5 PM. The event features royalty, fairies, pirates, and more, with an official welcome from “Queen Vashti,” the King, and the Royal Court. This free community festival will proceed rain or shine.
A Rome teen arrested last September in connection with alleged threats of violence against a Rome City School has been found not guilty on all charges, a Floyd County Superior Court judge recently ruled. Nathaniel Porter Kozelle, who was charged with terroristic threats and acts and disrupting the operation of a public school, school bus, or school bus stop, was acquitted after Judge Bryan Johnson determined the state did not present enough evidence to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Following recent federal approvals, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has commenced administering the latest COVID-19 vaccinations at health departments throughout Georgia. This rollout comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved last month’s recommendations from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
