Last month, a federal judge approved a $400,000 consent decree between Mount Vernon Mills, the Town of Trion, and the City of Summerville, addressing claims of PFAS contamination in Summerville’s water supply. While a localized resolution, the agreement casts a national spotlight on the textile industry’s growing financial responsibility for decades of discharging “forever chemicals” into the environment.
Hundreds of high school construction students from across Northwest Georgia are set to demonstrate their mastery of essential trades at the annual Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge, held at the Rome River Center on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
U. S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who represents Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia in Congress, has emerged as a strong critic of her own party in 2025, taking a more independent path that resonates with the populist “America First” movement while also garnering support from some Democrats.
The anticipated appearance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at the upcoming Wings Over North Georgia airshow is in serious jeopardy, as the ongoing federal government shutdown has grounded the popular flight demonstration team.
Mrs. Darnell Sparks Amico age 92 of Trion, GA passed away Friday, October 3, 2025 at her residence.
Mrs. Amico was born February 20, 1933 in Gaylesville, AL, the daughter of the late Vay and Edgel Sparks. She was a member of Central Avenue Baptist Church and was retired from Caron National Spinning Mill in LaFayette, GA.
Along with her parents she is preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Amico; and sons, Joseph Amico and Tony McKeehan.
Survivors include her son, Ronald (Jenna) McKeehan; 4 grandchildren; and 4 great grandchildren.
Funeral services to celebrate the life of Mrs. Amico will take place at 2:00 PM Tuesday, October 7 at the chapel of Mason Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Hampton officiating. Interment will be private.
The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 PM – 2:00 PM at the funeral home.
Grace Temple Holiness Church, 356 7th St, Summerville, will be having, Pastor’s Appreciation Day,Oct 12 at 3 PM. Guest speaker will be Pastor Jerry Williams, Spring Hill Baptist Church, Rome,Ga. Dinner will be served at 1:30. Pastor Roberts and members invite everyone to attend
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 7, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia are set to experience a week-long weather swing, featuring a final, brief surge of summer heat mixed with potential thunderstorms before a strong frontal system delivers a noticeable autumn cool down by Thursday.
Georgia drivers are noticing a subtle but persistent upward trend at the pump, as the state’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline quietly edges higher. Though the increase is slight, it serves as a reminder that even minimal fluctuations can impact household budgets.
Two men are facing severe legal consequences in Alabama after authorities busted their latest unsanctioned combat sports operation, “The Pit,” over the past weekend. This comes after the same individuals were previously warned by officials in Chattooga County about the illegality of their fight-organizing activities in Georgia.
