A vital piece of Chattooga County’s industrial landscape, the Chattooga River Bridge carrying the Chattooga & Chickamauga Railway (CCKY) line in Trion, is earning recognition as likely the oldest standing bridge in the county, a testament to late 19th-century American engineering.
A Chattooga County woman was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, but fled the scene. Later, deputies arrested the woman during a domestic call on James Street in Summerville.
Dreamer’s Outreach in Summerville is sponsoring a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The 5K walk starts with registration at 8 AM and the walk getting underway at 9 AM. The starting point for the event will be Kuzzins at 105 Hemlock Street in Summerville. In addition to the walk, there will be dancing and fun, with a “Pink Line Dance” after the walk. For more information, contact the event organizer, Maurice Martin at 706-844-2710.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are uniting to spread a vital message: “There’s power in knowing.” Both healthcare providers are urging women across the region to prioritize their annual mammograms as the most effective tool in the fight against breast cancer.
North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC) has announced the opening of its 2025-2026 Art Contest, inviting students from kindergarten through fifth grade across its seven-county service area to explore the vital role of electricity in their daily lives.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 6, 2025:
The City of Summerville Fire Department has announced scheduled fire hydrant maintenance, including flushing and inspections, for Monday, October 6th, 2025. This essential work, aimed at ensuring community safety and preparedness, will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in specific areas of Southeast Summerville.
Residents across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, are advised to prepare for a multi-day stretch of unsettled weather marked by high humidity, increasing heat, and daily chances of scattered thunderstorms, culminating in a dramatic temperature drop by Thursday.
Trion motorists face a significant traffic alteration starting today as Simmons Street closes between Central Avenue and Tavern Lane for essential bridge replacement work. The Town of Trion issued a reminder, urging drivers to plan alternate routes during the five-day closure.
A Summerville woman was arrested, and another is being sought after a violent home invasion and assault on September 24, 2025. Whitney Celeste Barrett, age 37, was arrested and faces charges of First-Degree Burglary, Battery, and Third-Degree Cruelty to Children. Authorities issued warrants for Brandy Smith, who has similar charges related to the incident.
