In a stunning display of grit and determination, the Chattooga Indians delivered a significant upset Friday night, dethroning the reigning GHSA Region 7-A Division I champions, Fannin County, with a decisive 27-10 victory at home on October 3, 2025.
After a decisive win over the Manchester Blue Devils in their Homecoming game last week, the Trion Bulldogs were unable to capitalize on that momentum on Friday night, (October 3, 2025), with the Mount Zion Eagles staging a dominant victory with a final score of 41-17.
Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville is alive with activity today, Saturday, October 4, as Summerville Parks and Recreation proudly hosts the highly anticipated 51st Annual Sum Nelly Festival. Running from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., this long-standing community tradition promises a vibrant day of fun, food, and fellowship in the heart of Summerville.
Georgia Highlands College Named Top USG Institution for Online Affordability, Ranked No. 2 Statewide
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) has been recognized as the premier institution within the University System of Georgia (USG) for providing flexible, low-cost online degrees, according to a powerful new assessment by University Magazine.
The Lyerly Recreation Department has announced that registration is now open for the upcoming youth basketball season, inviting children ages 5 through 14 to sign up for community league play.
DeWayne Allen McGill, a 40-year-old Calhoun, Georgia man also known as “Domino,” has been sentenced to 11 years in federal prison for his involvement in methamphetamine trafficking, assaulting law enforcement officers, and illegally possessing a firearm as a convicted felon. The sentencing, handed down by U.S. District Judge William M. Ray II, will be followed by five years of supervised release.
Here are the most recent health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of September, 2025:
The Chattooga County Board of Education has announced an immediate opening for a dedicated full-time Paraprofessional or Non-Instructional Aide within a Special Education classroom at Leroy Massey Elementary School. This 152-day position is benefits-eligible and offers a crucial opportunity to support students in the Summerville community.
A preliminary report issued by the Georgia State Patrol Public Information Office indicates that a distracted driver caused a three-vehicle collision on Trion-Teloga Road in Chattooga County on Wednesday.
A federal judge in Georgia last week granted partial class certification in a significant lawsuit concerning “forever chemical” (PFAS) pollution, allowing approximately 4,500 area residents to collectively pursue claims for past water rate increases. However, the ruling simultaneously denied class status for claims seeking future water filtration costs, deeming those damages too speculative at this stage.