Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites are gearing up for a statewide celebration of National Public Lands Day this Saturday, September 27th, with “Your State Parks Day.” The initiative promises free admission to visitors who volunteer their time for a variety of projects across Georgia’s cherished natural and historical sites.
Children’s Healthcare of Atlanta (CHOA) operates the Arthur M. Blank Hospital today, a critical player for pediatric care for Georgia and beyond. Located in Brookhaven at the nexus of North Druid Hills Road and I-85, the 19-story, 2-million-square-foot facility is poised to become a national leader in child health.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed three new measles cases in the state, bringing Georgia’s total number of confirmed infections for 2025 to ten. These latest cases are reported to be close contacts of a previously confirmed measles patient from September 11, 2025, highlighting ongoing community transmission.
Georgia Republicans are making a bold promise in their push to eliminate the state’s income tax, vowing unequivocally not to replace lost revenue through new or increased taxes on groceries, property, or gasoline.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is proud to announce its President’s and Dean’s Lists for the 2025 summer semester, recognizing students who have demonstrated exceptional academic achievement. Among those honored are numerous dedicated students from Chattooga County, who have excelled in their studies.
Vitality Labs, a local employer in Summerville, is actively seeking to expand its team with an immediate opening for a full-time position in its Packaging Department. The company is inviting motivated and dependable individuals to apply for a role that offers competitive benefits and a supportive work environment.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 24, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County are in for a significant weather shift this week, transitioning from unseasonably warm conditions to more seasonal temperatures, ushered in by several days of scattered to widespread showers and thunderstorms. While the risk of widespread severe weather remains low, isolated strong storms are possible before a cold front brings drier, cooler air for the weekend.
Trion High School has changed its Homecoming parade plans due to expected bad weather. Originally set for Thursday evening, the traditional outdoor parade is canceled, and the school will now host an indoor “reverse parade. ” This decision came after consulting a meteorologist who forecasted a 70% chance of rain and a 60% chance of storms that night.
The Journey Community Food Pantry will be holding a vital grocery distribution event today, Wednesday, September 24, 2025, providing essential food items to residents in need. The distribution is scheduled from 1 p.m. until 5 p.m. at its location at 15 Redmond Court NW, Rome, GA 30165.
