A Summerville man was arrested following a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, March 18, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
The Georgia Department of Education is modernizing its Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) structure, reducing the number of career clusters from 17 to 14 to better align with today’s workforce needs.
State leaders say the updated framework keeps all 152 state-approved pathways in place while improving connections between high school coursework, college programs, and in-demand careers across Georgia.
Among the key changes is a stronger focus on high-demand industries to help build a more prepared workforce. The state is also introducing the “Construction for Geometry” option starting in the 2025–2026 school year, allowing students to earn math credit through the Carpentry Pathway.
Officials say the updates are part of Georgia’s “Top State for Talent” initiative, aimed at ensuring students graduate ready for enrollment, employment, enlistment, or entrepreneurship.
Rural King is expanding in northwest Georgia with the opening of its new store in Rome, giving customers across the region a new destination for farm, home and outdoor essentials.
State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says lawmakers are entering the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, with just five days remaining after completing Legislative Day 35 last week.
Trion High School is reminding families that April 1 is the last day to submit 2026-2027 enrollment forms and tuition.
Families in Chattooga County are invited to celebrate Easter with a community egg hunt this weekend in Menlo.
The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Menlo Park.
Organizers say the event is open to the public and encourages families to come out and enjoy a fun morning together.
The event is hosted by the Mayor and Menlo City Council, who wish everyone a Happy Easter.
A Summerville woman was arrested Monday night, March 23, after deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence in Chattooga County.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 25, 2026:
Warm Then Cooler: Dry Stretch Raises Fire Weather Concerns in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a week of temperature swings, with conditions bouncing from near-normal to well above normal before cooling off again this weekend.
The Floyd County Commission is expected to consider emergency funding to relocate several government offices following a fire that destroyed the Historic Floyd County Courthouse on Monday.
County officials say the building housed the Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor, and Tag Office. All employees were safely evacuated after smoke was reported around 2:12 p.m., and supervisors conducted a roll call to ensure everyone made it out safely.
Rome-Floyd Fire Department crews worked for hours to battle the blaze, while multiple law enforcement agencies secured the area as smoke spread across downtown Rome. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.
In the meantime, residents can still access services online, including property tax payments and tag renewals. County leaders say plans are already underway to establish temporary locations and restore in-person services as quickly as possible.