Trion Elementary School’s own Mrs. Tina Lee recently stood alongside Georgia State Superintendent Richard Woods at the NOURISH Helping Hands Conference held at Emory University, shedding light on the profound impact of the “Helping Hands Ending Hunger” (HHEH) program. Mrs. Lee spoke about the initiative’s importance and the tangible difference it continues to make in her community and across the state.
Georgia DOT’s Northwest District, serving 17 counties across Northwest Georgia, is issuing a critical reminder to motorists about the state’s “Move Over” law, emphasizing the severe dangers faced by first responders working on road shoulders. The Cartersville-based government organization highlights that crashes occurring on the shoulder are just as serious, if not more so, than those in active travel lanes, often involving the very individuals dedicated to public safety.
The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety (GOHS) is urging Georgia parents and guardians to take advantage of free car seat safety checks ahead of and during National Child Passenger Safety Week, slated for September 21-27, 2025. The initiative aims to ensure children are riding in the correct safety seats, properly installed according to their height and weight, to prevent serious injuries and fatalities.
Northwest Georgia residents are invited to immerse themselves in art, music, and community this weekend as the Paradise Garden Foundation hosts Finster Fest at Howard Finster’s iconic Paradise Garden. Kicking off today, Saturday, September 20th, and continuing Sunday, September 21st, from 10 am to 5 pm daily, this year’s festival holds special significance with the highly anticipated reopening of the World’s Folk Art Church.
Aviation enthusiasts can now secure their tickets for the highly anticipated 2025 Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show, returning to the Russell Regional Airport in Rome, Georgia, from October 17-19, 2025. Voted twice as one of USA Today’s top 10 fan favorite air shows in the world, the award-winning event promises a spectacular three-day experience.
A collaborative six-week law enforcement sweep across Georgia, dubbed “Operation No Escape,” has resulted in the capture of 177 fugitives accused of violent crimes, officials announced Thursday. The intensive surge, led by the FBI Atlanta field office and the U.S. Marshals Service for the Northern District of Georgia, brought together agencies statewide to track down suspects wanted on violent crime warrants.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, September 19, 2025:
Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County residents can anticipate a prolonged stretch of warm, humid, and mostly sunny weather from today, Friday, September 19th, through the upcoming weekend and into early next week. High temperatures are consistently expected to reach the upper 80s and low 90s, reminiscent of mid-summer conditions.
While other municipalities in Chattooga County have opted for alternate dates for Halloween activities, the City of Menlo will be having their Halloween Walk on October 31, 2025. The city has announced the event, to be held at Lawrence Park on Halloween night from 5-7 PM, and invites children to come and have some Halloween fun – on Halloween.
Chattooga County property owners should prepare for their 2025 property tax bills, which are officially active as of today. The Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s office announced that bills were sent to print vendors on Wednesday night and are expected to arrive in mailboxes over the next few weeks. All payments for the 2025 tax year will be due by December 2, 2025.
