As thousands of Georgians prepare to hit the roads this Labor Day weekend to celebrate the unofficial end of summer, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing a stern warning to prioritize safety. Law enforcement agencies across the state, including the Georgia State Patrol (GSP) and Commercial Vehicle Enforcement (CVE) Officers, will deploy high-visibility patrols with a zero-tolerance approach to unsafe driving.
Residents of Chattooga County can expect a warm and increasingly humid Labor Day weekend, with a rising chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms from Saturday through Monday, according to the latest weather forecasts. While temperatures will remain near or slightly below seasonal averages, the area will still experience classic late-summer conditions, with no severe weather currently anticipated.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 29, 2025:
The Chattooga County Republican Party is set to host its September meeting, featuring two distinguished speakers: JaQuon Stembridge, Assistant Secretary of the Georgia Republican Party (GAGOP), and Reagan Box, a candidate for U.S. Senate. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 9, 2025, at 6:30 PM, and will take place in the Georgia Room at Jefferson’s on Commerce Street in Summerville.
An undercover operation earlier this month in Summerville led to multiple arrests for the illegal sale of vapes and tobacco products to underage individuals, shining a spotlight on the persistent challenge of youth vaping in Chattooga County despite state laws.
An aggressive invasive plant, Japanese stiltgrass (Microstegium vimineum), is rapidly colonizing moist, shaded woodlands and floodplains across Georgia, particularly in the state’s northwest region. This silent invader poses a significant threat to local biodiversity, outcompeting native vegetation and disrupting delicate forest ecosystems. Experts are urging early detection and removal to prevent its widespread dominance.
The annual Finster Fest is set to return to Paradise Garden in Pennville on September 20 and 21, promising a rich tapestry of art, crafts, music, and southern food. This year’s celebration holds particular significance with the highly anticipated grand opening of Howard Finster’s Worlds Folk Art Church, adding a new landmark to the iconic folk art environment.
As thousands of Georgians prepare to hit the roads for the unofficial end-of-summer Labor Day weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing a stern warning: expect a significant increase in law enforcement presence with a focus on driver safety. The 78-hour holiday travel period kicks off this Friday, August 29, at 6:00 p.m., and concludes Monday, September 1, at 11:59 p.m.
Graduates of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) are set to significantly out-earn their peers without college degrees, with bachelor’s degree holders projected to earn an astounding $1.4 million more in lifetime earnings, according to a new economic impact study commissioned by the University System of Georgia (USG). This comprehensive analysis underscores the profound long-term value and financial return of a GHC education.
A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly engaging in a street race at speeds topping 110 mph on Highway 27 north of Trion, according to local law enforcement. Nicholas Gilreath faces multiple charges following the high-speed incident.
