Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 26, 2025:
Chattooga County residents are in for a delightful reprieve from typical late summer heat this week, as a strong and dry high-pressure system settles over the Eastern U.S., ushering in exceptionally pleasant, fall-like weather conditions. Expect cool temperatures, abundant sunshine, and remarkably low humidity for the better part of the workweek, before a slight warming trend and increased rain chances arrive by late Thursday.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced that maintenance crews will close the right northbound lane of I-75 on Wednesday, August 27, to perform necessary roadway repairs.
The Town of Trion has announced its next regular Workshop and Council Meeting, inviting residents to attend the important municipal proceedings on Thursday, August 28, 2025, at the Town Hall.
Chattooga County’s housing market presented a nuanced picture in July 2025, with home prices continuing a modest upward trend, even as sales activity significantly slowed and properties took much longer to sell compared to the previous year.
The World’s Folk Art Church, a beloved and recently re-opened centerpiece of Howard Finster’s visionary Paradise Garden, is the vibrant star of the official Finster Fest 2025 poster, unveiled recently. Designed by acclaimed Decatur, Georgia, artist Mary Pousner, the striking artwork sets an exciting tone for the upcoming festival, scheduled for September 20-21, 2025, at Paradise Garden in the Pennville Community.
While Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer, and the official start of autumn is still weeks away on the calendar, residents of Northwest Georgia are getting a head start on fall-like temperatures. After enduring several weeks of sweltering heat, a distinct cool-down is sweeping across the region, bringing with it a refreshing taste of autumn.
The Chattooga High School 2025 Homecoming Court has been revealed, paving the way for the school’s homecoming celebration on Thursday, September 12th. This event will take place during the Chattooga Indians football team’s home game versus the Gordon Central Warriors at Buddy Windle Little Big Horn Stadium, where the Homecoming royalty for this year will be honored.
A Chattooga County Grand Jury issued indictments against nine individuals, bringing a range of serious charges from drug trafficking and possession to felony fleeing and obstruction of justice, according to recent court records.
State Representative Katie Dempsey will be the keynote speaker at a public forum and training module aimed at preventing veteran suicides in Rome, Georgia. The event, titled “The Resilient Mind: Upstream Interventions to Prevent Veteran Suicide,” is being hosted by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health and will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harvest Moon Cafe, located at 234 Broad St.