U.S. Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-GA) lauded a LaFayette manufacturing facility this week, promoting it as a quintessential example of “Made in America” industry. However, her enthusiastic social media post quickly drew scrutiny from online commenters who pointed to the plant’s Chinese ownership and questioned claims about its use of exclusively American-made materials.
Residents and visitors to Summerville will have a unique opportunity to step back in time on Sunday, October 12, 2025, as ‘The Depot’ hosts an ‘Old Fashioned Sunday Dinner’ complete with live gospel music and a much-anticipated train arrival.
The City of Summerville is actively seeking a qualified and experienced professional to fill the vital role of Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent. This leadership position is critical to ensuring the efficient operation and maintenance of the city’s wastewater treatment facilities. The Wastewater Treatment Plant Superintendent will be responsible for planning, organizing, and directing all aspects of the city’s wastewater treatment plant. This includes a broad range of responsibilities from technical oversight to personnel management and regulatory compliance.
At this year’s Sum-Nelly event, students from Chattooga County’s Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) program will showcase their skills using a new Careers on Wheels trailer. This trailer, funded by grants from the Georgia Chamber Foundation and the Tillotson-Menlo Charitable Foundation, acts as a mobile classroom and marketplace. It aims to highlight student talents, promote CTAE pathways, and encourage community involvement in the workforce.
What initially appeared to be a perplexing discovery for a Summerville homeowner has been identified as the remains of a family pet, after bones were uncovered during excavation work on Roosevelt Street.
Area golfers are encouraged to mark their calendars and register now for the 6th annual Drive One FORE! Habitat Golf Tournament, hosted by Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley. Scheduled for Monday, October 6th – a significant day globally as it coincides with World Habitat Day – the tournament will take place at the picturesque Meadow Lakes Golf Course in Cedartown.
The Georgia Department of Labor reported on Thursday that Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate rose slightly to 3.8% in July, a figure that remains unchanged from the same month last year. This modest increase of four-tenths of a percentage point over the previous month reflects a complex economic landscape, characterized by growth in the labor force and a notable rise in initial claims for unemployment benefits.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 21, 2025:
Northwest Georgia can expect a warm and mostly dry Thursday before a significant shift in weather brings widespread showers and thunderstorms throughout the upcoming weekend. Temperatures will hover in the mid-to-high 80s until a noticeable cool-down arrives next week.
The 2025 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is kicking off today. The fair takes place off Highway 100 in Summerville. The fair, which runs through Sunday, promises a fun-filled weekend for visitors of all ages, with a wide array of attractions, concerts, and events, all included with gate admission.
