In a move celebrating both Georgia’s rich traditions and the substantial economic contributions of a thriving industry, Governor Brian Kemp has officially proclaimed August as Shooting Sports Month in Georgia. This annual designation aims to encourage residents of all experience levels to safely engage in shooting sports activities throughout the month.
The Children’s Advocacy Center of the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (CAC-LMJC) has announced its annual Golf Tournament, set to take place on Thursday, September 25, 2025, at The LaFayette Golf Course, located at 1 Fred Henry Drive, LaFayette, GA 30728. This highly anticipated event offers community members a unique opportunity to hit the links while providing crucial support for children in the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit who have experienced abuse and neglect.
Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for a week of persistent rainfall and scattered thunderstorms, with an elevated risk of localized flooding expected to linger particularly through Thursday. The wet conditions are primarily due to a “wedge” of high pressure building southwestward down the eastern seaboard, coupled with deep moisture continually flowing northward across the state.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 5, 2025:
Robert Wayne “Pete” Denson, a respected community leader, former Chattooga County Commissioner, member of the Chattooga County Young Farmers, and co-founder of the Chattooga Shrine Club, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his residence in Summerville, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.
A 35-year-old Adairsville man is facing serious charges after allegedly using counterfeit currency to pay for a vehicle during a private sale, according to local authorities. Russell Dan Evans, 35, has been identified as the suspect in the case and is now charged with first-degree forgery.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is alerting local residents about ongoing phone scams targeting the community. In one scam, callers claim that a warrant has been issued for the recipient’s arrest due to failure to appear for jury duty. The scammer demands a $500 fine to prevent the arrest, stating the warrant will be recalled once payment is made.
Mohawk Industries, a leading flooring manufacture, has recently provided funding for LifeVac kits to equip the City of Summerville’s Police and Fire Departments with the life-saving tool. LifeVac is a noninvasive, nonpowered, portable ACD (Airway Clearance Device) designed to remove an object from a victim’s airway when choking.
Chattooga County is poised to apply for a substantial $1 million federal grant to initiate the first phase of renovations for the historic Tooga Theater, a cherished landmark in downtown Summerville. The funding request, slated for submission to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) around August 16, aims to transform the 1940s venue into a dynamic public event space, bolstering downtown revitalization efforts.
A bridge to recovery, healing, health, and well-being is what Bridge Health provides to thousands of people each year in the Northwest Georgia community. Formerly known as Lookout Mountain Community Services, Bridge Health offers no- and low-cost mental health, substance use, and disability services to the citizens of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker Counties.
