Partly Cloudy Today With High Humidity And A Chance Of Thunderstorms

Northwest Georgia residents can expect a warm and partly cloudy day with a high of 93°and a low overnight of 69°. While sunshine will make an appearance, there is a notable chance of thunderstorms this afternoon. The day will start with partly cloudy skies, transitioning to periods of sunshine. However, as the afternoon progresses, the likelihood of thunderstorms increases, with a 30% chance of rain. Winds will be coming from the west-northwest at a gentle 7 mph, providing a slight breeze, but humidity will be high, making it feel like temperatures in the mid to upper 90’s. As night falls, temperatures will drop to a low of 72°. The evening will remain partly cloudy and humid, with light and variable winds. The chance of rain is 10% overnight. Looking ahead for the workweek, the weather will continue to be hot and humid. Highs will generally be in the mid-90’s,  while nighttime lows will settle in the lower 70s. Thunderstorms are likely, especially on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Arrest Report – Sunday – July 13, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, July 13, 2025:

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Chattooga Historical Society Meeting Tomorrow Focusing On Cherokee Native American History

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The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its summer meeting tomorrow, Sunday, July 13th at 2 PM at the historic depot in Summerville. The meeting will focus on “The Lives and Legacy of the Cherokee Natives,” honoring the area’s indigenous people before the county was established in 1838.  Prior to 1838, Chattooga County was a landscape profoundly different from today, primarily populated by Cherokee communities with distinct culture and loosely connected towns. Historical records indicate seven such towns within what would become Chattooga County, with the major centers being Chattooga, Island Town, and Broomtown. Other significant settlements included Kar Tah (Dirt Town), Raccoon Town, Dirtseller Mountain, and Scraper Mountain. The meeting tomorrow will also discuss the Cherokee’s forced removal during The Trail of Tears. Local Cherokee expert Dale Willingham will present and showcase his collection of Native American artifacts. The Chattooga County Historical Society invites the community to attend and learn about the Cherokee people’s history in the region.

Stolen Medication Reported In Summerville

On Monday of this week, a Summerville man reported the theft of medication from his residence on Highland Avenue.  Terry Anthony told Summerville Police that on July 3rd, he went to a doctor’s appointment at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome and when he returned home, he discovered some pain medication missing.  Anthony told police that he had left the medication in a bag on the table of his home.  Anthony told police he needed a police report to give to his doctor for replacement of the medication.

Georgia Power Updates Plans Due To Energy Demands

This week, Georgia Power and state energy regulators acknowledged uncertainty in the utility’s future energy demand forecasts, needing updates in the coming years. During a Public Service Commission hearing, critics argued that Georgia Power is not promoting energy efficiency enough.

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Quality Rated Family Support Call Center Launched

The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has launched the Quality Rated (QR) Family Support Call Center to improve family support services. This new system combines the 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS child care helpline with additional resources to help families access childcare information and other DECAL programs more easily. Starting July 1, 2025, DECAL specialists began answering calls, offering assistance with high-quality child care referrals, enrollment processes, and connecting families to various DECAL departments. The QR Family Support Call Center is available in multiple languages, including English and Spanish. Families can reach the center by calling 1-877-ALL-GA-KIDS from Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., excluding state holidays. They can also email findqrcare@decal. ga.gov or use the online childcare search service at https://families. decal. ga.gov. The initiative aims to streamline access to child care and other early education services for Georgia families.

World-Famous Budweiser Clydesdales Coming To Rome Next Week

The world-famous Budweiser Clydesdales are coming to Downtown Rome on Friday, July 18. The appearance is part of a tour by Anheuser-Busch to honor service members, with a portion of proceeds from certain Budweiser products going to Folds of Honor. “They are going to be making several deliveries, and they will be on Broad Street from 3 until 5 p.m., said Kristi Kent with the Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism. “That is just a fun photo moment. It’s a good opportunity to see something cool. The horses are beautiful and they have the cutest little Dalmatian. I have never seen a cuter Dalmatian. He just sits there, perched in the seat, and just kind of looks around, all prim and proper. It’s just the cutest thing in the world.” More details concerning the visit are expected to be released in the coming week.

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Georgia Supreme Court Unveils Comprehensive Plan To Navigate AI’s Impact On Judicial System

The Georgia Supreme Court is taking proactive steps to manage the rapidly expanding influence of artificial intelligence within the state’s judicial system, announcing a comprehensive three-year plan to address the integration and potential misuse of AI technologies.

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Trump Administration Withholds $200 Million In Georgia Education Grants Over ‘Radical Left-Wing Agenda’ Review

More than $200 million in federal education grants designated for Georgia schools are currently being withheld by the Trump administration, just weeks before the new academic year is set to begin. The unprecedented freeze comes as the administration reviews whether certain state education programs are advancing what officials deem a “radical left-wing agenda,” according to the Learning Policy Institute (LPI).

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Trion Man Indicted On Felony DUI, Serious Injury Charges Following December 2023 Crash

A Trion man has been indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury in connection with a serious automobile accident that occurred in December 2023.

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