Oak Hill & The Martha Berry Museum is excited to announce the launch of “Family Mornings,” a brand-new event series designed to offer interactive and educational experiences for young learners and their families. The inaugural event is scheduled for Tuesday, July 22, from 10 AM until 1 PM.
Jack Zibluk, a Lookout Mountain resident and professor at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga (UTC), officially announced his candidacy for Georgia’s 53rd State Senate District on Saturday, June 28. His campaign launched at the Dade County Democratic picnic held at Cloudland Canyon State Park.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is set to host a comprehensive Open House tomorrow, Thursday, July 10, inviting prospective students and community members to explore its diverse programs and state-of-the-art facilities across all six campuses. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. at each location, offering a unique opportunity to engage with the college experience.
A routine dispatch concerning a suspicious vehicle late Tuesday night at the Summerville Housing Authority quickly escalated into a drug arrest, leading to the apprehension of Orville Wallin Jr. on drug possession charges.
Chattooga County youth aged 11 to 17 have a final opportunity to secure their spot in the Chattooga County Extension’s “Into the Wild” Summer Camp, with registration closing today at 5 PM. This overnight camp, organized by the University of Georgia Extension, Chattooga County, is set to take place on July 11th and 12th at Sloppy Floyd State Park’s Pioneer Camp. It promises an immersive outdoor experience designed to connect young people with nature and teach valuable wilderness skills.
The Chattooga Senior Center is preparing to host a community event, inviting everyone to their upcoming Indoor Yard Sale and Bake Sale on Friday, July 18th, 2025. The event will run from 9:30 AM to 12:30 PM at their facility located at 184 Senior Drive, Summerville, GA 30747.
The Georgia Court of Appeals has ruled that certifying election results is a required duty for local elections officials, not a choice. This ruling comes from the dismissal of a lawsuit by Julie Adams, a Republican board member in Fulton County who refused to certify last year’s presidential primary results. The judges stated that concerns about fraud can’t justify refusing to certify election results. Additionally, the Georgia Supreme Court recently invalidated four out of seven rules changes made by the State Election Board before last November’s elections, stating they overstepped their authority. Lawyers for the state, the Republican National Committee and the Georgia Republican Party countered that the board was within its legal rights to approve the new election rules, but the justices ruled unanimously that board members exceeded their rule making authority under the Georgia Constitution.
After a very wet spring, hay production in Chattooga County is now very active. Hay is a key part of the local economy and is the largest crop by land area, covering 7,793 acres. This crop is crucial for supporting the county’s livestock industry. A very wet spring caused initial challenges for hay production in the area, but area agricultural producers are now focused on harvesting hay. Chattooga County has 275 farms, according to the USDA. While poultry production represents the largest agricultural sector in Chattooga County, a significant majority of the county’s farms are involved, at least in part, with cattle farming. With the latest USDA figures indicating approximately 10,000 head of cattle in the county, the availability of quality hay is an essential commodity for feeding these animals and ensuring the profitability of these operations. This busy period for hay production underscores its importance to the overall economy of Chattooga County.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners is poised to address a comprehensive agenda at its regular scheduled meeting this Thursday, July 10, 2025, at 6:00 p.m. Highlighting the evening will be public hearings on the Fiscal Year 2026 Budget, proposed amendments to the county’s land development code, and a significant variance request.
As the summer days begin to dwindle, families and students across North Georgia are preparing for the inevitable return to the classroom. While most school systems across the state typically kick off their academic year in late July or August, start dates vary significantly within the region, with one county notably enjoying a much longer summer break.
