State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee, who represents Chattooga County and parts of Floyd County, reported a highly productive fifth week of the 2026 Georgia legislative session as lawmakers returned to the Capitol on February 9. Over four legislative days, the Georgia House passed and adopted 23 bills and resolutions as momentum continues to build toward Crossover Day, the key deadline that determines which legislation remains eligible for passage this session.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is inviting the community to get creative during its upcoming Makerspace Monday event at the Chattooga County Library in Summerville.
Laughter, music, and a dose of classic country-style fun are coming to downtown Summerville as Summerville Main Street presents the “Hee Haw Country Western Revue.”
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Awards Night and Leadership Chattooga Student Edition fundraiser on Saturday, March 28, bringing together local businesses, community leaders, and supporters for an evening of celebration and fundraising.
Community leaders, healthcare professionals, and residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care and Urgent Care facility in Summerville.
Republican Georgia Public Service Commission incumbent Tricia Pridemore announced Tuesday that she will not seek reelection this year, a move that adds fresh uncertainty to the balance of power on the five-member panel that regulates monopoly utilities such as Georgia Power.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, February 20, 2026:
Warmth that feels more like April will continue across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia through Friday, with afternoon temperatures running above average and flirting with daily records in parts of the region. Friday’s highs are expected to reach the mid to upper 70s, and if cloud cover breaks for long stretches during the afternoon, a few locations could end up tying or breaking records.
Early voting is underway in the special elections to fill the 53rd Senate District seat in the Georgia General Assembly and the race for the 14th Congressional District in the U.S. Congress.
President Donald Trump made a whirlwind visit to Rome on Thursday, stopping at The Varsity before ending the day with a rally at Coosa Steel where he praised his tariff policies to a loud, energized crowd.
