The Polk County Democratic Committee says it is standing by its endorsement of Shawn Harris for U.S. Congress, even after two additional Polk County candidates qualified as Democrats to run for the open seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District.
Adults in Chattooga County can get hands-on with creative technology later this month during Makerspace Monday at the Chattooga Library.
The event is set for Monday, January 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville. Organizers say the program is open to ages 18 and up, and registration is required.
Participants can sign up for a time slot to use makerspace equipment such as a Cricut, 3-D printers, a large-format printer, and a laser engraver. Materials are available at cost, or attendees can bring their own.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, January 16, 2026:
Light Rain Returns Tonight for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, With a Low-Confidence Winter Storm Signal This Weekend
The Georgia Department of Labor has released new local unemployment numbers for November 2025, and Chattooga County’s unemployment rate came in at 4.8%.
The Chattooga Indians football banquet is set for Wednesday, January 21 at 6:00 PM in the Chattooga High School cafeteria. Dinner will be served, with lasagna, salad, and drinks provided.
Parents and visitors are asked to bring dinner rolls/bread and desserts to help complete the meal.
The program is a chance for the community to come together and recognize and celebrate the 2025 team one final time.
As the new year begins, Atrium Health Floyd is reminding Northwest Georgians that respiratory illnesses like flu, COVID-19, and RSV tend to surge during the winter months—and prevention is still the best defense.
Governor Brian Kemp delivered the closing address at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s annual Eggs & Issues event earlier this week, outlining what he described as his top legislative and budget priorities for the 2026 General Assembly session.
Northwest Georgia will have a major national voice on campus this Martin Luther King Jr. Day as four-time GRAMMY-winning Christian hip-hop artist, author, and actor Lecrae headlines Berry College’s MLK Day celebration on Monday, January 19, 2026, at 10 a.m. in the Krannert Ballroom.
Candidate qualifying concluded on Wednesday for the Special Election to fill the unexpired term of Marjorie Taylor Greene in Congress. There are 17 Republicans, three Democrats, one Libertarian, and one independent who will be vying for the seat during the March 10 election.