Chattooga County is in for an extended stretch of dry, sunny weather over the coming week, with comfortable afternoon temperatures and some of the chilliest overnight readings of the fall season. The National Weather Service says high pressure will dominate the weather pattern across Northwest Georgia, keeping rain chances extremely low through at least Thursday.
The Trion Lions Club is offering fresh pecans from the 2026 harvest, with proceeds supporting the club’s community service efforts.
The pecans are available at three locations in Chattooga County: Trion Drugs in Trion, Economy Pharmacy in Summerville, and Crossroads Pharmacy in Menlo.
This year’s selection includes 16-ounce packages of pecan halves for $14 and 16-ounce packages of pecan pieces, also priced at $14. Chocolate-covered pecans are available in 12-ounce packages for $11.
The annual pecan sale provides an opportunity for residents to purchase fresh pecans for holiday baking, homemade treats and gifts while supporting the Trion Lions Club’s charitable activities.
For more information about the pecan sale, contact Jan Morris at 706-346-7249.
A 38-year-old woman was arrested on a DUI charge following a traffic stop in Chattooga County on October 29.
West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church will host its annual Thanksgiving community outreach, “Adopt-A-Box,” on Saturday, November 21, providing Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
The church is preparing to provide Thanksgiving dinners for 200 families, with each meal designed to feed a family of four.
Meals will be distributed beginning at 10 AM at the Tag Office in Summerville.
Organizers say the distribution will be conducted through a drive-by pickup system, allowing families to remain in their vehicles as they line up on West Washington Street, directly in front of the Tag Office.
The church is also accepting donations to help support the outreach. Contributions can be made through Venmo at @WBFTCH, by check payable to West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church, or in cash.
The annual outreach is aimed at supporting local families and spreading the spirit of giving during the Thanksgiving season.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced plans to hire more than 2,000 additional employees during fiscal year 2027 to help process the growing number of disability and pension claims filed by veterans.
Georgia’s newly elected Agriculture Commissioner, Katherine Juhan-Arnold, will bring a background in farming, community agriculture, food education and infrastructure management to the state agency responsible for overseeing Georgia’s largest industry.
The Trion Bulldogs celebrated Senior Night in impressive fashion Friday evening, November 6, defeating BEST Academy of Atlanta 40-7 at Sam R. McCain Stadium in Trion.
The victory marked the 599th win in the history of the Trion football program, bringing the Bulldogs one victory away from the historic 600-win milestone.
Trion entered Friday night’s contest with a 7-2 record and improved to 8-2 with the convincing victory.
The Bulldogs held BEST Academy to just seven points while putting 40 points on the scoreboard in front of the home crowd.
The win provided a fitting conclusion to the regular season as Trion recognized its senior players and celebrated another milestone in the school’s long football tradition.
With 599 victories now recorded in program history, Trion will look to reach the 600-win mark in its next outing as the Bulldogs prepare for postseason play.
Residents in the Welcome Hill community near Trion will see new fire hydrants installed as part of a major water system improvement project planned by Chattooga County.
The Summerville Depot will be a busy place today as the annual Community Art Show gets underway and the final Steam Into Summerville train of the 2026 season arrives in town.
Criminal charges filed against a former 17-year-old Armuchee resident following a shooting that injured another juvenile in August 2025 have been dismissed in Floyd County Superior Court.
