A sweeping new insurance reform measure signed into law by Governor Brian Kemp is expected to bring significant changes for Georgia homeowners, drivers and insurance companies.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is encouraging residents to consider opening their homes to a shelter pet.
Georgia drivers will get two additional weeks of relief at the gas pump after Governor Brian Kemp signed an executive order suspending the state’s motor fuel tax.
Members of the Chattooga County Democratic Party organized a peaceful protest in downtown Summerville on Saturday in support of a Trion High School student currently being held by federal immigration authorities.
A road closure is scheduled for Highland Avenue in Summerville this week due to planned infrastructure work in the area.
Highland Avenue will be closed to through traffic between East First Avenue and Sixth Avenue from Monday, May 18 through Friday, May 22. The closure will be in place daily from 7 AM until 8 PM.
Businesses and residents located within the closure area will still have access to their properties, but minor delays should be expected.
Motorists are encouraged to use Highway 27 northbound and southbound as an alternate route and follow posted detour signs around the construction zone.
A man arrested in Chattooga County last week was arrested later the same day in Floyd County on a separate shoplifting charge.
According to reports, 35-year-old Cody Lee Vickers of Fayette was arrested Thursday in Rome after he allegedly stole a pack of Camel Crush Menthol cigarettes from the Circle K on Shorter Avenue. The cigarettes were valued at $9.46.
Reports said Vickers had also been arrested earlier that same day in Chattooga County for shoplifting from a store there. The reports did not list what was allegedly stolen or where the incident happened.
Vickers is charged with shoplifting in both Floyd County and Chattooga County.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 16, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will stay warm through the middle of next week, with afternoon highs expected to climb into the mid to upper 80s across much of the area.
History was made in Thomaston, Georgia on Friday night as the Trion Lady Bulldogs captured the first state championship in program history with a thrilling 2-1 victory over Irwin County in the GHSA Class A Division II state title match.
Playing at Upson-Lee High School, the Lady Bulldogs rose to the occasion in a hard-fought championship battle worthy of a state final.
Allison Hudgins proved to be the hero for Trion, scoring both goals in the championship victory and helping secure the historic win for the Lady Bulldogs.
The state title marks not only the first girls’ soccer championship in Trion High School history, but also the first girls’ soccer state championship ever won by a Northwest Georgia program.
The historic victory caps off a memorable season for the Lady Bulldogs and forever cements their place in Trion athletics history.
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Summerville is gearing up for a busy summer season, with camping, hiking, fishing and family-friendly programs available for visitors.
Park Manager Katy Gramling says summer adventures at the park include several camping options, including electric campsites, backcountry campsites and a pioneer campground with water but no electricity.
Gramling says weekend reservations are mostly booked into June, but weekday campers may have a better chance of finding an available site.
Upcoming events at the park include Junior Ranger Camps June 10-12, June 22-25 and July 16-17. The camps are designed for children ages 6 to 12 and include outdoor skills, crafts and ranger-led activities. The park will also host “Star Spangled S’mores and Stories” on July 4 at 7 PM, featuring campfire games, a storybook, hot cocoa and s’mores.
Visitors can also enjoy the park’s lakes, hiking trails and access to the Pinhoti Trail. For reservations or more information, visit Georgia State Parks online or call the park office at 706-857-0826.