Georgia’s official state song reaches a major milestone on January 1, 2026, when the original 1930 music and lyrics of “Georgia on My Mind” enter the public domain. That means the underlying composition—its sheet music and words—can be legally reused, reprinted, performed, and adapted without needing permission.
A Trion man was arrested on Christmas Day following a reported domestic disturbance, according to an arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy A. McElhaney has released the Coroner’s Office 2025 Statistic Report, outlining the number and types of death investigations handled during the year.
According to the report, the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office investigated 115 total cases in 2025. Of those, 84 were classified as natural deaths, while 20 were ruled accidental. The report also lists 5 suicides, 2 homicides, and 4 cases still listed as cause pending.
The report notes that these numbers reflect deaths investigated by the Coroner’s Office that were unexpected, unattended, or not from natural causes. It also states the totals do not include most hospice, nursing home, or inpatient hospital deaths.
Summerville Parks and Recreation has announced that registration is now open for its 2026 Spring Sports season, giving local families the chance to sign up young athletes for the months ahead.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of December, 2025:
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention is reporting very high flu activity in Georgia as cases continue rising across the state and the country.
One of three suspects wanted in connection with an armed robbery has been returned to Floyd County to face charges, according to law enforcement officials.
A Chattooga County man was arrested on Christmas Eve following an incident that began at a local business and ended at a residence on Lakeside Lane, according to an arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 1, 2026:
Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia will kick off 2026 with bright skies, dry air, and mild temperatures under abundant sunshine. With high pressure sliding east across the Gulf, afternoon highs will rebound several degrees above normal—generally reaching the upper 50s to low 60s. Dewpoints will gradually rise through the day, but the air remains dry enough to keep any fire weather concerns at bay.
