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November 30, 2025

Summerville Christmas Parade Postponed

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The City of Summerville has announced that due to expected rainfall on Monday, December 1st, the Summerville Christmas Parade has been rescheduled.

New Parade Date: Monday, December 8th

Start Time: 7:00 p.m.

City officials say the decision was made to ensure a safer and more enjoyable parade experience for participants and spectators. The parade will follow the same planned route and lineup schedule originally announced.

WZQZ will provide additional parade reminders and details as the new date approaches

November 30, 2025

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Floyd County Commission Rejects Solar Farm Proposal and Chicken Zoning Request

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The Floyd County Commission has rejected two separate zoning requests affecting properties in the Silver Creek and Horseleg Creek Road areas. Commissioners voted 3–0 to deny a special-use permit that would have allowed a solar farm to be constructed on a 40-acre undeveloped tract off Isbell Road.

November 30, 2025

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Chattooga County Housing Market Shifts Toward Balance in 2025

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Home sales in Chattooga County showed noticeable changes in 2025 compared to 2024, with the local housing market shifting toward a more balanced pace. While home values continued to rise slightly this year, the overall number of sales slowed compared to the busier market conditions seen in 2024.

November 29, 2025

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Trion Heights Baptist Church Drive-Thru Nativity To Run December 1st – 25th

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The Trion Heights Baptist Church will present their drive-thru nativity titled “The Light of Christmas” free of charge to the community December the 1st through the 25th. The nativity will be presented each night from 6-8 pm. Trion Heights Baptist Church is located at 301 Rossville Boulevard in Trion.

November 29, 2025

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Rain Moves Into Northwest Georgia Tonight

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Dry conditions will continue across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia through the day, but changes arrive tonight as the next weather system moves in. High clouds will continue to stream across the region, and while humidity levels will drop near fire-danger thresholds, the dry air is expected to ease after today.

November 29, 2025

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Arrest Report – Saturday – November 29, 2025

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, November 29, 2025:

November 29, 2025

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Summerville Man Arrested After Meth and Marijuana Found During Traffic Stop

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A Summerville man is facing multiple drug charges after police say they located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a late-night traffic stop. According to the incident report, the arrest happened on November 15th after authorities issued a lookout for a green Honda Civic linked to an earlier shoplifting incident at the Summerville Walmart.

November 29, 2025

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Small Business Saturday Brings Big Support to Local Shops Across Northwest Georgia

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Small Business Saturday is here, and local merchants across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia say the day plays a major role in keeping hometown businesses strong. While Black Friday often draws shoppers to large retailers and online stores, Small Business Saturday shifts the focus back to the locally owned shops, restaurants, and service providers that form the backbone of rural communities.

November 29, 2025

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Political Shuffle Ahead: Greene to Leave Congress as Multiple Candidates Announce State and Federal Bids

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Northwest Georgia’s political landscape is shifting as Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene prepares to step down from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Greene announced she will resign effective January 5, 2026, a move that will trigger a special election to fill the remainder of her term.

November 29, 2025

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Summerville Woman Reports Missing Prescription; Police Investigate Incident at CVS

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating a report of missing medication after a local woman said her prescription was picked up but never delivered to her. According to the incident report, the call came in on November 13th when an officer was dispatched to CVS in Summerville regarding a possible lost or stolen prescription.