Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are preparing for a surge of unseasonably hot weather Friday, with temperatures expected to climb near record highs before a cool-down this weekend.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host a grand opening and open house for the newly renovated Hurley Community Development Center on Thursday, April 2, from 5 PM to 7 PM. The event will take place at 10050 Commerce Street in downtown Summerville.
The updated facility is designed to serve as a hub for corporate events, training sessions, and private meetings. Chamber officials say the move to this central downtown location will allow them to better support local businesses and provide information to visitors.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held shortly after 5 PM, and the doors will remain open until 7 PM. Refreshments will be provided, and the public is invited to attend and tour the facility.
The Chattooga High School Cheerleaders are hosting a fundraiser and would love your support.
They are currently selling a variety of spirit wear, including short sleeve tees, crewnecks, hoodies, stadium chairs, and stadium sweatshirt blankets. There are several design options available, giving fans plenty of ways to show their Indian pride.
Order deadline is April 2nd.
Payment is due at the time of order, and checks should be made payable to Chattooga High School Cheer.
Please check out the flyer for available designs, sizing, and pricing information. To place an order, contact a 2026-27 Chattooga cheerleader.
A Summerville man was arrested following a single-vehicle crash early Wednesday morning, March 18, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
The Georgia Department of Education is modernizing its Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) structure, reducing the number of career clusters from 17 to 14 to better align with today’s workforce needs.
State leaders say the updated framework keeps all 152 state-approved pathways in place while improving connections between high school coursework, college programs, and in-demand careers across Georgia.
Among the key changes is a stronger focus on high-demand industries to help build a more prepared workforce. The state is also introducing the “Construction for Geometry” option starting in the 2025–2026 school year, allowing students to earn math credit through the Carpentry Pathway.
Officials say the updates are part of Georgia’s “Top State for Talent” initiative, aimed at ensuring students graduate ready for enrollment, employment, enlistment, or entrepreneurship.
Rural King is expanding in northwest Georgia with the opening of its new store in Rome, giving customers across the region a new destination for farm, home and outdoor essentials.
State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says lawmakers are entering the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, with just five days remaining after completing Legislative Day 35 last week.
Trion High School is reminding families that April 1 is the last day to submit 2026-2027 enrollment forms and tuition.
Families in Chattooga County are invited to celebrate Easter with a community egg hunt this weekend in Menlo.
The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Menlo Park.
Organizers say the event is open to the public and encourages families to come out and enjoy a fun morning together.
The event is hosted by the Mayor and Menlo City Council, who wish everyone a Happy Easter.
A Summerville woman was arrested Monday night, March 23, after deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence in Chattooga County.