As the calendar turns to 2026, a slate of new state laws passed by the Georgia General Assembly last year will begin to take effect, bringing changes that could affect how Georgians buy homes, drive cars, access health care, and participate in elections.
Throughout the past year, the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia stood beside families during some of their most difficult moments, delivering critical help after disasters and emergencies across the region. From responding to home fires to providing emergency relief and recovery assistance, Red Cross volunteers worked tirelessly to bring stability, comfort, and hope to those in need.
Card collectors and gaming fans are invited to gather for Trion Card Night on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, at the Trion Recreation Department.
The event will run from 4:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at the recreation department located at 90 Dalton Street in Trion. Organizers say the evening is open to collectors, traders, and players of all experience levels.
Featured cards include sports cards such as baseball, football, and basketball, along with trading card games (TCG) like Pokémon and Magic: The Gathering. Tables will be available for reservation for those looking to trade, sell, or play during the event.
Anyone interested in reserving a table or needing additional information is asked to contact Alex at (706) 584-0567.
Bull riding is set to return to downtown Rome as the Cherokee Feed Three Rivers Bull Riding event charges back into The Forum River Center on January 9 and 10 for its 18th year.
Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Department of Public Safety released new enforcement and crash numbers Monday for the Christmas Holiday Travel Period, showing hundreds of citations and multiple fatal crashes statewide.
A Tuesday morning house fire was reported before 5 a.m. at a home near Hunt Street and Highway 48 in Summerville.
The Summerville Fire Department responded to the scene along with Summerville Police and other emergency workers. Officials say the fire was contained to a single room, preventing it from spreading throughout the home.
No injuries were reported and there was no word as the cause of the fire.
As Northwest Georgia rings in the New Year, law enforcement and safety officials are urging everyone across Chattooga County and the region to make one decision now that can save lives later: don’t drink and drive.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 30, 2025:
A sharp turn back to winter weather is bringing more than just chilly air — it’s also raising the risk of wildfires across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia. Forecasters say dry air, breezy northwest winds, and dry fuels will combine Tuesday afternoon through early evening, prompting a Red Flag Warning.
If you’re looking for a family-friendly way to welcome the New Year, James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is inviting the community to step outside for a special New Year’s Eve Hike—tomorrow night, Wednesday, December 31, 2025.
