Months after launching an investigation into Zentell Communications and former Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Blake Elsberry, the Georgia Bureau of Investigations (GBI) has provided no new public statements, confirming only that the probe is “active and ongoing.”
As autumn progresses in Northwest Georgia, Chattooga County residents are warned of an upcoming weather change, with the first frost of the season a possibility for Thursday and Friday nights. This shift in temperatures marks the end of the growing season for many sensitive plants. A high-pressure system will bring clear skies, calm winds, and cooler air, creating ideal conditions for frost.
Get ready to reclaim an hour of sleep! Daylight Saving Time (DST) officially concludes this coming Sunday, November 2, 2025, at 2:00 a.m. local time. This means it’s time to “fall back” and reset your clocks one hour earlier, returning them to 1:00 a.m.
As a federal government shutdown casts a worrying shadow over the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday, the Community Resource Center (CRC) of Chattooga County is sounding the alarm and mobilizing an urgent community response. The CRC is preparing for its annual “Home for the Holidays” Thanksgiving food distribution on November 20, 2025, facing unprecedented demand from families who may be left without essential food assistance.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has named Timothy Wall, a student in the Commercial Truck Driving Class – a program at the Walker County Campus – as the recipient of the Roper Corporation Scholarship for fall 2025.
Summerville Parks and Recreation is answering the growing demand for the nation’s fastest-growing sport by announcing a comprehensive lineup of Fall and Winter Pickleball Camps, led by popular local instructor Jessica Brown.
The City of Menlo is reminding residents that the city will be hosting a Halloween Candy Walk coming up on Halloween night, this Friday, October 31, 2025. The walk, sponsored by the City of Menlo and supported by Menlo area residents and businesses, will take place at Lawrence Park from 5 to 7 PM. Lawrence Park is located behind Menlo Presbyterian Church, at 71 Edison Street. Anyone with any questions about the Halloween Walk in Menlo may contact Menlo City Hall at 706-862-2440.
A new cohort of aspiring firefighters from across Chattooga County is making significant strides in their rigorous training, with the Trion Fire Class 25-02 demonstrating exceptional proficiency in critical search and rescue operations this week. The program, which commenced four weeks ago with nine dedicated individuals from various local fire departments, is pushing recruits to master the life-saving skills necessary for state certification.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 28, 2025:
Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will see an approaching cold front and a reinforcing dip in the jet stream usher in cooler temperatures and widespread rain, particularly from tonight through Wednesday. A powerful high-pressure system is also playing a role in shaping the region’s current atmospheric conditions.
