As Thanksgiving travel increases across Georgia, law enforcement agencies statewide — including the Summerville Police Department, Trion Police Department, and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office — are stepping up patrols to keep roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
The Georgia Department of Education has released its 2026 legislative priorities, outlining key goals that will shape State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ discussions with lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session and guide the agency’s work in the years ahead.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for November 24, 2025:
Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, will see an active weather pattern develop this week as warm temperatures, rain, and even the potential for severe weather move in.
The Chattooga County Extension Office has announced that several of its diagnostic agricultural services will undergo small price adjustments beginning December 1, 2025. The update comes as the University of Georgia Extension System works to offset rising shipping and processing costs associated with soil, water, and forage testing.
Several downtown Summerville businesses are teaming up to offer a special holiday shopping event on Thanksgiving night, inviting residents to kick off the Christmas season with late-night deals, refreshments, and festive fun.
With the holiday season quickly approaching, Chattooga County residents are encouraged to secure their tickets now for the annual “Breakfast with Santa” fundraiser — an event that is less than two weeks away and expected to sell out.
The holiday magic is returning to downtown Calhoun as the Friends of Calhoun’s GEM Theatre announce a full lineup of free Christmas movies throughout December. The theatre, one of the region’s most beloved historic landmarks, will welcome families from Northwest Georgia to enjoy classic holiday favorites at no cost.
The U.S. Postal Service has officially launched this year’s Operation Santa, a long-running holiday program that connects children and families in need with generous volunteers willing to “adopt” their letters to Santa and help make Christmas a little brighter.
Santa will be making a special visit to Leroy Massey Elementary School on Sunday, November 30th. The event runs from 3 until 6 p.m., and families are asked to park in the back parking lot. Admission is five dollars per child, or ten dollars total for families with multiple children. Kids can enjoy holiday hot chocolate, festive cookies, and a make-and-take ornament craft. Parents should bring a phone or camera to take pictures with Santa. That’s Santa at LMES on Sunday, November 30th from 3 to 6 p.m.
