Georgia drivers are noticing a subtle but persistent upward trend at the pump, as the state’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline quietly edges higher. Though the increase is slight, it serves as a reminder that even minimal fluctuations can impact household budgets.
Two men are facing severe legal consequences in Alabama after authorities busted their latest unsanctioned combat sports operation, “The Pit,” over the past weekend. This comes after the same individuals were previously warned by officials in Chattooga County about the illegality of their fight-organizing activities in Georgia.
A vital piece of Chattooga County’s industrial landscape, the Chattooga River Bridge carrying the Chattooga & Chickamauga Railway (CCKY) line in Trion, is earning recognition as likely the oldest standing bridge in the county, a testament to late 19th-century American engineering.
A Catoosa County jury convicted Ladarius Nollie, a 35-year-old resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, of trafficking fentanyl following a one-day trial held before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House. Nollie was immediately sentenced to five years in prison, followed by 25 years of probation.
A Chattooga County woman was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, but fled the scene. Later, deputies arrested the woman during a domestic call on James Street in Summerville.
Dreamer’s Outreach in Summerville is sponsoring a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The 5K walk starts with registration at 8 AM and the walk getting underway at 9 AM. The starting point for the event will be Kuzzins at 105 Hemlock Street in Summerville. In addition to the walk, there will be dancing and fun, with a “Pink Line Dance” after the walk. For more information, contact the event organizer, Maurice Martin at 706-844-2710.
October marks Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are uniting to spread a vital message: “There’s power in knowing.” Both healthcare providers are urging women across the region to prioritize their annual mammograms as the most effective tool in the fight against breast cancer.
North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC) has announced the opening of its 2025-2026 Art Contest, inviting students from kindergarten through fifth grade across its seven-county service area to explore the vital role of electricity in their daily lives.
A burglary over the weekend was reported at D&D Trailer on Highway 27 in Trion. The owner of D&D Trailer, Levi Dodd, discovered the break-in and provided crucial surveillance footage, leading to the identification of a man and a woman.
Motorists traveling on Interstate 75 southbound are being advised to brace for significant delays on Tuesday, October 7th, as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) maintenance crews execute necessary shoulder repairs.
