Smoke is rising and whistles are blowing as the City of Summerville launches its highly anticipated annual “Steam into Summerville Railroad Days.” This six-week celebration, which centers around the historic Summerville Depot and its centerpiece—one of the few operating train turntables in the southeastern United States—is currently underway and runs through November 8th, promising an array of unique festivities for history buffs, families, and dedicated rail fans.
For young individuals in Chattooga County, participation in the dairy cattle show ring is proving to be far more than just a competitive event; it is a rigorous, interactive educational platform where profound life skills are molded alongside agricultural knowledge.
An early morning “Be On the Lookout” (BOLO) alert for a reckless driver resulted in the arrest of a 35-year-old man on DUI charges last week in Chattooga County.
Today is the last day of school before Fall Break, for both local high schools. Trion City Schools and Chattooga County Schools will be on fall break until Tuesday, October 14, 2025. Chattooga County Schools are on a four-day school week and are always out of class on Mondays. Monday, October 13th, will be a teacher work day in the Trion City School system.
Chattooga High School has once again demonstrated exceptional academic success, recording a four-year graduation rate that significantly surpasses the state average, according to data released by Chattooga County Schools.
Summerville Police are searching for the driver of a large white truck following a hit-and-run collision on Highway 114 late Tuesday evening. The incident occurred as the truck was reportedly attempting to merge due to approaching emergency vehicles.
The federal government formally shut down at 12:01 a.m. Wednesday after Congress failed to pass necessary funding legislation, immediately triggering concern across Georgia where an estimated 110,900 federal employees could see their paychecks halted.
Residents of Northwest Georgia are enjoying a period of exceptionally clear and warm weather today, thanks to a strong high-pressure system that has settled firmly over the region. This dominating atmospheric feature is suppressing typical autumn cloudiness, ushering in a stretch of stable conditions and daytime temperatures significantly warmer than the seasonal average.
The Summerville Recreation Department officially launched registration for its highly anticipated 2025-2026 Youth Basketball League at midnight on Wednesday, October 1st. Parents are encouraged to sign their children up early to secure a spot and take advantage of the discounted registration fee for the winter program.
Chattooga County Elections and Registration announced this week that a special election has been called for November 4, 2025, presenting residents with two crucial ballot questions concerning new sales and use taxes. The election will coincide with the Statewide Special Election for Public Service Commission Districts 2 and 3, aiming to maximize voter participation.
