Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr has issued a stark warning to residents regarding the alarming proliferation of products containing 7-OH (7-hydroxymitragynine), a dangerously potent opioid-like substance now readily available in convenience stores, gas stations, and vape shops across the state.
The compassionate care nurse Rob Wade showed to a patient at the Atrium Health Floyd Chattooga Emergency Department was noticed by the patient’s mother.
Georgia Highlands College (GHC) is experiencing a historic enrollment boom, recognized by the University System of Georgia (USG) Board of Regents this month for achieving the highest growth among state colleges. This remarkable increase is part of a broader, record-setting enrollment trend across the entire USG.
In a strategic move to bolster its leadership and further its mission of whole-person care, AdventHealth Georgia announced today the appointment of two new C-suite executives: Paris Dukes as chief people officer and Patricia “Trish” Price as chief nursing officer. These key additions underscore the health system’s deep commitment to clinical excellence, a thriving team culture, and service to the communities of Northwest Georgia.
Chattooga County residents are encouraged to get a head start on holiday giving by participating in Blood Assurance’s “Sleighin’ It” Blood Donor Drive next Friday, November 21st. The event aims to bolster local blood supplies and make a critical difference for patients in the community.
The drive will take place on Friday, November 21st, from 12:00 pm to 3:00 pm at 170 Farrar Dr. in Summerville, GA 30747.
Last week, a Northwest Georgia man was sentenced in connection with child sex crimes after a September trial where a jury found him guilty.
The Chattooga Chamber of Commerce and the Community Resource Center (CRC) are joining forces to address a pressing community need with their upcoming “Feed the Need Lunch & Tour” event. Scheduled for November 17th, 2025, at 12:00 PM, this event offers a unique opportunity for residents to learn more about the CRC’s vital work while contributing to a crucial cause: alleviating hunger within Chattooga County.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, November 14, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are in for a pleasant four-day stretch of weather, as a stable atmospheric pattern promises mostly sunny skies and a steady, unseasonable warming trend from today, Friday, November 14, through Monday, November 17.
The Trion Bulldogs are gearing up for a high-stakes gridiron battle tonight as they kick off their 2025 GHSA Class A Division II playoff journey. Trion will face the Hawkinsville Red Devils in a highly anticipated first-round matchup at Bobby Gentry Stadium in Hawkinsville, with kickoff slated for 7:00 PM.
