AdventHealth Georgia’s cancer care teams are once again calling on residents across Northwest Georgia to illuminate their homes in a vibrant display of support this October, challenging the community to “Light Your Porch Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 16, 2025:
Northwest Georgia residents are advised to prepare for a significant warming trend through Saturday, as temperatures are forecast to surge into the mid-to-upper 80s, potentially reaching near 90°F by Friday and Saturday. This unseasonably warm spell, more akin to late summer than mid-September, will be accompanied by mostly sunny and clear conditions, with little to no chance of rain for most of the week. Nights will remain mild, with lows in the upper 60s.
A Lyerly man, Terry Lamar Battles, 43, was arrested on charges of battery and cruelty to children in the third degree following a domestic dispute that allegedly turned physical. Battles reportedly became irate and made threats against an arresting deputy during transport to jail.
Governor Brian Kemp has officially marked Saturday, September 27, 2025, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Georgia, signing a proclamation that celebrates the state’s rich outdoor traditions and the vital role of sportsmen and women in conservation. To commemorate the day, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is set to host 11 special events across the state, alongside a statewide free fishing day for all Georgia residents.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of September, 2025:
Two promising students in Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Construction Management program have been named the first recipients of the newly established Octaviano and Bertha Perez Scholarship. This award marks a significant step in supporting future professionals in the construction industry.
A federal judge has sentenced Garry Lebron Hayes to two years in prison for repeatedly leaving death threats on the official voicemails of U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Rome) and U.S. Sen. Tim Scott (R-S.C.).
Listeners across Georgia are encouraged to tune into the award-winning public affairs program “Georgia Focus” this Sunday, September 21, 2025, as Kevin Tanner, Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD), discusses the critical 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline and ongoing efforts to ensure its widespread awareness.
Georgia drivers are seeing a “modest reprieve” at the pump as the state’s average gas price continues its downward trend, according to AAA Auto Club. On Monday, the average price for regular unleaded gasoline in Georgia stood at $2.89 per gallon, a figure that can fluctuate overnight.
