Residents across Northwest Georgia are waking up to another day of classic autumn weather, characterized by clear skies, low humidity, and mild afternoon temperatures. A robust surface high-pressure system has settled firmly over the Southeast, delivering post-frontal conditions that are promoting a period of crisp and exceptionally dry air.
Months of dedication and hard work by Chattooga County’s young agriculturalists are set to culminate next week as FFA and 4-H students host their annual Pig Project Show and Auction. The event, which provides students with hands-on experience in livestock management and agricultural finance, will take place on Monday, November 10th, at the Chattooga County Ag Center, beginning at 6:00 PM.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has announced the promotion of Daniel Nicholson to Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force. Nicholson, a twenty-five-year veteran of law enforcement, will assume a critical leadership role in coordinating and overseeing drug enforcement operations across the region.
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has announced the recent launch of a new statewide initiative, “Chop, Look, Listen,” designed to prevent choking in young children. This educational campaign targets child care providers, parents, and caregivers, highlighting essential safety fundamentals to protect Georgia’s children from the preventable danger of choking during mealtimes.
As the region braces for colder weather, the Community Resource Center of Chattooga (CRC) is calling on local ministries, organizations, and concerned citizens to join its annual Homeless Collaboration Meeting. The critical convening is designed to coordinate services, share resources, and finalize preparation plans to support the most vulnerable residents throughout the upcoming winter months.
The Town of Lyerly Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for its upcoming basketball season. Parents and guardians of children aged 5 to 14 years old are encouraged to sign up their aspiring young athletes before the deadline of Tuesday, October 31st.
The Town of Trion Water Department has issued a critical notice informing residents of a scheduled water shut-off impacting services south of the river this Saturday morning, October 25, 2025.
Lookout Mountain resident and University of Tennessee-Chattanooga professor, Jack Zibluk, has officially announced his candidacy for Georgia’s 53rd State Senate District. As part of his ongoing campaign efforts, Zibluk recently addressed the Chattooga County Democratic Party at its meeting on October 20, 2025.
As the federal government shutdown continues, over 110,000 workers in Georgia face missed paychecks and uncertain futures. The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL), together with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and WorkSource Georgia, is working to help these federal employees return to work.
