The highly anticipated 2025-2026 dove hunting season in Georgia officially commences today, September 6, 2025, kicking off a season designed to provide extensive opportunities for hunters across the state and serve as an ideal entry point for newcomers to the sport.
Chattooga County will not increase property taxes this year, maintaining the millage rate at 10.281 mills. This decision, announced by Commissioner Andy Allen, aims to support two upcoming sales tax referendums that are important for the county’s tax structure.
A Calhoun man accused of causing a fatal head-on collision on Rome Road after fleeing law enforcement on August 23 has been extradited back to Gordon County from Tennessee. Matthew Allen Pickens, 44, is now facing charges including homicide by vehicle and serious injury by vehicle.
The Powerball jackpot has escalated to a staggering over $1.7 billion for tonight’s drawing, after no ticket matched all six numbers in Wednesday night’s drawing. This colossal sum marks one of the largest lottery prizes in U.S. history, sending hopeful players across the nation scrambling for tickets.
Residents of Chattooga County will experience a hot day on Friday and then for the weekend, a cold front is set to usher in cooler conditions.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, September 5, 2025:
Chattooga County residents will see an increase in fees at the Chattooga County Transfer Station, effective Monday, September 8, 2025. Commissioner Andy Allen announced the upcoming fee adjustments, which will affect users of the Stockade Road facility in Summerville.
Georgia landowners seeking to optimize their property’s natural resources will have a prime opportunity this fall at the 2025 Agroforestry and Wildlife Field Day. Set for Thursday, Sept. 18, at the University of Georgia’s Westbrook Research Farm in Griffin, the event promises the latest tips and hands-on techniques for managing forests, ponds, and wildlife.
Week 4 of the 2025 high school football season kicks off tonight. In what has been a familiar scene this season, both of our local schools will be on the road tonight.
Chattooga had a bye week last week and will travel to Mount Zion in search of their first victory of the year after starting out 0-2. Mount Zion is off to a strong 3-0 start this year with wins over Chattahoochee County, Ranburne, AL and a 20-6 win last week over Bethlehem Christian.
Meanwhile Trion will travel to Model tonight to take on the Blue Devils. Trion is 1-2 on the season after a 41-20 loss last week to Temple. Model started the season off 0-2 with losses to Sonoraville and Cass but notched their first win of the season last week on the road at Coosa 44-30.
Both Trion and Chattooga games will be broadcast live on the WZQZ Facebook page. The Chattooga vs Mount Zion game will be the radio game tonight and will also be carried live on 99.1 FM and AM 1180. Join Chris “Bubba” Wilson and Steiner Davis as they will broadcast live from Mt Zion while Paul Cavin and Jeremy Burke will the call the action for Trion at Model. Kickoff for both games will be at 7:30 pm.
The City of Summerville, Georgia, has announced an opening for a Customer Service Representative, a pivotal position designed to be the primary point of contact for residents interacting with various city departments and services.
