A Calhoun woman formerly employed at the Georgia Department of Driver’s Services (DDS) office on Martha Berry Highway in Rome has been arrested and faces multiple charges related to the alleged creation and alteration of official records, resulting in the theft of state funds.
Fifteen lives were tragically lost on Georgia roadways during the 2025 Labor Day holiday travel period, according to final statistics released by the Georgia State Patrol (GSP). The four-day enforcement period, which began Friday, August 29, at 6:00 p.m. and concluded Monday, September 1, at 11:59 p.m., also saw hundreds of injuries and thousands of citations issued across the state.
The Trion Public Library is inviting the entire community to kick off the autumn season with a fun-filled, free Fall Festival Saturday, September 13th. The event is scheduled from 10:00 AM to 12:00 PM and promises two hours of entertainment and activities.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) is holding off on distributing the newly updated 2025-2026 COVID-19 vaccine, awaiting crucial recommendations and clinical guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP). This comes as the CDC urges providers to discontinue and destroy existing 2024-2025 vaccine stocks to prevent vaccination errors.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, September 4, 2025:
Chattooga County residents can expect a significant weather transformation next week, as a potent cold front is set to dramatically shift conditions from warm and humid summer-like days to crisp, autumn temperatures. The coming days will feature heat and humidity and a chance for thunderstorms, before the arrival of a distinctly fall-like pattern.
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has announced the retirement of Mr. Eugene Cordell, who has served with distinction as the county’s Water Superintendent for the past 20 years. Mr. Cordell’s retirement will be effective September 12, 2025, marking the end of a remarkable career that began on June 27, 2005.
Chattooga County 4-H, in conjunction with the University of Georgia Extension, is excited to announce an upcoming Open House for its popular 4-H SAFE Sports program. Local youth and their families are invited to learn about various shooting sports disciplines and meet the dedicated coaches.
Automotive enthusiasts and community supporters are gearing up for a day of chrome, community, and charity as the North Georgia Cruisers, Inc. announce their annual Car, Truck & Motorcycle Show. The event is scheduled for Saturday, September 6, 2025, at the Chattooga County Ag Center.
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) announced Friday its proposal to list the southern hognose snake as a threatened species under the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This protective measure is accompanied by a tailored “4(d) rule” designed to foster cooperative conservation efforts with land managers while safeguarding the elusive reptile.
