The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College (RTCBC) in Rome, Georgia, has once again been recognized for its excellence, receiving a prestigious USTA Outstanding Facility Award. This marks the second time the center has earned this national honor, having previously been celebrated in 2019.
A 68-year-old Cherokee County. Georgia man, Michael Ferrell Price, also known as “Cheese,” has been sentenced to more than seven years in federal prison for drug trafficking and illegal firearms possession offenses. The charges stemmed from an investigation that uncovered a methamphetamine operation, a vast cache of illegal weapons, explosive devices, and an active moonshine still on his Ball Ground property.
The Summerville community is already buzzing with anticipation for the 51st Annual Sum Nelly Festival, set to celebrate the arrival of autumn on Saturday, October 4th, 2025, at Dowdy Park. A cherished local tradition spanning over half a century, Sum Nelly promises a day of vibrant festivities, delicious food, unique crafts, and captivating entertainment for attendees of all ages.
As the days grow shorter and anticipation for the crispness of autumn filling the air, many Americans are already looking ahead to the annual “fall back” from Daylight Saving Time (DST). While Sunday, November 2, 2024, marks the official end for this year, setting clocks back one hour, what can we expect for 2025? And is the nation any closer to abolishing the practice altogether?
The City of Summerville has issued a Request for Bid (RFB-2025-115) for comprehensive Right-Of-Way Mowing and Cleaning services, inviting qualified contractors to submit proposals for maintaining approximately 29 miles of natural gas right-of-way.
With the Labor Day holiday weekend in full swing, motorists can expect to see a significant increase in law enforcement presence on local roadways. Agencies across the region, including the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Summerville Police Department, and Trion Police Department, are intensifying their patrols with a strong focus on detecting and apprehending impaired drivers.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 30, 2025:
Residents of Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can anticipate a cooler-than-average Labor Day weekend, according to a forecast discussion issued by the National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City. While temperatures will remain mild, isolated to scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible, particularly in the southern parts of the region.
The Trion Bulldogs faced a tough challenge on the road Friday night, falling to the Temple Tigers with a final score of 41-20. The loss was particularly notable as it marked Temple’s first victory over the Bulldogs since the 2005 season, snapping an almost two-decade losing streak against Trion.
Summerville Police are investigating a report of vandalism on Hinton Street after a resident’s vehicle was discovered with damage suspected to be from a BB or pellet gun. The incident was reported Wednesday evening by the vehicle’s owner.
