Local dollars are set to receive a major boost as the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce officially announces the relaunch of the “Love Local Community Card” program. To introduce the revamped system and demonstrate its benefits, the Chamber will host a catered Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Chattooga Civic Center.
The Menlo Lions Club will be making their famous Brunswick Stew Friday the 17th of October. Pick up will be Saturday morning between 7 AM and 10 AM at Menlo School lunchroom. Price is still $30 a gallon or $8 a quart. To place orders contact Lee Majors at 706-862-2857 or Elaine at 706-862-2378.
A Northwest Georgia man, Damien Doming, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, after a jury found him guilty of multiple severe child sexual abuse charges. The conviction stems from the sexual assault of a nine-year-old child, his former step-daughter, that occurred when they resided together in Ringgold.
On Saturday, October 11, 2025, Chattooga County will host a big day of festivals and community events.
Georgia’s deer hunters are gearing up for the start of the 2025 Primitive Weapons Deer Season, which officially begins on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This season provides an extended window for hunters, running through January 11, 2026, and allows for the pursuit of either-sex deer across much of the state.
A Summerville resident was killed Thursday evening, October 9, 2025, in a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan in Chattooga County. The Chattooga County Coroner’s office and the Georgia State Patrol are investigating the incident that occurred in the 6500 block of Dry Creek Road.
Chattooga County property owners can expect their 2025 tax bills in the mail, following a brief delay attributed to state compliance requirements. To ensure residents have sufficient time to prepare, the county has officially extended the payment deadline.
In September, Georgia’s net tax collections reached nearly $3.27 billion, an increase of $60.3 million, or 1.9 percent, compared to the same month in FY 2025. Year-to-date collections are $8.17 billion, up $64.5 million, or 0.8 percent, from September 2024.
A 34-year-old Chattooga County man, Tracy Alan Maples, was arrested Sunday, October 5, 2025, after being located by Chattooga County deputies who were executing an active warrant. The situation quickly escalated when a search incident to the arrest uncovered illegal narcotics, including a substance that field-tested positive for both Methamphetamine and Fentanyl.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Medical Assisting program has achieved a significant distinction, successfully passing its recent accreditation site visit with no recommendations from the review team. This perfect outcome underscores the program’s exceptional quality and its commitment to preparing top-tier healthcare professionals.
