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November 1, 2026

Summerville Harvest Festival Set For Saturday At Dowdy Park

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The City of Summerville is preparing for a full day of fall activities as the Summerville Harvest Festival returns Saturday, November 7, at Dowdy Park.

The festival will take place from 9 AM until 5 PM and will feature arts and crafts, food vendors, baked goods and specialty loaded drinks.

The event will provide an opportunity for residents and visitors to enjoy a day of shopping, food and seasonal activities in downtown Summerville.

Organizers are inviting vendors to participate in the festival, with online registration available at www.summervillerec.org.

There will be no vendor registration charge for participants in the 2026 Sum Nelly event, according to the festival announcement.

The Summerville Harvest Festival is scheduled for Saturday, November 7, from 9 AM until 5 PM at Dowdy Park in Summerville.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Lady Bulldogs Capture Class A State Softball Championship With 6-2 Win Over Wheeler County

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The Trion Lady Bulldogs are state champions!

Trion High School captured the 2026 Georgia High School Association Class A State Softball Championship Saturday afternoon, defeating Wheeler County 6-2 at the South Commons Softball Complex in Columbus.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Indians Fall To Fannin County 45-7 Friday Night

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The Chattooga Indians suffered a tough road loss Friday night, falling to the Fannin County Rebels 45-7 in Blue Ridge.

Chattooga entered Friday’s game hoping to build on the previous week’s 27-14 victory over Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, but the Rebels proved too much for the Indians.

Fannin County came into the contest riding a three-game winning streak, including a 56-14 victory over Gordon Central the previous week. The Rebels continued their strong offensive performance against Chattooga, putting 45 points on the scoreboard while holding the Indians to a single touchdown.

The victory marked Fannin County’s fourth consecutive win and improved the Rebels’ record to 6-4 on the season.

For Chattooga, the loss drops the Indians to 2-7 overall with one regular-season game remaining.

The Indians will close out their regular season on the road against Christian Heritage in Dalton on Thursday, November 5, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM.

Chattooga will be looking to finish the season with a victory after a challenging year that included wins over Gordon Central and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – October 31, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, October 31, 2026:

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Halloween Celebrations Planned Across Chattooga County Today

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Halloween is here, and families across Chattooga County have plenty of opportunities to celebrate today, with activities scheduled in Summerville, Trion, Lyerly and at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tourism Spending In Walker County Climbs To $54.1 Million In 2025

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Tourism continues to be a growing part of Walker County’s economy, with visitors spending more than $54 million during 2025, according to newly released figures from the Georgia Department of Economic Development.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Wildlife Officials Warn Drivers Of Increased Deer Activity On Roadways

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With deer breeding season underway and the end of Daylight Saving Time approaching tonight, Georgia wildlife officials are urging motorists to be especially careful on the roads.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Daylight Saving Time Ends Tonight — Remember To Set Clocks Back One Hour

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Daylight Saving Time comes to an end tonight, giving residents across Chattooga County and the rest of the country an extra hour of sleep as clocks return to Standard Time.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Fire Service Fees End Today Following Supreme Court Ruling

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The City of Summerville officially ends collection of fire service fees today, Saturday, October 31, following a recent Georgia Supreme Court ruling concerning the legality of certain fire protection charges.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

GNTC Foundation Board Earns State Recognition For Fifth Consecutive Year

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The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation’s Board of Trustees has been named a 2026 Role Model Board by the Technical College Foundation Association of Georgia, marking the fifth consecutive year the foundation has received the statewide honor.