The Chattahoochee National Forest, a sprawling natural wonder encompassing over 750,000 acres across 18 counties in North Georgia – including 19,000 acres right here in Chattooga County – marked its 89th official anniversary last week. The celebration was a testament to a remarkable century-long journey of recovery, transforming once-abused lands into the vibrant ecological and recreational haven it is today.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) has officially opened nominations for its prestigious 2025 Alumna/Alumnus of the Year award, seeking to recognize and honor outstanding graduates who have made significant contributions in their professions, communities, and to the college itself.
The Teloga community is mourning the loss of a long-serving and beloved public servant following the passing of Patrick Lee Wesson, a dedicated volunteer firefighter who served the Teloga Volunteer Fire Department for 24 years. Wesson passed away on Monday, July 14, 2025.
The Chattooga County Republican Party convened on Tuesday of this week to proudly announce and honor its 2025 scholarship recipients, Zayden Cook and Brystal Bowman, recognizing their academic achievements and future endeavors.
A 60-year-old Armuchee woman faces multiple charges this week after allegedly spraying a Comcast worker with a water hose while yelling racial slurs, later resisting police and continuing her behavior at a local hospital.
The African American Museum & Cultural Center in Walker County will open a major exhibit called “Premiere First Ten Years Racial Integration Mega Exhibit” on July 26, 2025. This exhibit will explore the significant changes in Northwest Georgia following the Civil Rights Act of 1964. The museum already offers valuable insights into the history of Appalachian African Americans, from ancient West African civilizations to their experiences in Walker and surrounding counties. The Center uses graphic displays and interactive kiosks to educate visitors of all ages and is managed by the Walker County African American Historical and Alumni Association, Inc. The new exhibit will focus on how desegregation affected local schools like Wallaceville School and Hill School, highlighting the challenges and successes of the integration period. The museum seeks donations or loans of historical items related to this era. Those with artifacts or stories are encouraged to contact Beverly Foster. The museum plays a crucial role in preserving and sharing the stories of African Americans in Georgia. Visitors are invited to explore current exhibits and anticipate the new one in 2025.
Chris McDaniel, a former member of the award-winning 1990s country music group Confederate Railroad, will be the featured speaker at Oak Hill Methodist Church’s Annual Homecoming on Sunday, August 3, 2025. McDaniel will share his powerful personal testimony during the worship service, which begins at 10:30 AM.
The Dade County Sheriff’s Office is reeling from the tragic death of K-9 Georgia, a young bloodhound who succumbed to heatstroke after being left in a patrol vehicle on a day when temperatures soared above 100 degrees. The incident has prompted immediate policy overhauls, the termination of the K-9 handler, and a criminal referral to the Dade County District Attorney’s Office.
A Chattooga County man facing 41 felony counts related to manufacturing and distributing child pornography and unlawfully video recording individuals without consent was denied bond Wednesday in Chattooga County Superior Court.