Chattooga County’s unemployment rate increased slightly in September, according to the latest county-level employment figures released by the Georgia Department of Labor.

Veterans and their families throughout Chattooga County are invited to attend the annual Veterans Day Lunch on Wednesday, November 11, at the Chattooga County Memorial Home in Summerville.

Visitors to James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to explore the park after dark this evening, Saturday, October 24, during a special Halloween-themed guided hike.

A Catoosa County man has been sentenced to 20 years after being convicted of child molestation involving two children, according to the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs says it processed more disability compensation claims during fiscal year 2026 than ever before, while also reducing processing times and the backlog of veterans waiting for decisions.

Families looking for some Halloween fun can head to James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Chattooga County today, Saturday, October 24, as the Friends of Sloppy Floyd present their annual Halloween Hayride.

A 37-year-old woman was arrested last week following a burglary investigation at a residence on Dean Road in Chattooga County.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 23, 2026:

Residents across Chattooga County can look forward to another stretch of sunny skies, comfortable afternoon temperatures and cool nights as dry weather continues through the weekend and into next week.

Both Chattooga County high school football teams will be in action tonight, with the Trion Bulldogs celebrating homecoming and the Chattooga Indians traveling to Fort Oglethorpe for a region matchup.







