Summerville Main Street is proud to host the 9th Annual Spring Market in Summerville’s J.R. “Dick” Dowdy Park on Saturday, April 12. Market hours are 10 AM -3 PM with over 100 vendors on sight. Admission to this event is free. The 2025 Spring Market will offer a wide variety of items including farmhouse décor, signs, live plants, pottery, pet products, vintage items, accessories and boutique apparel, handcrafted items, jewelry, soaps, candles, children’s items, and much more. Taste buds will be tempted by an exceptional variety of foods, homemade desserts and ice cream on site. For the public’s enjoyment there will be various activities to interest both young and the young at heart. Event goers may want to bring a lawn chair to enjoy a variety music and demonstrations throughout the day. Southern Sassy Farm Petting Zoo will be on site for the public’s enjoyment. This is a rain or shine event. For more information on this event contact Summerville Main Street at (706) 859-0900 ext. 1337 or visit the Spring Market 2025 Facebook Event.

The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL) released figures Thursday indicating an increase in unemployment across Northwest Georgia for the month of February, a stark contrast to the overall positive trend seen across the state. The unemployment rate for the region rose by one-tenth of a percent to 3.5% in February. This figure is also higher than the 3.2% recorded a year ago.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 4, 2025:

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Near record high temperatures are expected today and Saturday. There is a chance of isolated afternoon showers.  Sunday we will see rain and storms, followed by a cool down with low temperatures near the freezing part by the first of next week.

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Aspiring gardeners and plant enthusiasts are invited to a Hanging Basket Class hosted by the Chattooga Young Farmers on Tuesday, April 8th, at 5 PM. The event will take place at the Chattooga High School Greenhouse, offering participants the opportunity to create their own unique mixed hanging baskets using plants sourced directly from the CHS Greenhouse. All necessary materials will be provided, allowing attendees to design and assemble beautiful hanging arrangements. Participants are also welcome to bring their own container if they prefer. The price for the class will vary depending on the plants selected from the available inventory, ensuring flexibility and allowing attendees to create baskets that fit their individual budgets. Due to limited space, interested individuals are encouraged to sign up promptly. To reserve a spot, please contact Lauren Jarrett at LJarrett@chattooga.k12.ga.us. This is a fantastic opportunity to learn new gardening skills and create stunning hanging baskets to brighten up any home or garden.

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced the 2024-2025 Georgia Outdoor Stewardship Program “Conserve Georgia” grants for various conservation and outdoor recreation projects. Selected applicants will advance to the final stage of the application process, with $24. 6 million in funding allocated for local parks and trails and state lands. Grantees have pledged an additional $36. 5 million to match these grants.

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House on Thursday, April 17th, from 10 AM – 6 PM at all six of its campuses.

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The Northwest Georgia Cancer Coalition has announced free transportation will be available to residents attending the 1st Annual Chattooga County Health Fair, scheduled for April 12, 2025, from 8 AM to Noon at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center.

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A 63-year-old Summerville man was arrested on multiple drug charges last week after a traffic stop revealed a cache of narcotics and paraphernalia.

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The Vidalia onion season is set to start on April 15, 2025, as announced by the Georgia Agriculture Commissioner and the Vidalia Onion Committee. This date was recommended after a review by the Vidalia Onion Advisory Panel. Vidalia onions are known for their sweet taste and thrive in a special growing area in South Georgia. The pack date ensures only the best onions are sold, based on weather and soil conditions. This season, farmers have planted 10,000 acres of Vidalia onions. Despite bad weather, including storms and snow, the crop endured with minor damage. Farmers use traditional methods to grow and harvest these onions, which are typically available from April to early September. The Georgia Farm Bureau confirms that last year, in 2024, Vidalia onions  were still being shipped well into October. The Vidalia Onion Committee oversees the production and marketing of these onions, protecting the trademark established in 1986.