The American Red Cross is urging donors to help the national blood supply recover from a severe shortage by making an appointment to give blood during March.
As an added thank-you during Red Cross Month, the Red Cross says successful blood, platelet, or plasma donations made March 1 through March 31, 2026 will come with two incentives: free A1C testing (one result per calendar year) and a $15 Amazon gift card delivered by email.
A Chattooga County man has been sentenced to life in prison after being convicted by a jury on multiple felony charges involving a minor family member.
The Chickamauga Antique Tractor Club will host its annual Clyde Cox Memorial Antique Tractor Ride on Saturday, May 2, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, March 3, 2026:
Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are in for a cloudy and cooler stretch today and tonight (Tuesday, March 3, 2026) as a cool-air damming (CAD) wedge strengthens across the eastern side of the state. That setup is being driven by high pressure positioned off the Upper East Coast, funneling cool, moist easterly winds down the eastern seaboard and into Georgia. The result locally will be a gray, low-cloud kind of day, with low ceilings pressing into the region and holding temperatures down compared to what you’d normally expect this time of year.
Advance voting continues this week for voters in the 53rd Georgia State Senate District and the U.S. House 14th Congressional District. Voters in Chattooga County can vote early at the Chattooga County Registrars Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street, just south of the Chattooga County Courthouse. Voting takes place from 8:30 AM – 5 PM. Voters should bring a valid, government-issued I.D. when they come to vote. Advance voting ends this Friday, March 6, 2026. The Special Election will be held next Tuesday, March 10, 2026. On Election Day, all voters will vote in their local precinct.
Trion City Schools Hiring Student Advocacy Specialist; Applications Due March 6
WZQZ News — Trion City Schools is now accepting applications for a Student Advocacy Specialist for the 2026–2027 school year.
The district says the job is part-time, with a maximum of 20 hours per week, and the person hired will focus on helping identify and support students who may be struggling with mental or behavioral health concerns.
The Pride of Trion Marching Band is reminding the community that there’s only one week left to register for the Miss Trion Pageant or sign on as an event sponsor.
Organizers say the registration and sponsorship deadline is Friday, March 6, and the pageant will be held Saturday, March 14.
Registration is available online through the Trion High School Band Boosters website. Paper registration forms are also available in the school office and can be turned in at the office with payment.
In addition to contestants, organizers say they are still seeking sponsors to help make the event a success, with sponsorship options available online.
A major new landmark for Cherokee County, Alabama could officially open as soon as April, as contractors and the project architect complete final touchups on the county’s new courthouse.
The 37,500-square-foot facility, describing it as “state of the art” in both design and functionality. From its exterior appearance to the elegant interior finishes and upgraded courtroom technology, officials say the building is something Cherokee County residents can be proud of.
The Georgia Department of Education has unveiled a Reading Readiness Dashboard designed to give parents, educators, and community members clear access to statewide data on student literacy.
State officials say the online dashboard makes it easier to view students’ grade-level reading status across Georgia, broken down by grade level and subgroup.
The tool uses the Georgia Milestones assessment’s Grade-Level Reading Indicator, which assigns students a Lexile score based on their performance on reading questions in the English Language Arts assessment. The indicator is aligned with the State Literacy Metric adopted by the State Board of Education, as required by the Georgia Early Literacy Act.
Users can click the “by subgroup” tab to view statewide percentages of students reading at or above grade level, then filter by subgroup or adjust the grade level or course being viewed.
According to the dashboard, 65 percent of Georgia third-grade students are currently reading at or above grade level.
State education leaders say the goal is to ensure transparency and provide families and communities with accessible data to better understand reading readiness and support literacy efforts across Georgia schools.
