Noelia Sargento has won the EAGLE Award at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) for 2025 and is a regional finalist for the State EAGLE Award. She was named a finalist at the recent awards banquet. Eight finalists will compete at the EAGLE Leadership Institute for the state title in March. The state winner represents the Adult Education program for a year and participates in speaking engagements. Sargento completed her High School Equivalency (HSE) through GNTC’s program in June 2024 while balancing a full-time job and family. She aims to encourage the Hispanic community and support ESL and job training programs. Currently, she studies Business Management at GNTC and plans to own a food service business post-graduation. Sargento values the program’s flexibility and support, seeing it as a pathway to career advancement and self-confidence.

The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has confirmed two additional measles cases in unvaccinated metro Atlanta residents. These two cases are family members of the case confirmed earlier this year in January.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, February 7, 2025:

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Residents of Northwest Georgia can expect wet and warm weather to continue.  Today, there may be some patchy fog in some area that will hang around until about 9 AM.  Otherwise, we will see cloudy skies for our Friday with a 30% chance of showers and highs in the mid to upper 60s.  Friday night will see a 30 percent chance of showers before 1 am, with patchy fog after 4 am. It will also be mostly cloudy, with a low around 50 and a northeast wind around 5 mph, becoming calm in the evening. This weekend, expect a short break from rain before a front moves north again on Saturday, mainly affecting northern Georgia’s higher elevations. The upcoming week may have ongoing rain chances due to a southwest flow pattern, particularly from Tuesday to Thursday, which poses a risk for heavy rainfall and storms. Meteorologists are monitoring this closely as conditions may develop midweek. Residents should prepare for possible flooding and stay alert to updates, as the forecast indicates warm and wet weather ahead.

The Trion High School 2024-2025 Star Student is Jesse Blankenship. He chose Mrs. Laura Bryant as the teacher who impacted his life the most. The STAR program recognizes Georgia’s top high school seniors and the teachers who helped them succeed academically.

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The Chattooga Varsity Boys Basketball team continued their impressive run on Tuesday, securing their fourth consecutive victory by defeating the Dade County Wolverines 71-56. This win marked the Indians’ seventh straight triumph on their home court, significantly boosting their season record to 20-4.

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According to a report released this week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Nelson Murillo, a 36-year-old man, was arrested on the evening of January 30, 2025, for driving without a license and failure to obey an authorized person directing traffic on Highway 48.

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding Chattooga County residents that voters approved two additional tax exemptions last year that aim to provide relief from rising property values and associated taxes.

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A group of state lawmakers in Georgia introduced Senate Bill 34 to protect residential customers of Georgia Power from having to pay for data center operations. This bill aims to change state law governed by the Public Service Commission to prevent commercial data center costs from being passed on to consumers in rates or charges.

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A familiar face at the Chattooga County Probate Court is marking a significant milestone this week, as Becky Duke celebrates 49 years of unwavering service to the citizens of Chattooga County.

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