Chattooga High School to Host Rising Freshman Night for Class of 2030

Chattooga High School will welcome future students and their families during Rising Freshman Night for the Class of 2030 on Thursday, January 15, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on campus.

School officials say the evening is designed to help incoming freshmen and their families become familiar with life at Chattooga High School. Attendees will have the opportunity to take campus tours, meet staff, and learn about graduation requirements, class schedules, career pathways, athletics, and other academic and extracurricular opportunities available to students.

Rising Freshman Night also gives parents and students a chance to ask questions and better understand expectations as students prepare to transition from middle school to high school.

Families of current eighth-grade students planning to attend Chattooga High School are encouraged to attend.

Deadlines For Special Election For Congress Released

A special election has been announced to fill the vacant seat in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District following the resignation of Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene. The district includes Chattooga County, along with parts of Northwest Georgia, and will soon see a field of candidates seeking to represent the region in Washington.

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Woman Arrested on Shoplifting Charge, Banned from Area Walmart Stores

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A 25-year-old woman was arrested on a shoplifting charge following an incident reported January 2, 2026, according to a Chattooga County law enforcement report.

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There’s Hope for the Hungry to Provide Free Groceries Thursday in Trion

The There’s Hope for the Hungry ministry will be at Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion this week to provide free groceries to community members in need.

The grocery giveaway is set for Thursday, January 8, from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Organizers say no ID is required, but individuals must be present to receive food.

In addition to the grocery distribution, The Clothes Closet will be available from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. for those who need clothing assistance.

Central Avenue Baptist Church is located at 14074 Highway 27 in Trion, behind Dixie Subs.

Arrest Report – Wednesday – January 7, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, January 7, 2026:

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Dense Fog Advisory Issued for Chattooga County; Unseasonably Warm Week Ahead with Rain and Storms by the Weekend

A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect for Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia through 10 a.m., with some areas possibly seeing reduced visibility until 11 a.m. Officials warn that visibilities could drop to one-quarter mile or less, creating hazardous travel conditions during the morning commute.

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Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Continues Investigating Highway 337 Shooting

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says investigators are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding a shooting reported Sunday night, Jan. 4, 2026, at a residence on Highway 337 between Teloga and Chelsea.

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Special Election Set for March 10 to Fill Northwest Georgia’s 14th District Seat After Greene Resignation

Governor Brian Kemp issued an order Tuesday calling for a special election on Tuesday, March 10 to fill the vacant 14th Congressional District seat after U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene of Rome resigned, effective Monday, Jan. 5.

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Chattooga Superior Court January Calendar Includes Multiple Sex Crime and Drug-Related Cases Ahead of Trial Term

The January criminal pre-trial calendar for Chattooga County Superior Court shows a wide-ranging docket as cases move toward the upcoming trial term, including multiple cases involving serious sex crime allegations, along with drug, theft, and violent offenses.

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Chattooga County to Honor Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. with Worship Service and Day of Service

The Chattooga County community is invited to come together for a weekend of remembrance, worship, and service in honor of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. later this month in Summerville.

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