State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee says lawmakers are entering the final stretch of the 2026 legislative session, with just five days remaining after completing Legislative Day 35 last week.
Trion High School is reminding families that April 1 is the last day to submit 2026-2027 enrollment forms and tuition.
Families in Chattooga County are invited to celebrate Easter with a community egg hunt this weekend in Menlo.
The Easter Egg Hunt will take place on Saturday, March 28 at 10:00 a.m. at Menlo Park.
Organizers say the event is open to the public and encourages families to come out and enjoy a fun morning together.
The event is hosted by the Mayor and Menlo City Council, who wish everyone a Happy Easter.
A Summerville woman was arrested Monday night, March 23, after deputies attempted to serve an arrest warrant at a residence in Chattooga County.
The Chattooga Band Boosters are inviting all band parents and 2026 marching band students to an important meeting on Thursday, March 26, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. in the Chattooga High School band room.
Organizers say the meeting will cover current fundraising activities, next year’s tentative schedule, and will also give parents a chance to ask questions.
Band leaders will also be distributing medical and consent forms and discussing band picture day, which is scheduled for right after Spring Break.
Parents and students are encouraged to make plans to attend.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 25, 2026:
Warm Then Cooler: Dry Stretch Raises Fire Weather Concerns in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a week of temperature swings, with conditions bouncing from near-normal to well above normal before cooling off again this weekend.
Chattooga High School is recognizing senior Kasen Elsberry after he was named a recipient of the Dolores Hardison-Hayes Spirit Award.
School officials said Elsberry, who participates in the school’s Work-Based Learning program, was nominated by Work-Based Learning Coordinator Lisa Hughes for his dedication, strong work ethic, and commitment to success both inside and outside the classroom.
The Dolores Hardison-Hayes Spirit Award honors outstanding work-based learning students who reflect the mission of connecting students, schools, and businesses to help build a strong and skilled workforce. Kasen is one of only three students selected to receive the honor.
One of the three award recipients will ultimately be chosen to receive a $5,000 scholarship. Chattooga High School said it is proud of Elsberry’s accomplishment and wished him the best as the final scholarship announcement approaches.
Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is set to return to Northwest Georgia next week as the PFAS Georgia team announces a major expansion of water, soil, and dust testing in Rome and several surrounding counties. Organizers say the renewed push comes after more than 20 months of work in the region uncovered some of the highest levels of “forever chemicals” found anywhere in the country.
A Summerville woman was arrested following an incident at a residence on Milton Circle, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.
Officers say 28-year-old Jodeci Elizabeth Kayl Walker was taken into custody on March 20 after initially giving a false name to law enforcement. The report states Walker identified herself as “Jasmine Ortiz,” but officers recognized her from prior encounters.
According to the report, when officers attempted to question her further, Walker tried to leave the scene and ignored commands to stop. Authorities say she then ran from officers before being detained. During the arrest, Walker reportedly resisted, leading officers to place her on the ground before securing her in handcuffs.
Walker is charged with giving false information to a law enforcement officer and obstruction of officers. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without further incident.