Chattooga County will see new leadership in municipal government in the new year, with new mayors set to take office in 2026 in both Trion and Summerville following the November municipal elections.
Home sales activity in Chattooga County typically cools heading into late fall, and November continued that seasonal slowdown as many buyers weighed affordability concerns and higher mortgage rates.
Three candidates have announced plans to run for Georgia Senate District 53 following Sen. Colton Moore’s decision to pursue a congressional seat. Moore, a Republican from Trenton, is campaigning to replace U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene, who announced she will resign from Congress in January.
Drivers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are feeling the squeeze as car insurance premiums continue rising across Georgia, adding another strain to household budgets.
Spending at the Chattooga County Jail has surpassed $1 million, a costly milestone now drawing closer attention from county leaders and taxpayers. Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader reported the figure as officials continue to monitor rising detention costs and their impact on the county budget.
Rome will ring in 2026 with a sky full of color as Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation partner to present a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza.
Georgia’s Rome Office of Tourism and Rome Sports welcome the Georgia Elite Classic Showcase back to Barron Stadium on Saturday, December 27, and Sunday, December 28, 2025.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 26, 2025:
Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will keep a springlike feel through the weekend as unusually warm air remains in place, pushing temperatures 15 to 25 degrees above normal.
A Summerville woman is facing additional felony charges after jail staff and deputies say illegal drugs were discovered inside the Chattooga County Jail earlier this month.
