In an update to guidelines and to improve safety in Georgia public schools, the State Board of Education has changed Rule 160-5-4-. 15. This new rule requires local school systems to work with public safety experts when designing new school buildings. State School Superintendent Richard Woods emphasized the importance of this collaboration, stating, “The safety of our students is our highest priority. “
For several generations, children in Chattooga County have embraced the spirit of community and faith at Camp Hamby, a beloved day camp operated by local United Methodist Churches.
The Miss Menlo Pageant is returning on February 22 at the Menlo Elementary School Gymnasium, starting at 5 p. m. This annual event, organized by the Menlo Parent-Teacher Organization (PTO), celebrates beauty, talent, and community spirit and invites the whole community to participate. The evening will showcase contestants vying for the Miss Menlo crown in a display of elegance and charm. Admission costs $5 for adults and $2 for students, while children three and under can attend for free. Girls ages 0-15 are eligible to enter if they are Menlo students, have a sibling who is, or are Menlo residents. Registration forms are available in the front office, with a deadline of February 20.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, January 26, 2025:
A chilly start greeted residents of Northwest Georgia this morning, with temperatures dipping into the 20s across the northern part of the state. However, a warming trend is set to take over as the day progresses, with highs expected to reach the 50s and 60s.* The Georgia weather forecast indicates that today will be the warmest day seen in quite some time, as moisture from the Gulf of Mexico begins to filter back into the region. As cloud cover spreads, residents can expect rain to move in tonight, likely around or just after midnight. Forecasts suggest that total rainfall amounts will be light, generally accumulating to about half an inch. Weather patterns indicate that a shortwave digging through the polar jet into the Great Plains will contribute to this change, enhancing the jet streak over the Southeast. This evolution in weather dynamics will allow for showers to initially develop in the Arklatex region and gradually spread eastward, impacting Georgia by midnight. While rain will dominate the night, it may mix with a few snowflakes in the higher elevations of north Georgia during the early morning hours. Fortunately, no accumulation is expected, and the rain is anticipated to taper off from north to south through the afternoon.
The Chattooga Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its upcoming Annual Membership Meeting, inviting all members to join for an engaging and informative session.
Chattooga’s star running back Zayden Cook has committed to play football at Wofford College.
The Chattooga Indians witnessed the end of their impressive nine-game winning streak on Friday night, suffering a defeat against the Christian Heritage Lions. The final score read 80-34, marking the Indians’ lowest-scoring game of the season. The loss halted Chattooga’s momentum, bringing their overall record to 16 wins and 4 losses, including a notable five-game streak of away victories that has now come to an end. On the other side of the court, Christian Heritage celebrated their 13th consecutive home victory, further solidifying their robust performance this season and elevating their record to an impressive 16-1. Despite the setback, the Indians remain optimistic as they prepare for their upcoming matchups. Chattooga, currently ranked 259th in the MaxPreps Georgia Rankings, is set to face Gordon Lee, ranked 529th, at 7:30 p.m. on Tuesday.
The Walker County Board of Education has announced the resignation of Mr. Stacey Meeks from the Post 4 School Board seat. Mr. Meeks, who was elected in November, has announced that he will be relocating to another area of the county and will thus be unable to fulfill his duties.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has confirmed the first case of Chronic Wasting Disease (CWD) in Georgia through testing of a hunter-harvested deer in Lanier County.
