Georgia lawmakers have introduced a new bill that would expand the state’s restrictions on student cell phone use, potentially banning personal devices in high schools statewide.
Governor Brian Kemp used his final State of the State address last week to roll out his recommendations for Georgia’s amended Fiscal Year 2026 budget and the Fiscal Year 2027 budget, calling for major investments aimed at affordability, student opportunity, workforce development, and public higher education.
Discover the magic of Ham radio and join the Chattooga Amateur Radio Club for their Winter Field Day 2026 at the Summerville Senior Center on Saturday January 24th and Sunday January 25th. The event will begin at 2 pm on Saturday and end at 2pm on Sunday. Guest are welcomed to get on the air for free and no license is required to try their guest station. All ages are welcomed!
There’s Hope For The Hungry will be distributing food at the South Summerville Baptist Church on Wednesday January 21st from 10am until 1 pm. No ID is required but food must be picked up in person.
City of Summerville water customers may experience low water pressure due to scheduled maintenance work at the city’s water treatment plant. The work is set to take place on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, and is expected to be completed the same day.
City officials say they appreciate customers’ patience while crews complete the maintenance.
CRC Chattooga says it will once again operate a Warming Shelter at the CERT building when dangerously cold weather hits, thanking County Commissioner Andy Allen and Chattooga County for allowing the site to be used for a second year.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 19, 2026:
Sunshine rules the day across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, as temperatures stay below freezing through the early morning with lows in the low 20s and even upper teens in the higher elevations. While the biggest black ice concern is tied to places that still have leftover moisture from yesterday’s precipitation, drivers around northwest Georgia should still be cautious on bridges, shaded roads, and spots that don’t see early sunlight. The good news is that ample sunshine will help temperatures rebound quickly, pushing readings above freezing by mid-morning and fading any lingering slick-spot risk before late morning.
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is warning local residents about a phone scam making the rounds in the area that involves callers impersonating law enforcement or court officials and using intimidation to demand immediate payment.
The Chattooga Library is inviting local crafters to grab their yarn and join the Crochet Club on Tuesday, January 20, from 2 PM until 3 PM at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
The event, hosted by the Sara Hightower Regional Library System, is open to anyone who enjoys crochet, knitting, cross stitch, or sewing. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project, share ideas, and enjoy conversation with other crafters. Organizers ask everyone to bring their own supplies.
The program is designed for adults ages 18 and up, and the event is open to the public.