According to numbers released on Thursday of this week, Georgia’s unemployment rate held steady at 3.4% in September 2025, unchanged from August and a full percentage point lower than the national rate, according to the Georgia Department of Labor.
Northwest Georgia State Senator Chuck Hufstetler, a Republican, is raising alarms about a major Georgia Power “stipulation” that the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) plans to vote on December 19—just days before two newly elected Democratic commissioners take office on January 1.
Happening today at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, families are invited to enjoy the Peppermint Project, a festive holiday event presented by the Friends of Sloppy Floyd from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The evening promises a magical kickoff to the holiday season with fun for all ages.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 12, 2025:
Chattooga County and northwest Georgia will remain mostly dry through the end of next week, with no significant rainfall expected. Clear skies and low humidity will allow temperatures to drop into the 30s overnight, while afternoons warm quickly under sunshine.
Preparations are underway in Chattooga County for the upcoming Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count, scheduled for January 26. The annual nationwide effort gathers critical data used to guide funding, services and support for individuals experiencing homelessness in local communities.
Families in Chattooga County will have a chance to enjoy some Christmas fun tomorrow as the Peppermint Project comes to Sloppy Floyd State Park.
A Summerville woman was arrested late Saturday night after a traffic stop on Highway 27 led deputies to determine she was driving under the influence, according to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report.
Georgia Power and staff at the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) have reached a deal on a massive $16 billion power expansion that critics say will leave everyday Georgians paying the price for big data centers and utility profits.
Troyanna “Troy” Foster, an Adult Basic Education (ABE) instructor with Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Adult Education program, has been named GNTC’s Adult Education Teacher of the Year for 2026.