Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, has officially broken ground on a new prepared foods facility in Walker County, a major project that leaders say will bring long-term impact to Northwest Georgia. The $400 million investment, first announced in July, is expected to create more than 630 new jobs once the plant is fully operational.
A Rainsville, Alabama man has been sentenced to 60 years in state prison after being convicted on multiple counts related to child sexual abuse material (CSAM) and the electronic solicitation of a minor, DeKalb County authorities announced Monday.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 2, 2025:
Rain will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through this afternoon, with periods of heavy rainfall possible—especially overnight as a system moves through the region. Most areas are expected to pick up about 1 to 2 inches of rain, which could lead to ponding on roads and poor drainage—especially where leaves are clogging storm drains.
A disagreement over euthanasia procedures at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter has led to the resignation of both the shelter director and an animal control employee, according to reporting from The Summerville News last week.
Governor Brian Kemp announced on Monday that the Georgia Lottery Corporation has now raised more than $30 billion for education since the lottery first began in 1993. State leaders say this milestone represents decades of investment in Georgia’s students, from early learning through the state’s Pre-K program to higher education through the HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs.
North Georgia EMC is reminding its agricultural members to update their Georgia Agricultural Tax Exemption (GATE) Card information before the end of the year. Farmers who qualify for the exemption must renew their GATE status annually through the Georgia Department of Agriculture, and then provide their updated card number to NGEMC.
The 14th Congressional District Republican Party has released an official update following Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement that she intends to resign, with her seat becoming officially vacant on January 5th, 2026. Under Georgia law, that vacancy triggers a special election to fill the remainder of the current term.
Deer hunting season continues across Georgia, and Northwest Georgia counties are reporting strong harvest numbers as the season heads into its final month and a half. According to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources, Chattooga County hunters have harvested 1,224 deer so far this season, reflecting a steady year as local hunters make full use of the region’s abundant deer population.
Georgia drivers are getting a little relief at the pump now that Thanksgiving traffic has eased across the state. After a week of higher demand leading into the holiday, the state average has settled at $2.82 per gallon, as of Monday. That’s five cents lower than last week, two cents higher than last month, and eight cents lower than this time last year.
