Home sales in Chattooga County showed noticeable changes in 2025 compared to 2024, with the local housing market shifting toward a more balanced pace. While home values continued to rise slightly this year, the overall number of sales slowed compared to the busier market conditions seen in 2024.
The Trion Heights Baptist Church will present their drive-thru nativity titled “The Light of Christmas” free of charge to the community December the 1st through the 25th. The nativity will be presented each night from 6-8 pm. Trion Heights Baptist Church is located at 301 Rossville Boulevard in Trion.
Dry conditions will continue across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia through the day, but changes arrive tonight as the next weather system moves in. High clouds will continue to stream across the region, and while humidity levels will drop near fire-danger thresholds, the dry air is expected to ease after today.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, November 29, 2025:
A Summerville man is facing multiple drug charges after police say they located methamphetamine and drug paraphernalia during a late-night traffic stop. According to the incident report, the arrest happened on November 15th after authorities issued a lookout for a green Honda Civic linked to an earlier shoplifting incident at the Summerville Walmart.
Small Business Saturday is here, and local merchants across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia say the day plays a major role in keeping hometown businesses strong. While Black Friday often draws shoppers to large retailers and online stores, Small Business Saturday shifts the focus back to the locally owned shops, restaurants, and service providers that form the backbone of rural communities.
Northwest Georgia’s political landscape is shifting as Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene prepares to step down from her seat in the U.S. House of Representatives. Greene announced she will resign effective January 5, 2026, a move that will trigger a special election to fill the remainder of her term.
The Summerville Police Department is investigating a report of missing medication after a local woman said her prescription was picked up but never delivered to her. According to the incident report, the call came in on November 13th when an officer was dispatched to CVS in Summerville regarding a possible lost or stolen prescription.
The town of Jackson, Georgia is once again drawing major attention as the newest season of Stranger Things brings fans back to its streets. Jackson serves as the real-life backdrop for the fictional town of Hawkins, and with the show returning this season, tourism in the area is getting another major surge.
The Walker County Animal Shelter is partnering once again with the BISSELL Pet Foundation to bring holiday cheer to homeless pets. The shelter is one of 300 locations across the country taking part in the Empty the Shelters – Holiday Hope adoption event, running December 1st through 15th.
