Blood Drive Scheduled at Chattooga County E-911 on January 30

Residents across Chattooga County are being encouraged to help save lives by donating blood at an upcoming Blood Assurance Blood Drive later this month.

Read more

Chattooga Chamber Expands Shared Workspaces at Hurley Community Development Center

The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is spotlighting its Shared Workspaces program at the Hurley Community Development Center, offering a convenient option for entrepreneurs, remote workers, traveling professionals, and small businesses looking for a productive place to work in Chattooga County.

Read more

AdventHealth Redmond Names Rome Native Hudson Sutton as Executive Director of Operations

AdventHealth Redmond has announced the appointment of Hudson Sutton as the hospital’s new executive director of operations.

Read more

Cherokee County Sheriff Investigating Death of Rock Run Woman; Manner of Death Undetermined

The Cherokee County Alabama Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of a woman found inside a home in the Rock Run community.

Read more

Alicia Johnson Sworn In as First Black Woman on Georgia Public Service Commission

Alicia Johnson took her oaths at the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) on Dec. 29 after winning election in November to represent District 2 on the influential board that regulates utilities.

Read more

Arrest Report – Wednesday – December 31, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 31, 2025:

Read more

Fire Danger Elevated Today as Sunny, Dry Weather Holds; Rain Returns Late Week

Mostly sunny and dry conditions will continue across Middle Georgia and parts of north Georgia through Thursday, bringing an elevated fire danger this afternoon due to very low relative humidity. Officials have issued a Fire Danger Statement as humidity values drop to 25 percent or lower in some areas, increasing the risk of wildfires despite cool temperatures.

Read more

Summerville Police Investigate Property Damage Incident on Wood Street

Summerville Police responded to a report of property damage at a residence on Wood Street following an incident that reportedly occurred earlier in the week, according to a police report.

Read more

New Georgia Laws Take Effect in 2026 Impacting Homeowners, Drivers, Consumers and Voters

As the calendar turns to 2026, a slate of new state laws passed by the Georgia General Assembly last year will begin to take effect, bringing changes that could affect how Georgians buy homes, drive cars, access health care, and participate in elections.

Read more

American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia Responds to Nearly 220 Disasters in 2025, Supporting Hundreds of Families in Crisis

Throughout the past year, the American Red Cross of Northwest Georgia stood beside families during some of their most difficult moments, delivering critical help after disasters and emergencies across the region. From responding to home fires to providing emergency relief and recovery assistance, Red Cross volunteers worked tirelessly to bring stability, comfort, and hope to those in need.

Read more