The Menlo First Baptist Church is inviting the entire community to celebrate the season at Christmas in the Park, happening December 7 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Lawrence Park in Menlo. The festive outdoor event promises an evening filled with activities, fellowship, and holiday cheer for all ages.
Just in time for the Thanksgiving holiday, the Chattooga FFA partnered with local businesses, volunteers, and agricultural organizations to distribute 125 Community Commodity Boxes filled with fresh food and pantry staples to families throughout Chattooga County on Monday.
Georgia lawmakers are taking a closer look at why auto insurance rates continue to rise, even as the insurance industry shows mixed financial performance. Recent data presented to a special House committee shows that while commercial, health, and life insurance companies have seen growing pre-tax gains, the auto and homeowners insurance segments have struggled. Industry analysts say personal insurance profits dropped below zero in 2021 and have remained in the red through 2023.
The City of Summerville is preparing to ring in the holiday season with the 2025 Summerville Christmas Parade on Monday, December 1, at 7:00 p.m. This year’s theme, “Let It Be Christmas Everywhere,” invites participants and spectators alike to celebrate the spirit of Christmas throughout the community.
On Tuesday evening, Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney has released the identities of the two victims killed in a tragic structure fire on October 5, 2025, in the Ridgeway community near Trion. The victims have been confirmed as 32-year-old Natalie Cropper and her 2-year-old daughter, Theory Williams.
Chattooga County Animal Control is undergoing significant changes as county leadership announces a temporary shelter closure, new operational policies, and the appointment of a new director to guide the department’s future.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 25, 2025:
Rain returns to Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as a cold front approaches the region. Forecasters say most of the area can expect three-quarters of an inch to an inch and a half of rainfall, with a few isolated spots possibly seeing up to two inches or more, especially across the higher elevations of far northwest Georgia.
A 61-year-old Summerville man is facing a series of drug-related charges after authorities say they found illegal substances on him both during his arrest and after he arrived at jail.
The American Red Cross was called to assist a family over the weekend after a house fire in the Pennville community of Chattooga County. While no further details about the fire have been released, the Red Cross is reminding local families that home fires increase sharply during the holiday season, often caused by cooking accidents, unattended candles, or unsafe decorations.
