With Thanksgiving approaching, families across Chattooga County are beginning the final countdown to one of the busiest weeks of the year. The weekend before the holiday is often the best time to get organized, plan ahead, and prevent the stress that typically builds as Thanksgiving Day draws near.
The Georgia Department of Transportation has released its official Thanksgiving holiday travel forecast and announced plans to suspend interstate and major state route lane closures to help ease congestion for millions of travelers hitting the road next week.
The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta have announced that Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee will close, ending more than five decades of operation at the iconic Floyd County site. The decision comes after a multi-year review conducted by a task force that included board members, volunteers, staff, and current Girl Scout members. The task force evaluated the council’s camp properties, usage patterns, long-term financial sustainability, and the needs of future programming.
The Trion Board of Education has appointed Dr. Howard Hughes as Interim Superintendent, selecting him to guide the school district through a period of transition following the recent passing of Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams.
A traffic stop on Lake Wanda Reita Road resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old man on multiple driving violations, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
The Salvation Army of Rome officially kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, November 21, at noon outside Hobby Lobby on Shorter Avenue. The storied Christmas campaign is the organization’s largest fundraising effort of the year, powering programs that provide critical support to families and individuals in Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga County.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce announced the Top 10 finalists selected to advance to Round 2 of the Chattooga FLEX Program, a local entrepreneurial development initiative that helps students build, strengthen, and launch their own businesses.
A wave of public input over the last several days has prompted the Town of Trion to halt immediate changes to its visual identity and continue using its current town logo. The decision came during the Town Council’s regular meeting Thursday night, where council members voted unanimously to retain the existing logo while exploring new design options.
Dry Valley Baptist Church in Summerville will host a Thanksgiving Dinner-in-a-Box Drive-Thru this Sunday, November 23rd. The church will provide ready-to-take-home Thanksgiving meals for families in the community, and volunteers will be on hand to place the boxed dinners directly into each vehicle. Participants will not need to get out of their cars. The drive-thru distribution will take place in the side parking lot of Dry Valley Baptist Church, located at 451 Dry Valley Church Road in Summerville. The event begins at 1:30 p.m. Church organizers say the goal is to offer a simple, convenient way to help families prepare for the holiday.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, November 21, 2025:
