Dry and cooler-than-average weather will continue from Monday night through Tuesday night due to cold air following a dry cold front. Temperatures will be 10-15 degrees below average, with “real feel” temperatures in the teens to mid-20s at night and early morning.

A slight warmup is expected on Wednesday as Georgia prepares for another shortwave trough and front on Thursday. Wednesday’s highs will be in the 50s, and overnight lows will be in the 30s to lower 40s. Moisture advection ahead of the front may cause isolated rain showers on Thursday morning into the afternoon, with temperatures in north Georgia around freezing to the mid-30s.

Another cold air push will arrive Thursday night into Friday. Friday will be cold and mostly dry. A weak shortwave trough may bring light rain or freezing rain on Saturday, but rainfall amounts are expected to be minimal.

The City of Summerville will hold the 2024 Christmas Parade on Monday, December 2, at 7:00 p. m. , with the theme “The Magic Of Christmas. ” The parade will start at the junction of Hwy. 27 and Hwy 114 and end at Hwy. 27 at Hurley Crossing.

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The Trion Bulldogs’ spirited journey in the GHSA Class A, Division II playoffs came to a close last Friday night as they faced off against the Irwin County Indians in the quarterfinals. Despite a valiant effort, the Bulldogs fell short, losing the game 40-30 in a contest that showcased both teams’ talent and determination.

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It was all perfect scores for the latest round of health inspections from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of November 2024.

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The Georgia State Senate Study Committee on the Preservation of Georgia’s Farmlands has unanimously approved 11 recommendations aimed at curbing the rapid loss of prime farmland to urban development.

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In a year marked by significant changes for educators, teachers in Georgia received a pay raise earlier this year, yet they continue to fall short of the national average salary for teachers. The most recent data reveals a concerning disparity, particularly for educators in the Walker County School System, the Chattooga County School System and the Trion City School System, where salaries remain below the state and national benchmarks.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, December 1, 2024:

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Morris Jewelers, a beloved fixture in downtown Summerville, is proudly celebrating its 50th anniversary throughout the month of December, and the community is invited to join in the festivities. In honor of this milestone, Morris Jewelers will be hosting a special giveaway, offering a $500 gift certificate to one lucky customer on December 20th, with no purchase necessary.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp has asked Georgia’s 51 government agencies to exercise continued fiscal restraint while creating their budgets for the amended fiscal year 2025 and fiscal year 2026. Despite the state’s general fund surplus reaching a record $16. 5 billion last month, most agencies have followed his guidance. Out of the agencies, 45, excluding state courts, kept their budgets flat, meaning no extraordinary requests were made. Thirty-one agencies maintained their budgets for the amended fiscal year 2025, and 24 did so for fiscal year 2026.

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Georgia is witnessing a robust military presence, with significant facilities such as Fort Moore, Fort Gillem Enclave, and Augusta’s Cyber Command Center playing pivotal roles in national defense. Recent developments include the U.S. Navy’s transition from the aging Ohio-class submarines to the state-of-the-art Columbia-class subs at Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, ensuring that American naval capabilities remain at the forefront of modern warfare. Meanwhile, Moody Air Force Base is preparing for a significant upgrade, as it plans to replace its A-10 Thunderbolt II aircraft with the advanced F-35 fighters, enhancing its operational efficiency.

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