From the City of Summerville: The City of Summerville Veteran’s Day Parade planned for Tuesday, November 11 will be postponed until a later date due to the extreme cold temperatures predicted for Tuesday morning. Thank you for your understanding.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing mild, unsettled weather today, but meteorological conditions are rapidly preparing the region for a significant drop in temperatures, culminating in the first widespread freeze of the season early next week.
A Freeze Watch has already been issued for the area starting late Sunday night through Monday morning, as forecasters predict a dramatic shift from today’s highs in the 70s to lows potentially reaching the mid-20s.
Chattooga High School (CHS) basketball fans will get their first look at the 2025-2026 girls’ and boys’ teams next Tuesday, November 11th, during the annual Red and Black Scrimmage at CHS. The intersquad matchup serves as an important kick-off to the new season, inviting the entire community to meet the athletes.
The Chattooga County School District proudly recognizes Lyerly Elementary School for its outstanding success in the Georgia READS initiative. Georgia READS, launched by the Georgia Council on Literacy, is a statewide movement dedicated to improving literacy rates across all age groups. Its mission is to unite and empower communities, educators, and organizations to address low literacy—a challenge that impacts education, workforce readiness, and overall quality of life.
Residents of Chattooga County can now receive their flu vaccinations for the upcoming 2025-2026 season. Local public health departments and pharmacies across the area have begun offering the shot, with health officials urging early vaccination for optimal protection against the seasonal influenza virus.
The Walker County Landfill will host Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day today, Saturday, November 8th, from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Free disposal is available for car and light truck tires (20 inches or smaller) and ATV tires, which must be dismounted, dry, and clean. Only Walker County residents can participate, requiring proof of residency. There’s a limit of 15 tires per vehicle, and a satellite drop-off location is available in north Walker County. The event has removed over 30,000 tires since 2017, recycling them into products like industrial fuel. The Retire Your Tires Amnesty Day event is made possible thanks to a grant from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s Local Government Scrap Tire Abatement Reimbursement (STAR) Program. This grant reimburses Walker County for the cost of transporting and processing scrap tires. The grant is funded from Georgia’s Solid Waste Trust Fund, which consumers pay into when purchasing new tires in Georgia.
Summerville Main Street is hosting a community celebration today, Saturday, November 8, called “Salute To The Troops. ” This event, held at the Summerville Depot from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., will honor local service members and feature the last arrival of the historic passenger train for the fall season. The event highlights a veterans exhibit with photos and memorabilia curated by family and friends. A recognition ceremony will occur at 1:45 p.m. The Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Passenger Train will arrive at 1:00 p.m., followed by a demonstration of the Summerville Turntable. Food and craft vendors will also be present. The event is free and family-friendly.
Georgians are bracing for an abrupt end to mild fall weather this weekend as a powerful cold front is set to send temperatures plummeting by nearly 40 degrees, bringing the first widespread freeze of the season. Following weekend rains, the mercury will drop sharply late Sunday into Monday, with residents urged to take immediate action to protect plants, pipes, and pets.
The dramatic shift will see temperatures fall by as much as 50 degrees in parts of Northwest Georgia, marking a swift transition from unseasonably warm conditions. Wind chills are expected to sink into the 20s and 30s across much of the state on Monday and Tuesday, making for a distinctly winter-like feel. Forecasters even suggest the possibility of a few snow flurries on Monday, with more sustained snow showers possible in higher elevations.
The Summerville Middle School Future Farmers of America (FFA) chapter is launching a Thanksgiving Donation Drive to support families in need. The initiative, spearheaded by three dedicated 8th-grade FFA members as part of their Supervised Agricultural Experience (SAE) projects, aims to ensure that more residents in the Chattooga County area can enjoy a bountiful Thanksgiving meal.
Shane Jacquces Barfield, a man from Northwest Georgia with a history of felony convictions and domestic abuse, has been sentenced to federal prison for possessing a firearm unlawfully.