As autumn fully settles in, bringing cooler temperatures and shorter days, drivers in Chattooga County are urged to exercise extreme caution this week. The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) has identified this week, November 3-9, as the peak period for deer movement in the county, significantly increasing the risk of vehicle collisions.
Chattooga County property owners are reminded that the deadline for paying their 2025 property taxes has been extended to Tuesday, December 10, 2025. This revised due date follows an announcement by the County Commissioner, providing residents with additional time after a slight delay in the mailing of tax bills. The original deadline was December 2, 2025.
A 73-year-old Summerville man was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol after allegedly striking a parked vehicle in Trion and later showing signs of severe intoxication to responding officers. Randy Thomas Smith faces a misdemeanor DUI charge following the October 25, 2025, incident.
The ongoing ripple effects of the government shutdown are hitting local families hard, particularly those grappling with food insecurity. In response to this escalating need, the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation has stepped forward with a crucial $30,000 donation to bolster seven area food banks across Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk counties in Georgia, and Cherokee County just across the state line in Alabama.
Trion High School’s softball program, under the guidance of Head Coach Jason Lanham, has wrapped up a truly memorable 2025 season, culminating in an impressive 5th place finish at the State Tournament. The Lady Dawgs achieved a stellar 20-8 overall record, securing a coveted Region Championship and making a deep, impactful run into the state playoffs.
Residents across Northwest Georgia are waking up to a cool, overcast Sunday defined by heavy cloud cover, high humidity, and the expectation of afternoon rain. A slow-moving weather system is the primary factor dominating today’s forecast, keeping temperatures slightly below average for early November.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, November 2, 2025:
The holiday collecting season has officially begun in Chattooga County. Continuing a popular tradition that has captured the county’s rich history, the Chattooga County Historical Society (CCHS) has announced the subject of its highly anticipated eighth annual commemorative Christmas ornament: the historic two-story Summerville School.
Chattooga County Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) students are set to showcase their construction prowess this week as they participate in the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge. The event, hosted by the Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) along with Duffey Southeast, Inc. and RaLin, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4, starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Rome River Center.
A Summerville woman was arrested shortly after midnight this past Thursday following a report of a domestic problem on Fourth Street. Audrey Wooten was taken into custody after police officers determined she was allegedly intoxicated and causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.
