A new cohort of aspiring firefighters from across Chattooga County is making significant strides in their rigorous training, with the Trion Fire Class 25-02 demonstrating exceptional proficiency in critical search and rescue operations this week. The program, which commenced four weeks ago with nine dedicated individuals from various local fire departments, is pushing recruits to master the life-saving skills necessary for state certification.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 28, 2025:
Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will see an approaching cold front and a reinforcing dip in the jet stream usher in cooler temperatures and widespread rain, particularly from tonight through Wednesday. A powerful high-pressure system is also playing a role in shaping the region’s current atmospheric conditions.
The Town of Trion has officially confirmed that its annual Halloween Walk will return to its traditional date, Friday, October 31st, 2025. Meanwhile, the Trion Recreation Department is hosting a candy drive for the walk.
As vibrant fall foliage paints the Georgia landscape and cooler temperatures settle in, drivers across the state are finding a welcome bonus at the pump: easing gasoline prices offering modest but tangible relief.
A Catoosa County jury delivered a decisive verdict, finding 25-year-old Kaleb Cooks of Chatsworth guilty on all counts related to a December 2023 incident involving deadly fentanyl, cocaine, and impaired driving. The conviction, announced by the Office of the District Attorney for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, marks a significant victory in the region’s battle against the opioid crisis.
Local gardeners and sustainability enthusiasts will soon have the opportunity to learn a fundamental skill for green living: composting. The Chattooga County Extension office has announced it will host a practical, hands-on workshop dedicated to transforming kitchen scraps and organic household waste into nutrient-rich homemade fertilizer.
The City of Summerville is inviting qualified contractors to submit sealed bids for two significant community improvement projects: the installation of a new HVAC system for the city gymnasium and the construction of an ADA-compliant masonry block restroom in a local park. Both requests for bid (RFBs) share a submission deadline of 2:00 p.m. on November 21, 2025.
Two 18-year-old men were arrested last week after an alleged “rolling domestic” altercation escalated into a vehicle pursuit and shouting match in the parking lot of Marvin’s Building Supply on Highway 27 in Summerville.
