Chattooga Community Prepares for Winter: CRC Hosts Homeless Collaboration Meeting Following Year of Major Successes

As the region braces for colder weather, the Community Resource Center of Chattooga (CRC) is calling on local ministries, organizations, and concerned citizens to join its annual Homeless Collaboration Meeting. The critical convening is designed to coordinate services, share resources, and finalize preparation plans to support the most vulnerable residents throughout the upcoming winter months.

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Downtown Halloween Candy Walk, Pumpkin Palooza Market And Night of The Jack 0’ Lanterns Is Set For October 25

Everything’s coming up candy and pumpkins in downtown Summerville on Saturday, October 25. Summerville Main Street will team up with the Summerville Trion Optimist Club to present the annual Pumpkin Palooza Market At The Depot and Downtown Halloween Candy Walk! This fall celebration will be held down the East Washington Streetscape to the Summerville Depot. Hours for the Pumpkin Palooza will run from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In addition, there will be a steam engine train arrival by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at 1:00 p.m. and the evening will end with a Night of The Jack O’Lanterns event.

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Lyerly Recreation Department Announces Basketball Sign-Ups Open Until October 31st

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The Town of Lyerly Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for its upcoming basketball season. Parents and guardians of children aged 5 to 14 years old are encouraged to sign up their aspiring young athletes before the deadline of Tuesday, October 31st.

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Urgent Water Main Repair Scheduled for Trion Residents South of the River

The Town of Trion Water Department has issued a critical notice informing residents of a scheduled water shut-off impacting services south of the river this Saturday morning, October 25, 2025.

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UTC Professor Jack Zibluk Georgia 53rd State Senate Candidate, Addresses Local Democrats

Ziblack is shown with 1st Vice President Pam Albert. Also speaking at the meeting, Summerville Mayor Harry Harvey outlined ongoing and future projects and answered questions from the members. 

Lookout Mountain resident and University of Tennessee-Chattanooga professor, Jack Zibluk, has officially announced his candidacy for Georgia’s 53rd State Senate District. As part of his ongoing campaign efforts, Zibluk recently addressed the Chattooga County Democratic Party at its meeting on October 20, 2025.

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GDOL & TCSG Assisting Federal Workers During Shutdown

As the federal government shutdown continues, over 110,000 workers in Georgia face missed paychecks and uncertain futures. The Georgia Department of Labor (GDOL), together with the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and WorkSource Georgia, is working to help these federal employees return to work.

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – October 22, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 22, 2025:

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Dense Fog Advisory Gives Way to Crisp Fall Air in Northwest Georgia

Chattooga County and surrounding areas in Northwest Georgia began the day under hazardous driving conditions following the issuance of a Dense Fog Advisory by the National Weather Service (NWS). While the immediate concern is visibility, the fog’s eventual lift will usher in a significant and prolonged period of dry, crisp fall weather, driven by a powerful cold front.

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Trion Town Council to Tackle Budget Amendments and Millage Rate at Thursday Evening Meeting

The Town of Trion Council is set to hold its regular monthly meeting tomorrow evening, Thursday, October 23, 2025, at 6:00 PM, where members will address critical financial decisions vital to the town’s operations, including finalizing the budget and setting the local tax rate.

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Shotgun Blast Erupts in Summerville Residential Area, Leading to Arrests

A report of a firearm being discharged in a residential neighborhood on the afternoon of October 10th,  led to the arrest of two individuals, one for being a convicted felon in possession of a firearm. Summerville Police were dispatched to 26 North Jones Street at approximately 12:25 PM following calls from concerned residents.

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