In November 2025, Chattooga County will once again set aside time to express its profound gratitude to those who have served, with the annual Veterans Day Luncheon serving as a focal point for community and commemoration. This year’s event, scheduled for Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at 12:00 PM, promises a special tribute to Vietnam War era veterans, in addition to honoring all local servicemen and women.
Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office deputies responded to a domestic disturbance call at a residence on Back Valley Road in Lyerly on the evening of Friday, October 10, 2025, leading to the arrest of Michael David Haake, a 61-year-old male.
Northwest Georgia residents woke up to widespread morning showers and cooler temperatures today as a cold front moved across the region. However, the forecast promises a swift transition to drier, clearer, and sunnier conditions by the afternoon, driven by an approaching high-pressure system.
Residents of Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, are looking to the skies with cautious optimism as showers are forecast to bring much-needed moisture to the region this weekend. The anticipated rainfall offers a glimmer of hope against a backdrop of developing dry conditions that have left local ecosystems parched.
Designed to provide customers with predictable monthly payments, Georgia Power’s Budget Billing program is drawing widespread criticism as customers report receiving unexpectedly large “true-up” bills—some amounting to hundreds or even thousands of dollars.
In an effort to foster a more inclusive and connected community, Trion is actively addressing the growing language gap, particularly for its significant Spanish-speaking population. With the Hispanic community now representing a substantial portion of the town’s residents, a multi-faceted approach involving education, community outreach, and improved healthcare access is proving vital.
The Chattooga Lady Indians’ softball season concluded October 15, after the team fell in a doubleheader sweep to Banks County in the state playoffs. Banks County secured both wins on their home field, advancing to the next round and bringing Chattooga’s successful 2025 campaign to a close.
The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration has announced the essential dates and times for the post-election process required to compute, canvass, and certify the results of the upcoming November 4, 2025 Special Election.
Michael Kilgore, a former Centre Patrol Officer, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised probation, officials confirmed. The sentencing comes after his arrest on May 3, 2023, by the Centre Alabama Police Department on charges of Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Controlled Substance Crime.
