Chattooga County families needing a little extra support heading into the Thanksgiving season are encouraged to take part in tomorrow’s 9th Annual Home for the Holidays Food Distribution, hosted by Chattooga Family Connection.
The Town of Trion is exploring a fresh new look, as the mayor and council consider adopting a redesigned town logo. The proposed design is filled with symbolism meant to reflect Trion’s identity and history.
A Summerville man is facing multiple traffic-related charges following a late-night incident documented by local police. According to court records, officers attempted to stop 42-year-old Clinton Dewayne Phillips on November 15, 2025, after observing him operating a 2010 Ford Edge on public roads.
There’s Hope For The Hungry is hosting a food distribution event today at South Summerville Baptist Church. The organization will be on-site from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m., providing free food to anyone in need within the community.
At 10:48 AM on Tuesday, November 18th, the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office was notified of a fatal structure fire on Maryland Drive. Coroner Jeremy McElhaney responded to the scene, where he pronounced an adult female deceased. On Tuesday evening, Coroner McElhaney released the victim’s name, identifying her as 43-year-old Bobbie Marie Blackmon.
A woman died in a devastating house fire that occurred early Tuesday morning off Back Penn Road near Maryland Drive. The incident has prompted a formal investigation, with the Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office being called to the scene to determine the cause of the fatal blaze.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 18, 2025:
A potent combination of unseasonably warm, dry air is set to grip Northwest Georgia this week, posing significant fire risks and threatening to shatter decades-old temperature records, according to the National Weather Service’s early morning forecast.
From the City of Summerville: Filter Plant Road will be closing again this morning at 9:00 a.m. for ongoing work at the water treatment plant.
🔹 No through access between Back Berryton Rd. and Hwy 48 once the closure begins.
🔹 Residents on Filter Plant Rd. will only be able to access Hwy 48 during the closure.
The City of Summerville adds, “We appreciate your patience!”.
Residents across Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region are being strongly advised to refrain from any outdoor burning this week as local officials sound the alarm on dangerously dry conditions and a significantly elevated wildfire risk.