A tragic fire involving a pull-behind camper in the 100 block of Ridgeway Road has resulted in the deaths of at least two individuals, authorities confirmed Tuesday of this week. The Georgia State Fire Marshal’s Office has launched an investigation into the circumstances surrounding the deadly blaze.
The Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has announced that it has begun administering COVID-19 vaccinations at local health departments across the state. This initiative, which commenced earlier this week, aims to make vaccine access more readily available to Georgians, with doses provided based on current supply.
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve’s Toys for Tots program in Chattooga County has officially opened registration for families seeking assistance with Christmas gifts for their children this holiday season. The first sign-up session is being held today, Saturday, October 11, 2025, providing an early opportunity for local families to participate.
A devastating two-vehicle collision on Dry Creek Road Thursday afternoon has resulted in the tragic death of a 15-year-old male motorcyclist. The incident, which occurred at approximately 4:18 PM, took the life of Armuchee High School student, Elijah Andrew Espy.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 10, 2025:
Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County residents are preparing for a dominant stretch of beautiful weather, featuring abundant sunshine and gradually rising temperatures from today (Friday) through Monday. While the four-day outlook promises ideal conditions for outdoor activities, the extended dry spell offers no immediate relief for ongoing drought concerns across the region.
Another exciting night of high school football is on tap tonight on WZQZ. The Chattooga Indians are fresh off one of the biggest upset wins in at least the last decade with their win over defending region champion Fannin County last week. The Indians, who are 2-5 overall on the season, suddenly find themselves in the thick of the playoff race with a 2-2 region record which puts them at 5th place currently in the region. Chattooga will be looking to pull their second straight upset tonight on the road in Dalton against the 2nd place Christian Heritage Lions. Christian Heritage is 4-3 overall on the season and 3-1 in region play. Christian Heritage has notched wins against Pepperell, Dade County, Coosa and Gordon Central. Their losses came against Heritage Ringgold, Landmark Christian and Gordon Lee.
The Trion Bulldogs will return to the friendly confines of Sam R. McCain Stadium tonight to take on Westbrook Christian from Rainbow City, AL. Trion is coming off a tough road loss last week to Mount Zion 41-17 which dropped the Dawgs to 3rd place in the region. Trion has yet to win two consecutive games this year but conversely that have yet to lose two consecutive games as well. Their record currently stands at 3-4 overall and 1-1 in region play. Trion will be facing an unfamiliar opponent tonight in the Westbrook Christian Warriors. Westbrook is 5-1 on the season with wins over Glencoe, Saks, Locust Fork, Munford and Ohatchee. Their lone loss on the year came back 3 weeks ago to Piedmont.
Both games will be broadcast live on the WZQZ Facebook page tonight. The Chattooga vs Christian Heritage game will also be broadcast on the radio at 99.1 FM and AM 1180. Kickoff for both games will be at 7:30 pm.
Local dollars are set to receive a major boost as the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce officially announces the relaunch of the “Love Local Community Card” program. To introduce the revamped system and demonstrate its benefits, the Chamber will host a catered Lunch & Learn event on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at the Chattooga Civic Center.
The Menlo Lions Club will be making their famous Brunswick Stew Friday the 17th of October. Pick up will be Saturday morning between 7 AM and 10 AM at Menlo School lunchroom. Price is still $30 a gallon or $8 a quart. To place orders contact Lee Majors at 706-862-2857 or Elaine at 706-862-2378.
A Northwest Georgia man, Damien Doming, was sentenced to life in prison on Tuesday, October 1, 2025, after a jury found him guilty of multiple severe child sexual abuse charges. The conviction stems from the sexual assault of a nine-year-old child, his former step-daughter, that occurred when they resided together in Ringgold.
