Book lovers and bargain hunters in Chattooga County have a reason to celebrate as the highly anticipated Chattooga Library book sale gets underway today, Thursday, October 9, 2025. The sale, a vital fundraiser for the Chattooga Friends of the Library, will run through Saturday, October 11, 2025, offering incredible deals on a wide array of literary treasures and media.
The Trion Middle School (TMS) Bulldogs have capped off a historic regular season with a perfect 6-0 record, securing an outright division title and earning a coveted spot in the North Georgia Athletic Conference (NGAC) football playoffs.
Summerville Police are investigating an attempt to use four counterfeit $100 bills at a Dollar General store on Commerce Street on Sunday afternoon. The suspect fled the scene after a store employee identified the money as fake.
The annual Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival will take place this Saturday, October 11th, at J. R. “Dick” Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville from 11 AM until 5 PM. The event features royalty, fairies, pirates, and more, with an official welcome from “Queen Vashti,” the King, and the Royal Court. This free community festival will proceed rain or shine.
A Rome teen arrested last September in connection with alleged threats of violence against a Rome City School has been found not guilty on all charges, a Floyd County Superior Court judge recently ruled. Nathaniel Porter Kozelle, who was charged with terroristic threats and acts and disrupting the operation of a public school, school bus, or school bus stop, was acquitted after Judge Bryan Johnson determined the state did not present enough evidence to prove his guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
Following recent federal approvals, the Georgia Department of Public Health (DPH) has commenced administering the latest COVID-19 vaccinations at health departments throughout Georgia. This rollout comes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) approved last month’s recommendations from its Advisory Committee on Immunization Practices (ACIP).
North Georgia residents are increasingly encountering the distinctive black and yellow Joro spider, a large arachnid that first hitched a ride from East Asia around 2014 and has since established a booming population across the region, including Chattooga County and its surrounding Northwest Georgia neighbors.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) is hosting an Open House at all six campuses to provide an opportunity to learn more about the programs offered at GNTC, tour the facilities, and meet faculty and staff.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 8, 2025:
After cloudy skies and a few rain showers, residents across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, are going to see a meteorological shift as a cold front moves out, paving the way for four days of cooler temperatures, clear skies, and low humidity starting today and extending through the weekend.
