The anticipated appearance of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at the upcoming Wings Over North Georgia airshow is in serious jeopardy, as the ongoing federal government shutdown has grounded the popular flight demonstration team.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) is alerting motorists to a scheduled lane and shoulder closure on Interstate 75 Southbound this Wednesday, October 8, as maintenance crews conduct essential shoulder repairs.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 7, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia are set to experience a week-long weather swing, featuring a final, brief surge of summer heat mixed with potential thunderstorms before a strong frontal system delivers a noticeable autumn cool down by Thursday.
Georgia drivers are noticing a subtle but persistent upward trend at the pump, as the state’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline quietly edges higher. Though the increase is slight, it serves as a reminder that even minimal fluctuations can impact household budgets.
Two men are facing severe legal consequences in Alabama after authorities busted their latest unsanctioned combat sports operation, “The Pit,” over the past weekend. This comes after the same individuals were previously warned by officials in Chattooga County about the illegality of their fight-organizing activities in Georgia.
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A vital piece of Chattooga County’s industrial landscape, the Chattooga River Bridge carrying the Chattooga & Chickamauga Railway (CCKY) line in Trion, is earning recognition as likely the oldest standing bridge in the county, a testament to late 19th-century American engineering.
A Catoosa County jury convicted Ladarius Nollie, a 35-year-old resident of Chattanooga, Tennessee, of trafficking fentanyl following a one-day trial held before Chief Superior Court Judge Brian House. Nollie was immediately sentenced to five years in prison, followed by 25 years of probation.
A Chattooga County woman was arrested for shoplifting at Walmart, but fled the scene. Later, deputies arrested the woman during a domestic call on James Street in Summerville.
Dreamer’s Outreach in Summerville is sponsoring a Breast Cancer Awareness Walk on Saturday, October 25, 2025. The 5K walk starts with registration at 8 AM and the walk getting underway at 9 AM. The starting point for the event will be Kuzzins at 105 Hemlock Street in Summerville. In addition to the walk, there will be dancing and fun, with a “Pink Line Dance” after the walk. For more information, contact the event organizer, Maurice Martin at 706-844-2710.