The holiday season is just around the corner, and the City of Summerville is bustling with preparations for its much-anticipated Christmas celebrations. Kicking off the festivities are two beloved events: the Summerville Christmas Parade on Monday, December 1, 2025, followed by Christmas in the Park on Thursday, December 4, 2025, promising joy and cheer for all ages.
Georgia residents who purchase health insurance through the Affordable Care Act (ACA) marketplace are facing a substantial affordability crisis next year, driven by a convergence of rapidly increasing healthcare costs and the looming expiration of critical federal subsidies.
North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC) has issued an urgent public warning after a member reported an aggressive new scam involving fraudulent payment barcodes designed to steal customer funds.
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A targeted, two-month investigation by the Gordon County Sheriff’s Office has culminated in the arrests of two longtime drug offenders, one from Chattooga County, on charges of trafficking methamphetamine in the Calhoun area.
The Alzheimer’s Association is expanding its vital support network for dementia caregivers in Northwest Georgia with the introduction of two new monthly support groups. These groups aim to provide a safe and understanding space for individuals caring for loved ones with dementia, offering a chance to connect with others facing similar challenges, share experiences, and access valuable resources.
Local families seeking food assistance have a crucial resource available this week, as the community aid organization “There’s Hope for the Hungry” hosts a free grocery giveaway at Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 13, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are advised to enjoy the outdoors, as the region settles in for nearly a week of remarkably unseasonal warmth characterized by dry skies and daytime temperatures soaring 8 to 14 degrees above the average for mid-November.
Celebration of Life: Dr. Phil Williams
Please join us on Sunday, November 16, 2025, at the Trion High School Gymnasium from 3:00–5:00 PM as we celebrate the life of Trion City Schools beloved Superintendent, Dr. Phil Williams.
A brief remembrance ceremony will begin at 4:40 PM for all those that would like to attend but feel free to drop-in anytime between 3:00-5:00pm to pay your respects
Light refreshments will be served and complete information will be available for those who would like to make contributions to the to the Dr. Phil Williams Memorial Scholarship fund
The entire Trion community, along with family, friends, classmates and colleagues are invited to come together to honor and remember this remarkable man who meant so much to us all.
Chattooga County Schools is celebrating the recognition of Erin Smith, a 2nd grade teacher at Leroy Massey Elementary, who has been named a “Georgia Science Teacher Spotlight” by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). The commendation highlights Mrs. Smith’s unwavering dedication to integrating science, agriculture, and real-world thinking into the elementary curriculum, particularly through her work establishing a thriving school greenhouse.
