Chattooga County Schools are celebrating a significant achievement as two of its elementary schools, Leroy Massey Elementary and Lyerly Elementary, have been designated 2024–2025 Literacy Leaders by the Georgia Department of Education (GaDOE). This prestigious honor recognizes schools across the state that demonstrate exceptional achievement or growth in reading.
A 30-year-old Armuchee man was taken into custody over the weekend following an incident involving two women, aged 72 and 73, resulting in multiple serious charges, including the exploitation or intimidation of the elderly.
Would you like to make that Thanksgiving meal even more rewarding this year? Start the holiday by participating in the second annual AdventHealth Redmond Rome Turkey Trot 5K Run and 3K Feel Whole Stroll. It is slated for Thursday, November 27th at 9 am at AdventHealth Stadium.
As Georgia prepares for the Thanksgiving holiday, communities across the state are focusing on the often-unseen partnership that stocks kitchen pantries and fuels the economy. Georgia’s annual Farm-City Week celebration, an initiative dedicated to highlighting the interdependence between rural agriculture and urban industries, is underway, emphasizing that the success of one sector relies heavily on the success of the other.
The Trion High School Softball team is celebrating a wave of prestigious accolades, with numerous players earning Region 7 A-II All-Region honors and Head Coach Trent Stamey being named Region Coach of the Year. The exceptional performance underscores the talent and dedication within the Lady Dawgs’ program.
Atlanta Police arrested two individuals following a swift pursuit connected to a high-value shoplifting incident at a local sporting goods store. The collaboration between specialized police units, including the Aviation Unit (Phoenix) and the Auto Crimes Enforcement Unit (ACE), led to the apprehension of the suspects and the recovery of over $5,000 in stolen merchandise. One of the suspects had several active warrants in Chattooga County.
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is actively investigating an armed robbery that occurred at a convenience store in Menlo early Tuesday morning.
Despite a brisk chill in the air, the Chattooga County Agricultural Center buzzed with activity on Monday, November 10th, as the Chattooga County Young Farmers hosted their Annual Pig Project Show and Auction. A strong turnout from community members demonstrated unwavering support for local students and their agricultural endeavors.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 11, 2025
Northwest Georgia is experiencing the coldest air mass of the season this morning, with temperatures plunging well below freezing, though immediate relief is in sight as a rapid warming trend is set to take hold across the region starting today.
