As daylight fades and the moon begins its ascent, a different world awakens within James H. Floyd State Park. The Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park are inviting brave adventurers to explore this hidden realm with their “Creatures of the Night” guided hike.
As October ushers in Breast Cancer Awareness Month, Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic are joining forces to deliver a powerful message: “There’s power in knowing.” This crucial campaign aims to empower women by emphasizing the vital importance of scheduling and attending their annual mammogram, a key tool in the ongoing fight against breast cancer.
Property owners across Chattooga County are beginning to receive their annual property tax bills, and this year’s statements are sporting a new design with enhanced features aimed at improving clarity and convenience. Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton announced the arrival of the bills and highlighted the significant updates implemented for the 2025 tax year.
Residents of Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, will soon see hundreds of thousands of small, bait packets distributed from the sky and ground as a key component of a nationwide campaign to eradicate raccoon rabies. The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Wildlife Services program (USDA-WS) has announced that oral rabies vaccine (ORV) baits will be deployed across a significant portion of the region from October 21 through October 28, 2025.
Funeral services are scheduled for tomorrow for Elijah Andrew Espy, the 15-year-old Armuchee High School student who was tragically killed last week following a devastating two-vehicle collision in Chattooga County.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, October 12, 2025:
Residents across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, are enjoying a picture-perfect Sunday as a powerful high-pressure system dominates the weather pattern, promising days of sunny skies, dry air, and mild temperatures.
The Summerville City Council will convene for its regular monthly meeting this coming Monday evening, October 13th, at 5:00 PM in the council chambers at Summerville City Hall, located on Georgia Avenue. Residents are invited to attend the public proceedings.
Chattooga County Elections and Registration recently announced the release of a sample ballot for the upcoming county-wide special election scheduled for November 4, 2025. This proactive step aims to provide voters ample time to familiarize themselves with the ballot contents before casting their votes.
A wave of new reimbursement policies from major insurance companies is creating significant financial pressure on independent physicians, leading to concerns that many may abandon private practice for larger hospital systems. At the heart of the issue are initiatives aimed at curbing what insurers deem “high-cost” doctor visits, which critics argue could ultimately lead to higher healthcare expenses for patients.
