The ongoing ripple effects of the government shutdown are hitting local families hard, particularly those grappling with food insecurity. In response to this escalating need, the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation has stepped forward with a crucial $30,000 donation to bolster seven area food banks across Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk counties in Georgia, and Cherokee County just across the state line in Alabama.
Trion High School’s softball program, under the guidance of Head Coach Jason Lanham, has wrapped up a truly memorable 2025 season, culminating in an impressive 5th place finish at the State Tournament. The Lady Dawgs achieved a stellar 20-8 overall record, securing a coveted Region Championship and making a deep, impactful run into the state playoffs.
Residents across Northwest Georgia are waking up to a cool, overcast Sunday defined by heavy cloud cover, high humidity, and the expectation of afternoon rain. A slow-moving weather system is the primary factor dominating today’s forecast, keeping temperatures slightly below average for early November.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, November 2, 2025:
The holiday collecting season has officially begun in Chattooga County. Continuing a popular tradition that has captured the county’s rich history, the Chattooga County Historical Society (CCHS) has announced the subject of its highly anticipated eighth annual commemorative Christmas ornament: the historic two-story Summerville School.
Chattooga County Career, Technical, and Agricultural Education (CTAE) students are set to showcase their construction prowess this week as they participate in the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge. The event, hosted by the Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) along with Duffey Southeast, Inc. and RaLin, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 4, starting at 8:00 a.m. at the Rome River Center.
A Summerville woman was arrested shortly after midnight this past Thursday following a report of a domestic problem on Fourth Street. Audrey Wooten was taken into custody after police officers determined she was allegedly intoxicated and causing a disturbance in the neighborhood.
The Northwest Georgia Joint Development Authority (NWGJDA) has unanimously appointed Matt Harris, a veteran leader in education innovation and community strategy, as its new president and chief executive officer. Harris will immediately assume the leadership role focused on driving regional economic prosperity across Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker counties.
Georgia lawmakers are preparing for the 2026 legislative session with a focus on solving the teacher retention crisis in the state. With about 120,000 public school teachers in Georgia, many districts start the school year with unfilled positions. Georgia lawmakers highlighted the nationwide challenge of teacher burnout caused by increasing demands and difficulties in recruiting new educators.
Georgia residents can now shop for 2026 health insurance plans through the state’s new Georgia Access platform, with open enrollment having begun yesterday, Saturday, November 1, 2025. The critical window, which closes on January 15, 2026, carries an urgent warning: enhanced federal premium tax credits are set to expire at the end of this year, potentially leading to significantly higher costs for those who delay enrollment.
