Last month, a federal judge approved a $400,000 consent decree between Mount Vernon Mills, the Town of Trion, and the City of Summerville, addressing claims of PFAS contamination in Summerville’s water supply. While a localized resolution, the agreement casts a national spotlight on the textile industry’s growing financial responsibility for decades of discharging “forever chemicals” into the environment.
Hundreds of high school construction students from across Northwest Georgia are set to demonstrate their mastery of essential trades at the annual Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge, held at the Rome River Center on Tuesday, Nov. 4.
The 51st annual Sum Nelly Festival, a cornerstone of Summerville’s cultural calendar, officially set a new attendance record last weekend, underscoring the event’s continued and growing popularity within the community.
U. S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, who represents Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia in Congress, has emerged as a strong critic of her own party in 2025, taking a more independent path that resonates with the populist “America First” movement while also garnering support from some Democrats.
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.
