A woman from Floyd County was tricked in an unusual extortion scheme where a scammer made her believe she needed to film herself taking a shower for a spiritual cleansing ritual. The police stated that the victim lost $1,500 after the scammer used her beliefs and then threatened to share the video.
The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS), in partnership with the National Weather Service (NWS), has announced Tuesday, November 5, as Georgia’s Severe Weather Preparedness Day. The initiative calls upon schools, businesses, and individuals across the state to participate in a statewide severe weather exercise and tornado drill around 9:30 a.m.
Tracey Mercado, program director and instructor of Medical Assisting at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), has been named GNTC’s 2025 Alumna of the Year.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 30, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing a notable transition in weather as the powerful cold front responsible for widespread rain earlier this week finally pulls away, leaving behind a brisk, breezy, and significantly cooler airmass.
The Region Championship trophy hangs in the balance this Thursday night as the undefeated Bowdon Red Devils (7–2, 3–0 Region) travel to Sam R. McCain Stadium to face the surging Trion Bulldogs (4–5, 2–1 Region). The high-stakes matchup marks the final regular-season game for both squads and will determine the ultimate victor of the region.
Summerville Main Street is extending an invitation to local families, individuals, and organizations to participate in a special “Salute To The Troops” exhibit on November 8th, designed to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation.
A newly released AARP report, “Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States,” reveals that a staggering 24% of Georgia adults – approximately 2.5 million people – are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones. The data highlights the immense financial, physical, and emotional toll these individuals face, prompting AARP Georgia to urge policymakers for immediate action.
A Summerville man reported to local police Monday that he had fallen victim to a sophisticated online scam, losing $3,000 in cash and sending an additional $15,000 in cashier’s checks under the false pretense of securing a government grant. The incident highlights the growing threat of social media-based financial fraud.
