As thousands of Georgians prepare to hit the roads for the unofficial end-of-summer Labor Day weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety (DPS) is issuing a stern warning: expect a significant increase in law enforcement presence with a focus on driver safety. The 78-hour holiday travel period kicks off this Friday, August 29, at 6:00 p.m., and concludes Monday, September 1, at 11:59 p.m.
Graduates of Georgia Highlands College (GHC) are set to significantly out-earn their peers without college degrees, with bachelor’s degree holders projected to earn an astounding $1.4 million more in lifetime earnings, according to a new economic impact study commissioned by the University System of Georgia (USG). This comprehensive analysis underscores the profound long-term value and financial return of a GHC education.
A 20-year-old man was arrested after allegedly engaging in a street race at speeds topping 110 mph on Highway 27 north of Trion, according to local law enforcement. Nicholas Gilreath faces multiple charges following the high-speed incident.
The Northwest Georgia Research and Education Center, a critical hub for agricultural advancement across its 905 acres, recently celebrated its significant contributions to beef cattle, forage, and row crop research, while also honoring a long-serving employee, Shawn McCary, for a quarter-century of dedicated service.
Chattooga County residents should prepare for a significant shift in weather patterns this upcoming weekend, August 28-31, 2025. A warming trend is on the horizon as a high-pressure system departs, paving the way for increasingly humid conditions and a growing chance of showers and thunderstorms as the week progresses. While the start of the period will offer pleasant, below-average temperatures, the latter half will transition to more unsettled, summer-like weather.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 28, 2025:
A Chattooga County jury has found Thomas Nelson Tucker Jr., 64, of Menlo, guilty on multiple felony charges, including three counts of aggravated assault, stemming from a December 2022 shooting incident into an occupied mobile home. Following the verdict, Tucker was sentenced as a recidivist to 25 years with 17 years to serve in state prison, followed by three years of probation.
A recent report from the Georgia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Disabilities (DBHDD) has unveiled a grim reality: suicide remains a leading cause of death among young people in the state, with Black youth experiencing the highest death rates.
Get ready for a day of autumn delights and Halloween thrills as downtown Summerville prepares to host the annual Pumpkin Palooza and Halloween Candy Walk on Saturday, October 25th. This beloved fall celebration, a joint effort by Summerville Main Street and the Summerville Trion Optimist Club, promises candy, crafts, costumes, and community fun for all ages.
An Armuchee resident’s two-month ordeal took a partial turn for the better recently when her stolen Kubota cab tractor was successfully recovered. However, the search continues for a valuable Landpride batwing Bush Hog that was taken with it from the Floyd Springs area in July, with owner Darlene Floyd Shore now offering a significant reward for its return.
