Georgia officials have issued a crucial clarification regarding Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits, assuring recipients that any funds already loaded onto their Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards will remain accessible after November 1st. This update comes amidst initial confusion and concerns stemming from new guidance from the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) about the potential impact of a federal government shutdown on next month’s benefits.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture (GDA), in cooperation with the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (USDA – APHIS), has confirmed a case of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) at a commercial poultry operation in Gordon County.
The 100 Black Men of Rome-Northwest Georgia are taking a proactive step towards fostering mental and emotional wellness among men by hosting a free film screening and panel discussion titled “Triumph over Trauma” on Tuesday, October 28. The event, held at the DeSoto Theatre, 530 Broad St., from 6-9 p.m., aims to ignite crucial conversations about the often-unaddressed impact of trauma on men’s lives.
Chattooga County residents are advised to prepare for a necessary traffic disruption starting next week, as Hair Lake Road will undergo a full closure for continued maintenance and repairs.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, October 25, 2025:
Residents in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to a beautiful, clear, and mild Saturday. However, this pleasant autumn day comes with a stark warning: a Fire Danger Advisory is in effect due to exceptionally dry conditions. This brief reprieve of warm, sunny weather is also set to give way to a significant shift, with a rainy and cooler pattern dominating the region from Sunday through Tuesday.
A 34-year-old Lyerly man was arrested this week at Dowdy Park after Summerville Police say he threw the contents of his drink onto another person. Police were summoned to the park after the victim reported that John Howard Trammel and she had been in an argument, and Trammel allegedly threw his drink at the woman, causing her fear for her safety. Police arrived and arrested Trammel at 6:25 PM on Wednesday of this week. Trammel was booked into the Chattooga County and received a citation for disorderly conduct and was additionally charged with criminal damage to property in the second degree.
Downtown Summerville is getting a jump start on the spooky season today, Saturday, October 25th, as it hosts its annual Pumpkin Palooza and Halloween Candy Walk. Despite Halloween itself being a week away, the community is invited to enjoy a full day of autumn delights and Halloween thrills, courtesy of Summerville Main Street and the Summerville Trion Optimist Club.
Armuchee High School senior Caden Graves has been named the Dual Enrollment Student of the Year for the entire state of Georgia, a prestigious honor bestowed at the 2025 Governor’s Workforce Summit on Monday. Graves was recognized for his exemplary commitment to higher education and career preparedness through years of study at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) while attending high school.
