Chattooga County Young Farmers will have a unique opportunity to gain insights into the intricacies of meat science as the Chattooga Ag Center hosts a special class on Thursday, September 4th, at 7 PM. The session will feature Chattooga native Hamp Thomas, Assistant Lab Manager at the UGA Meat Science Technology Center, who will delve into “How Production Impacts Product.”
A Summerville woman was arrested earlier this month after a domestic dispute, reportedly sparked by a request to help clean a residence, escalated into a physical altercation. The incident, which occurred on August 11, 2025, led to charges of disorderly conduct, according to an incident report released by Summerville Police this week.
High school students in Chattooga County have a unique opportunity to turn their entrepreneurial dreams into reality through the Georgia Foundational Leadership & Entrepreneur X-perience (FLEX) program. This innovative non-profit initiative, launched in 2022, is designed to train young Georgians in entrepreneurship and business leadership, and the deadline for students to register their businesses is fast approaching on September 18th.
Georgia Power has filed a comprehensive request with state regulators to significantly expand its energy grid, proposing nearly 10,000 megawatts of new resources by 2031 to accommodate the state’s burgeoning population and surging energy demand. However, the ambitious plan, designed to ensure reliable power, also carries the potential for higher customer bills despite a proposed rate freeze.
Five inmates at the Floyd County Prison are facing a litany of charges, including felony counts of aggravated assault and participation in criminal street gang activity, following a violent altercation involving multiple attackers and weapons in a dorm bathroom.
Chattooga County residents can look forward to a refreshing shift in weather patterns next week, as a stretch of pleasant, drier conditions with below-average temperatures is forecast from Wednesday, August 27th, through Sunday, August 31st, 2025. This welcome change will provide a comfortable reprieve from the typical late-August heat and humidity.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 27, 2025:
Chattooga County native Spencer Hogg has become the new president and CEO of the Rome-Floyd Development Authority. He aims to improve the standard of living in the community by attracting good jobs and helping local businesses grow. Hogg takes over from Missy Kendrick, who oversaw significant investment increase in the area. He will work with a skilled team, including Project Manager Heather Seckman and Project Director JR Davis.
Hogg told the Rome News Tribune that Rome experienced a 3.9% employment growth in June, ranking second in the southeast after Myrtle Beach. To attract new businesses, he believes it is important to be strategic about the types of companies they target and the jobs they offer. His priority is ensuring existing employers have the resources to succeed, as their growth can help bring in new businesses to the area.
The authority is actively marketing several projects, including a 200-acre site on Cartersville Highway and a 130-acre complex in Rome. They are also focused on redeveloping brownfield sites and have sought grants to clean up contamination. Hogg has a background in political science and government affairs, having previously worked as a project manager before rising to his current position. He emphasizes that economic development requires patience, as some projects take many years to realize.
Chattooga County EMA 911 is actively seeking dedicated individuals to join its team as full-time Communications Officers, a critical role often heralded as the “unseen heroes” of public safety. The agency recently put out a heartfelt call for applicants, emphasizing the profound impact these professionals have on the community.
Listeners across Georgia are invited to tune into an insightful discussion this weekend, as “This Week on Georgia Focus,” a public affairs radio broadcast from the Georgia News Network, features Terry Norris, Executive Director of the Georgia Sheriffs’ Association (GSA). The segment, which will air locally on WZQZ, will delve into the GSA’s vital work, with a particular focus on its transformative youth program, the Georgia Sheriffs’ Youth Homes.
