While Labor Day weekend traditionally marks the unofficial end of summer, and the official start of autumn is still weeks away on the calendar, residents of Northwest Georgia are getting a head start on fall-like temperatures. After enduring several weeks of sweltering heat, a distinct cool-down is sweeping across the region, bringing with it a refreshing taste of autumn.
The Chattooga High School 2025 Homecoming Court has been revealed, paving the way for the school’s homecoming celebration on Thursday, September 12th. This event will take place during the Chattooga Indians football team’s home game versus the Gordon Central Warriors at Buddy Windle Little Big Horn Stadium, where the Homecoming royalty for this year will be honored.
A Chattooga County Grand Jury issued indictments against nine individuals, bringing a range of serious charges from drug trafficking and possession to felony fleeing and obstruction of justice, according to recent court records.
State Representative Katie Dempsey will be the keynote speaker at a public forum and training module aimed at preventing veteran suicides in Rome, Georgia. The event, titled “The Resilient Mind: Upstream Interventions to Prevent Veteran Suicide,” is being hosted by Highland Rivers Behavioral Health and will take place tomorrow, Wednesday, August 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Harvest Moon Cafe, located at 234 Broad St.
New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will be hosting Girl Scouts Loves State Parks Day on Saturday, September 13th, 2025. This event will take place all day with special tours at 10a.m. and 1p.m. with the Cherokee Phoenix Print shop open from 10 AM- 2:30 PM.
This event is an annual statewide effort to celebrate the long history between the Girl Scouts of America and the Georgia State Parks and Historic Sites. Girl Scouts coming to the site will enjoy a day of history and adventure with a chance to learn more about the Cherokee history and the Trail of Tears. Self-guided tours are also available throughout the day with Rangers on site to answer questions.
Regular admission fee required: $6-$8. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75(Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N., near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706.624.1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information.
Georgia drivers are enjoying a slight reprieve at the pump as the state’s average gas price dipped over the past week, according to a new media release from AAA – The Auto Club Group. Georgians now pay an average of $2.89 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline, offering a small but welcome bit of relief.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, August 25, 2025:
Chattooga County, Georgia, residents can look forward to a refreshing change of pace this week, as a dominant high-pressure system is set to usher in a period of unseasonably cool and dry weather. From Monday, August 25th, through Friday, August 29th, the region will experience delightful, fall-like temperatures, a welcome respite from typical late-August heat and humidity.
Chattooga County Animal Control and Hays State Prison are embarking on an innovative partnership designed to give shelter dogs a brighter future while offering valuable rehabilitation opportunities to inmates. The new initiative aims to equip adoptable dogs with essential training, making them more appealing to prospective families.
A 17-year-old employee at an Advanced Auto Parts in Summerville was fired and could face criminal charges after allegedly verbally threatening a customer during an incident on Monday, August 18, 2025.
