State and local law enforcement officers are urging everyone not to drive over the legal limit as they prepare for the “Hands Across the Border” campaign, which runs from August 25 to August 29. This campaign focuses on drunk and drugged driving enforcement in Georgia, Alabama, Florida, South Carolina, and Tennessee, with sobriety road checks planned at state lines to promote a zero-tolerance stance against impaired driving.
As Georgia’s faith communities look towards 2025, a starkly divergent financial landscape is emerging, with some denominations experiencing growth while others face significant budgetary contractions. This mixed picture reflects national trends of declining giving and calls for greater financial transparency amidst evolving church engagement.
AdventHealth Redmond has been awarded the American Heart Association’s Get With The Guidelines® – Stroke Gold Plus award for its dedication to providing top-quality care for stroke patients. The hospital offers 24/7 access to advanced stroke treatments, reducing the need for patients in Northwest Georgia to travel to distant cities. The region suffers from higher stroke rates than the national average, leading to more hospitalizations and risks. Stroke is a major cause of death and disability nationally, and early detection and treatment are crucial for survival and recovery. The Get With The Guidelines program helps hospitals follow the latest stroke care guidelines to improve patient outcomes. AdventHealth Redmond aims to provide comprehensive care and educate patients on managing their health. The American Heart Association recognized the hospital for its effective approach to stroke care, highlighting improved patient outcomes and community health.
Chattooga County residents and visitors have one final opportunity to experience the best of local agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit as the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair concludes its successful run tonight. Gates open at 2:00 PM, promising a packed afternoon and evening of activities before closing at 9:00 PM.
A devastating two-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon claimed the lives of two Centre residents, 19-year-old Lillian McCain and 12-year-old Libby McCain. The collision occurred on Cherokee County Road 29, approximately nine miles northeast of Piedmont.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced a temporary closure of the right southbound lane and shoulder of I-75 for essential maintenance work on Monday, August 25. Weather permitting, the closure will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
A 37-year-old Summerville man, Alan Scott Holbrook, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts, including criminal attempt to commit child molestation, obscene internet contact with a child, and sexual exploitation of children, among others. According to Floyd County Jail records, Holbrook traveled to Floyd County to meet a minor he believed to be under the age of 16 for sexual acts.
Chattooga County residents are advised to prepare for a significant shift in weather patterns over the coming days. The weekend is set to bring unsettled, rainy, and humid conditions, but a noticeable change to a cooler, drier, and more pleasant weather pattern is on its way for the upcoming workweek.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 23, 2025:
Friday night brought contrasting outcomes for both local high school football teams as the Trion Bulldogs celebrated a dominant home-opener victory, while the Chattooga Indians suffered their second consecutive road loss.
