Qualifying for the November 4th Municipal Elections concluded yesterday across all four municipalities in Chattooga County, setting the stage for a mix of contested races and unopposed candidates as voters prepare to choose their local leaders.
Chattooga County’s future agricultural students will take center stage today, Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, as the highly anticipated 4-H and FFA Poultry Show and Auction takes place at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair. This event marks the culmination of months of dedication from local students, showcasing their poultry projects and fostering vital agricultural skills. Also, the Junior Market Beef Show takes place this afternoon.
A Trion woman was hospitalized last week after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 27 near the intersection of Underwood Road, an incident where investigators noted faint crosswalk markings at the scene.
The Trion Recreation Department is set to launch its first-ever Card Night, inviting enthusiasts of all ages to gather, trade, and play a wide array of popular card games. The event is scheduled for Tuesday, September 2, 2025, from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM, at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton St, Trion, GA 30753.
AdventHealth and Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) held an orientation for students in the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN) program on August 15. This event is part of a collaboration aimed at increasing the number of nurses in northwest Georgia. Representatives from AdventHealth and GNTC staff welcomed students to GNTC’s Walker County Campus.
Chattooga High School’s Health Occupations Students of America (HOSA) chapter recently hosted a powerful meeting, bringing the critical issue of mental health to the forefront for its members. Students heard from Jim and Bonnie Moore, who shared their personal story and highlighted the vital work of the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI), inspiring the group to participate in the upcoming NAMIWalks event on September 20th.
The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is in full swing, and fair-goers are invited to delve into a diverse lineup of engaging workshops and demonstrations at the Chattooga County Farm Bureau Demonstration Kitchen, located inside the Ag Building, this weekend. From practical gardening solutions to culinary delights and creative crafts, there’s something to spark everyone’s interest on Saturday, August 22nd, and Sunday, August 23rd.
Summerville Main Street will host a “Salute To The Troops” event on Saturday, November 8, 2025, from 10 AM to 3 PM at the historic Summerville Train Depot. The free community event aims to honor Summerville’s living and deceased veterans through a poignant exhibit and a day of family-friendly activities.
The Historic Summerville Depot is set to come alive today, Saturday, August 23, hosting the much-anticipated Market & Music At The Depot. From 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., the iconic venue will offer a vibrant blend of local shopping, live entertainment, and a special appearance by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum Passenger Train, all with free admission.
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Human remains were discovered Thursday morning near Martha Berry Boulevard at Little Dry Creek in Rome, prompting a joint investigation by the Rome Police Department and the Floyd County Coroner’s Office.