Two individuals are facing drug possession charges after a routine traffic stop in Chattooga County on September 17, led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine.
The City of Summerville invites the community and visitors from across the region to celebrate the 51st Annual Sum Nelly Festival on Saturday, October 4, from 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. at Dowdy Park in Summerville, Georgia.
Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Joe Montgomery, a towering figure in law enforcement for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, has retired this week after an extraordinary 41-year career with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Of his four decades of service, 31 years were dedicated specifically to the communities within the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.
Michael “Casey” Brown has officially announced his candidacy for Mayor of the Town of Trion in the upcoming Municipal General Election, scheduled for Tuesday, November 4, 2025. Known locally as Casey Brown, his name will appear on the ballot as Michael Casey Brown.
The U.S. Marine Corps Reserve Toys for Tots program has announced its registration dates for families in Chattooga County seeking assistance with Christmas toys this holiday season. Parents and guardians can sign up their children on select Saturdays in October and November at the Summerville Recreation Center.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources is offering support through its Wildlife Viewing Grants Program for projects that allow people to enjoy the state’s wildlife and natural areas.
Get ready to rally for a cause as AdventHealth Georgia’s Cancer Care team partners with Pickleball 706 to host a free “Pickleball for Breast Cancer Awareness” event on Sunday, October 12th. Designed to engage the Northwest Georgia community, the day promises a blend of fun, vital education, and support for breast cancer awareness.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 23, 2025:
Residents across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, are bracing for a dramatic weather shift this week, as a complex interplay of atmospheric forces brings an end to summer-like heat and ushers in a period of increased storm risk, culminating in cooler, drier conditions. A lingering high-pressure system, an approaching cold front, and a surge of Gulf moisture are all contributing to a dynamic forecast from Tuesday through Friday.
Chattooga County residents are preparing to head to the polls this November to decide on a ballot measure that seeks to ease the burden of property taxes by increasing the local sales tax. While the proposal aims to offer financial relief to property owners, a significant portion of the county’s population – its renters – faces the prospect of an increased tax load without any corresponding benefit.