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.
In a display of community commitment to literacy, Trion City Schools played host to a series of engaging read-alouds on Monday, marking the observance of Georgia Reads Day. This annual event, spearheaded by the Georgia Council on Literacy, aims to spotlight the critical importance of reading and celebrate the state’s dedication to fostering literacy skills across all ages.
The Town of Lyerly is excited to announce the return of its Annual Down Home Day, promising a day of community spirit, family fun, and local charm. The event is scheduled for Saturday, October 11th, from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM, and will take place at the picturesque Angus McLeod Park, located at 5801 Highway 114 in Lyerly, GA 30730.
Chattooga County Schools announced on Monday that Menlo Elementary School has officially been named a 2025 Georgia Title I Reward School by the Georgia Department of Education. This distinguished honor places Menlo Elementary among the elite, recognizing its exceptional progress in improving academic outcomes for all students.
A Chattooga County man wanted on felony warrants for robbery and burglary was apprehended following a brief struggle at Summerville’s Trade Day on September 13th. Keshawn Gavyn Isham, 23, now faces an additional charge of Obstruction of Officers.
As September 2025 marks National Suicide Prevention Month, the unique and often overlooked mental health challenges facing rural Georgia farmers are taking center stage. While stress and anxiety are plentiful in the agricultural heartland, access to vital mental health services remains severely limited, prompting the American Farm Bureau Federation (AFBF) to actively promote critical resources.
Georgia residents saw a minimal increase at the pump this week, with the statewide average for regular unleaded gasoline ticking up by just one cent. Drivers now pay an average of $2.90 per gallon, a price point that remains remarkably stable compared to recent months and even last year.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is urging property owners to be on the lookout for their 2025 property tax bills, which were sent to the printer last week and will be mailed the first of October. Hampton also emphasized the critical importance of ensuring the county has the correct mailing address on file, as the payment deadline approaches on December 2, 2025.
Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for a significant shift in weather patterns beginning late Tuesday night, with a potential for severe thunderstorms packing damaging winds and hail, followed by several days of cooler, rainy conditions.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, September 22, 2025:
