Chattooga High School’s Counseling Department is set to host a crucial informational event, the “Junior and Senior Essentials Night,” designed to equip students and their families with vital resources for post-graduation planning. The evening is scheduled for Thursday, September 4th, 2025, at 5:30 PM in the Chattooga High School Cafeteria.
The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is set to host an exciting and educational highlight with its 2025 Agriculture Demonstration Kitchen, proudly sponsored by the Chattooga County Farm Bureau. From Thursday, August 21st, to Sunday, August 24th, fairgoers will have the unique opportunity to learn new skills and witness live demonstrations from a diverse array of local gardeners, craftsmen, chefs, and experts.
Americans are facing an unprecedented wave of debt collection activity, with new data revealing a staggering 150% increase in reported calls during the first quarter of 2025 compared to the previous year. Alarmingly, nearly half of these complaints involved abusive or harassing tactics, raising significant consumer protection concerns.
Chattooga County residents are advised to prepare for a warm and humid week ahead, spanning from Tuesday, August 19th, through Friday, August 22nd. The forecast indicates daily chances of afternoon and evening thunderstorms, influenced by a weak high-pressure system and the distant effects of Hurricane Erin.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 19, 2025:
Georgia drivers are experiencing a minor increase at the pump this week, with the state’s average price for regular unleaded gasoline rising a penny compared to a week ago. The current average stands at $2.91 per gallon, a figure that can fluctuate overnight.
State Representative Eddie Lumsden, R-Armuchee, who represents all of Chattooga County and a portion of Floyd County, has been named Vice Chair of a new House committee tasked with investigating the rapidly increasing cost of insurance in Georgia.
The Anna Shaw Children’s Institute is set to host the 10th annual North Georgia Autism Conference on Friday, October 24, at the Dalton Convention Center, located at 2211 Tony Ingle Parkway in Dalton.
Chattooga High School is empowering its students for future career success through its robust Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program. Designed to provide valuable resources and support, the initiative connects students with real-world work experience, often paid, before they even graduate. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) program is a federal initiative designed to help job seekers access employment, education, training, and support services to succeed in the labor market and to match employers with the skilled workers they need. At Chattooga High School, it’s tailored to prepare students for post-graduation success.
The Senior Scholars program is returning to Berry College for its Fall 2025 semester, offering a wealth of educational and community-building opportunities for adults aged 55 and up. Registration for the program, which kicks off on September 15, is now officially open
