Trion High School is proud to announce the launch of free English language classes specifically designed for Spanish-speaking adults in the community. This initiative aims to empower parents with essential language skills, fostering stronger connections between home and school and enhancing overall community engagement.
The former coordinator of the Floyd County Drug Court program, Erin Ranee Young, was sentenced to two years in prison Thursday afternoon by Floyd County Superior Court Judge Bryan Johnson, following her guilty plea to felony sexual contact with a program participant.
Today, Monday, September 22, 2025, ushers in the official start of astronomical autumn for the Northern Hemisphere, as the autumnal equinox arrives, signaling a celestial turning point and a season of transition.
Chattooga County Animal Control and Shelter has announced the unfortunate cancellation of their highly anticipated Halloween movie night event, originally scheduled to take place at the Chattooga County Ag Center on October 25, 2025.
Georgia College & State University (GCSU) has significantly enhanced its hands-on learning opportunities for students in the School of Nursing and other College of Health Sciences programs with the recent expansion of its Simulation and Translational Research Center (Sim Center). The state-of-the-art facility, which opened this fall, celebrated its official unveiling with a ribbon-cutting ceremony held on September 18.
Federal health officials have significantly scaled back a three-decade-old program that actively tracks food poisoning infections across the United States, prompting concerns from food safety experts and state health officials about the potential impact on public health.
A Dallas, Georgia man who was given a reprieve by a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office deputy after reporting an assault and testing positive for alcohol was arrested for DUI less than two hours later after being observed driving.
A Toiletry Drive is taking place throughout September to collect essential hygiene and household products for underserved families in Chattooga County. This initiative highlights a significant issue: federal programs like Food Stamps/EBT do not cover necessary items such as toiletries, cleaning products, and baby care items, leaving many families unable to afford basics for their health and dignity.
Northwest Georgia and Chattooga County residents can expect a continued stretch of summer-like weather from Sunday, September 21st, to Wednesday, September 24th, 2025. A robust high-pressure system will maintain above-average temperatures and largely keep significant rainfall at bay, though moisture from the Gulf of Mexico will contribute to noticeable humidity and bring slight chances of afternoon showers.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 21, 2025:
