Georgia’s deer hunters are gearing up for the start of the 2025 Primitive Weapons Deer Season, which officially begins on Saturday, October 11, 2025. This season provides an extended window for hunters, running through January 11, 2026, and allows for the pursuit of either-sex deer across much of the state.
A Summerville resident was killed Thursday evening, October 9, 2025, in a fatal motor vehicle crash involving a motorcycle and a sedan in Chattooga County. The Chattooga County Coroner’s office and the Georgia State Patrol are investigating the incident that occurred in the 6500 block of Dry Creek Road.
Chattooga County property owners can expect their 2025 tax bills in the mail, following a brief delay attributed to state compliance requirements. To ensure residents have sufficient time to prepare, the county has officially extended the payment deadline.
In September, Georgia’s net tax collections reached nearly $3.27 billion, an increase of $60.3 million, or 1.9 percent, compared to the same month in FY 2025. Year-to-date collections are $8.17 billion, up $64.5 million, or 0.8 percent, from September 2024.
A 34-year-old Chattooga County man, Tracy Alan Maples, was arrested Sunday, October 5, 2025, after being located by Chattooga County deputies who were executing an active warrant. The situation quickly escalated when a search incident to the arrest uncovered illegal narcotics, including a substance that field-tested positive for both Methamphetamine and Fentanyl.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Medical Assisting program has achieved a significant distinction, successfully passing its recent accreditation site visit with no recommendations from the review team. This perfect outcome underscores the program’s exceptional quality and its commitment to preparing top-tier healthcare professionals.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 9, 2025:
Residents across Northwest Georgia are in for a refreshing change as fall-like conditions are set to make a delightful return, starting today and extending through the upcoming weekend. A building high-pressure system will usher in cooler, drier air, promising a stretch of pleasant afternoons and comfortable nights.
Chattooga High School football fans are being asked to adjust their calendars. The Senior Night game against Dade County has been officially moved, shifting from its original slot on Friday, October 24, to Thursday, October 23, 2025.
Book lovers and bargain hunters in Chattooga County have a reason to celebrate as the highly anticipated Chattooga Library book sale gets underway today, Thursday, October 9, 2025. The sale, a vital fundraiser for the Chattooga Friends of the Library, will run through Saturday, October 11, 2025, offering incredible deals on a wide array of literary treasures and media.
