North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC) has announced the opening of its 2025-2026 Art Contest, inviting students from kindergarten through fifth grade across its seven-county service area to explore the vital role of electricity in their daily lives.
A burglary over the weekend was reported at D&D Trailer on Highway 27 in Trion. The owner of D&D Trailer, Levi Dodd, discovered the break-in and provided crucial surveillance footage, leading to the identification of a man and a woman.
Motorists traveling on Interstate 75 southbound are being advised to brace for significant delays on Tuesday, October 7th, as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) maintenance crews execute necessary shoulder repairs.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 6, 2025:
The City of Summerville Fire Department has announced scheduled fire hydrant maintenance, including flushing and inspections, for Monday, October 6th, 2025. This essential work, aimed at ensuring community safety and preparedness, will take place from 7 a.m. to 1 p.m. in specific areas of Southeast Summerville.
Residents across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, are advised to prepare for a multi-day stretch of unsettled weather marked by high humidity, increasing heat, and daily chances of scattered thunderstorms, culminating in a dramatic temperature drop by Thursday.
Trion motorists face a significant traffic alteration starting today as Simmons Street closes between Central Avenue and Tavern Lane for essential bridge replacement work. The Town of Trion issued a reminder, urging drivers to plan alternate routes during the five-day closure.
A Summerville woman was arrested, and another is being sought after a violent home invasion and assault on September 24, 2025. Whitney Celeste Barrett, age 37, was arrested and faces charges of First-Degree Burglary, Battery, and Third-Degree Cruelty to Children. Authorities issued warrants for Brandy Smith, who has similar charges related to the incident.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is strongly encouraging all community members to participate in a crucial Community Input Survey, designed to gather resident perspectives for the ongoing update of the Joint Comprehensive Plan for Chattooga County and its municipalities of Lyerly, Menlo, Summerville, and Trion.
Two people are dead following an early morning house fire in the Ridgeway Community on Sunday. Emergency crews were dispatched after Chattooga 911 received a call at 4:09 AM, reporting the blaze in the 1200 block of Ridgeway Drive.
