Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas is taking a tangible step to address Georgia’s pressing literacy challenge, announcing a “Start of the Year Free Book Giveaway” during the month of August. This local initiative aligns with the broader goals of the Mayor’s Reading Club, a program supported by GeorgiaForward, designed to champion early literacy across the state.
Georgia saw a significant decrease in initial filings for unemployment benefits last week, a positive sign for the state’s labor market, even as national claims edged slightly higher, the U.S. Department of Labor reported Thursday.
Trion City School students are set to begin their new academic year tomorrow, Monday, August 4th, following a brief delay to allow for the completion of ongoing construction projects aimed at enhancing campus safety and functionality.
Comedy legend and accomplished banjo player Steve Martin will co-host the 2025 IBMA Bluegrass Music Awards alongside Grammy-winning roots musician Alison Brown. This marks the first time the prestigious event will be held in Chattanooga, taking place on Thursday, September 18, 2025, at 7:30 p.m. at the Soldiers and Sailors Memorial Auditorium.
Chattooga County continues to grapple with a persistent and significant litter problem, despite the monumental efforts of the Sheriff’s Office and inmate work crews who have already cleared a staggering amount of trash from local roadways this year.
With the “heat on” to replenish critical blood supplies, the American Red Cross is issuing an urgent appeal for local residents to roll up their sleeves and donate. A vital blood drive is scheduled for Tuesday, August 12, 2025, from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM, at the Chattooga County Chamber & Civic Center.
The City of Summerville City Council has scheduled a called meeting for Monday, August 4, 2025, at 5:30 PM, at Summerville City Hall. The agenda features two items dealing with the proposed additional sales tax and a special election for an empty council seat.
Georgia Power has announced extensive plans for new energy infrastructure in Floyd and Bartow counties, including new natural gas plants and advanced battery storage systems, aiming to meet a projected surge in energy demand by 2030. The utility is currently seeking approval from the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) for these significant projects, which are part of a larger statewide initiative to add approximately 9,900 megawatts of new resources across Georgia.
Northwest Georgia is preparing for a multi-day stretch of unsettled weather, beginning today with a heightened risk of strong to severe thunderstorms this afternoon.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 2, 2025: