Following the tragic deaths of two residents in an ATV accident at Indian Mountain ATV Park in Cherokee County, Alabama, over the Labor Day weekend, Alabama authorities continue to investigate the fatal incident, and questions are mounting regarding safety protocols and regulatory oversight at private recreational facilities.
A 37-year-old Trion man was arrested last Thursday morning after allegedly threatening a Chattooga County school bus driver during his route, an incident witnessed by seven juvenile students.
With flu season approaching, the Chattooga County Health Department has announced it is now offering flu vaccines on a walk-in basis, making it easier than ever for residents to protect themselves and their families.
Residents of Chattooga County enjoying a pleasant and mild Labor Day weekend should savor the cool air while it lasts. According to the latest forecast from the National Weather Service, a significant warming trend is on the horizon, set to push thermometers back into summer-like heat by the end of the week.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 3, 2025:
Motorists traveling on Interstate 75 northbound should anticipate significant delays today, Wednesday, September 3, as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) crews will close one right lane for bridge repairs.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton conducted a tax sale on the courthouse steps Tuesday, successfully auctioning off five properties. The funds will cover outstanding taxes and fees.
The Foundation at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) announces the recipients of a new scholarship rewarding high-achieving first-generation students created in honor of a beloved leader at GNTC.
Late last week a Chattooga County jury found Daniel Craig, 34, guilty of driving under the influence (DUI) for a 2017 accident that resulted in the death of 85-year-old Opal Vaughn. The crash occurred when Craig’s Nissan Frontier crossed into oncoming traffic on Georgia Highway 1, colliding with a Ford F-150, where Vaughn was seated in the back without a seatbelt. Her son, Kenneth Vaughn, was driving and suffered injuries along with another passenger, Michael Vaughn.
Leadership Chattooga is calling on the community to support a vital Toiletry Drive throughout the month of September, aimed at providing essential hygiene and household products to underserved families in Chattooga County. The initiative highlights a critical and often overlooked gap: federal assistance programs like Food Stamps/EBT do not cover these necessary items, leaving many families struggling to afford basic necessities.
