While Georgia proudly stands as the nation’s largest pecan producer, supplying approximately one-third of all pecans grown in the U.S., many homeowners with a backyard pecan tree often find themselves without a clear road map for care. Good news for these backyard nut enthusiasts: the University of Georgia (UGA) Extension has just unveiled a comprehensive new resource to simplify home pecan tree management.
A 25-year-old Chattooga County man lost his life Saturday night following a fatal ATV accident on West Armuchee Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 28, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia are experiencing a continuation of summer-like conditions this Sunday, driven by a powerful upper-level high-pressure system that is effectively blocking the arrival of traditional autumn weather. While a developing tropical system tracks along the East Coast, its impact on inland Georgia remains minimal, leaving the region hot, dry, and sunny.
A 19-year-old was arrested Friday night after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 27 at Back Penn Road left a family, including a 5-month-old infant, injured, and the driver attempting to flee the scene. Miguel Jimenez faces multiple charges, including DUI, hit-and-run, and improper use of a turn lane, following the incident.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced the appointment of Joel Dillingham as the new District 6 Area 4 Manager. Dillingham steps into the leadership role with a wealth of experience, bringing 18 years of dedicated service to GDOT. In his new capacity, he will be responsible for overseeing all construction and maintenance projects within Area 4, a region encompassing Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, and Walker counties in northwest Georgia.
Walker County Commissioners are set to revisit a contentious proposal this Thursday that would mandate all pets over a certain age be spayed or neutered, a measure aimed at tackling the county’s growing stray animal population but one that critics decry as an overreach into personal liberties.
Outdoor burning restrictions, in place since May 1 to combat summer ozone levels, will be lifted for 54 northern Georgia counties, including Chattooga and surrounding counties, on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) announced on Thursday of this week.
Summerville Police are investigating a residential theft reported last week where a local man claims a rifle and hundreds of dollars went missing after a recent overnight guest had access to his home.
With the deadline of October 4th rapidly approaching, residents and businesses of Chattooga County have a limited window to contribute to a vital initiative aimed at supporting local families with essential hygiene and household products. The ongoing Toiletry Drive, spearheaded by the Chattooga County 4-H Extension office, is highlighting a critical gap in federal assistance programs, leaving many families struggling to afford basic necessities.
