The Chattooga County Agriculture Fair experienced a decline in both overall attendance and carnival ride sales at this year’s event, according to Kristin Croy, Secretary-Treasurer of the Ag Fair.
Throughout the latter half of August 2025, inspectors visited multiple establishments across Chattooga County’s food service and tourist accommodation sectors, and nearly every one achieved the top mark of 100.
Summerville Main Street is once again inviting local organizations, businesses, and individuals to unleash their creativity by participating in the highly anticipated 2025 Scarecrow Building Competition, set to transform downtown into a festive autumn display throughout October.
As families across Chattooga County celebrate Labor Day 2025, the community reflects on the vital industries and dedicated workforce that form the backbone of its economy. From its historic roots in manufacturing to its flourishing agricultural lands and growing service sectors, the county’s diverse employment landscape is a testament to the resilience and hard work of its residents.
A tragic single-vehicle ATV accident at the Indian Mountain ATV Park on Saturday afternoon resulted in the deaths of two adults and injuries to seven children, prompting emergency officials to declare a “Mass Casualty” incident due to the severity and complexity of the scene.
Chattooga County residents and Labor Day weekend visitors can anticipate a noticeable shift in weather patterns as August transitions into September 2025. From Sunday, August 31, through Wednesday, September 3, the region is forecast to experience cooler-than-average temperatures coupled with a recurring chance of scattered thunderstorms, particularly as the week progresses.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 31, 2025:
Agricultural authorities in Northeast Alabama and Northwest Georgia are sounding the alarm over a significant increase in the presence of the destructive armyworm, urging farmers in both regions to scout their fields diligently to prevent widespread crop damage.
Residents across Chattooga County should take note: local government offices, along with banks and post offices, will be closed tomorrow, Monday, in observance of the Labor Day federal holiday.
The Rome Tennis Center at Berry College (RTCBC) in Rome, Georgia, has once again been recognized for its excellence, receiving a prestigious USTA Outstanding Facility Award. This marks the second time the center has earned this national honor, having previously been celebrated in 2019.