Chattooga County residents and visitors have one final opportunity to experience the best of local agriculture, entertainment, and community spirit as the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair concludes its successful run tonight. Gates open at 2:00 PM, promising a packed afternoon and evening of activities before closing at 9:00 PM.
A devastating two-vehicle accident on Thursday afternoon claimed the lives of two Centre residents, 19-year-old Lillian McCain and 12-year-old Libby McCain. The collision occurred on Cherokee County Road 29, approximately nine miles northeast of Piedmont.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced a temporary closure of the right southbound lane and shoulder of I-75 for essential maintenance work on Monday, August 25. Weather permitting, the closure will be in effect from 8:30 a.m. until 4 p.m.
A 37-year-old Summerville man, Alan Scott Holbrook, has been arrested and charged with multiple counts, including criminal attempt to commit child molestation, obscene internet contact with a child, and sexual exploitation of children, among others. According to Floyd County Jail records, Holbrook traveled to Floyd County to meet a minor he believed to be under the age of 16 for sexual acts.
Chattooga County residents are advised to prepare for a significant shift in weather patterns over the coming days. The weekend is set to bring unsettled, rainy, and humid conditions, but a noticeable change to a cooler, drier, and more pleasant weather pattern is on its way for the upcoming workweek.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 23, 2025:
Friday night brought contrasting outcomes for both local high school football teams as the Trion Bulldogs celebrated a dominant home-opener victory, while the Chattooga Indians suffered their second consecutive road loss.
Qualifying for the November 4th Municipal Elections concluded yesterday across all four municipalities in Chattooga County, setting the stage for a mix of contested races and unopposed candidates as voters prepare to choose their local leaders.
Chattooga County’s future agricultural students will take center stage today, Saturday, August 23rd, 2025, as the highly anticipated 4-H and FFA Poultry Show and Auction takes place at the Chattooga County Agricultural Fair. This event marks the culmination of months of dedication from local students, showcasing their poultry projects and fostering vital agricultural skills. Also, the Junior Market Beef Show takes place this afternoon.
A Trion woman was hospitalized last week after being struck by a vehicle while attempting to cross Highway 27 near the intersection of Underwood Road, an incident where investigators noted faint crosswalk markings at the scene.
