The District Attorney’s Office for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a circuit-paid Assistant District Attorney position.
Georgia Highlands College is celebrating a major milestone, announcing it has served more than 250,000 community members since the institution was founded more than 50 years ago. The achievement reflects the college’s longstanding commitment to providing higher education opportunities across Northwest Georgia while continuing to expand its academic programs, enrollment and community partnerships.
A new statewide poll conducted by Emory University’s Rollins School of Public Health found that one in three Georgia families with children experience food insecurity, meaning they do not always have reliable access to enough nutritious food.
The survey found that 33% of Georgia families with children reported low or very low food security, while 18% said they had skipped meals, gone hungry or eaten less because they could not afford enough food. Researchers also found that many parents are sacrificing their own meals to ensure their children have enough to eat.
Food insecurity was found to be especially severe in rural parts of the state. According to the poll, 43% of rural Georgia families with children reported food insecurity, compared with 31% of families in urban and suburban areas.
Researchers warned the problem could worsen as changes to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) take effect, potentially making it more difficult for some families to qualify for benefits and increasing administrative costs for the state.
The poll surveyed 1,002 Georgia parents and highlights growing concerns about rising grocery prices, access to food assistance and the impact food insecurity can have on children’s physical health, mental well-being and academic performance.
A Chattooga County man was arrested on drug-related DUI charges after a deputy responded to a report of an erratic driver on Georgia Highway 27.
Chattooga County’s Cooper Hampton has officially earned a place in the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Wing after successfully completing Basic Cadet Training.
Trion High School will begin selling reserved seats and season tickets for the upcoming football season on Monday, August 10.
From Monday through Wednesday, August 10–12, fans who purchased reserved seats last season will have the first opportunity to buy those same seats for the new season.
The cost is $110, which includes both the reserved seat and a season ticket.
Beginning Thursday, August 13, first-time purchasers may buy any reserved seats that remain available.
Fans who do not need a reserved seat may purchase a season ticket for $50.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 6, 2026:
Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today, continuing a familiar summertime pattern that will bring afternoon storms and increasing heat through the coming week.
Fans of country music and Alabama’s most iconic band will get an inside look at the life of Randy Owen this weekend as My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story premieres on Alabama Public Television.
The documentary will air on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time and will also be available for streaming through PBS digital platforms and the PBS Video App.
Produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, the film highlights Owen’s remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Fort Payne, in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama, where he worked as a farmhand, to becoming the co-founder and lead singer of the legendary country group Alabama.
The documentary explores the band’s extraordinary success, including 43 number-one singles and more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, cementing Alabama’s place among the most successful country music acts in history.
Viewers will also hear personal stories and reflections from Randy Owen himself, fellow Alabama band member Teddy Gentry, and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson, offering a closer look at Owen’s career, friendships, and lasting impact on country music.
The production was created through a collaborative effort involving Jacksonville State University faculty and students, showcasing the university’s growing reputation for documentary filmmaking.
Chattooga Masonic Lodge #704 will hold a barbecue fundraiser this Saturday, August 8, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until all plates are sold.
The fundraiser will be held at the lodge, located at 2 Millican Street, one block off Highway 27 behind Circle K. Both dine-in and carryout service will be available.
Organizers say delivery may also be available for local businesses and individuals who are unable to leave work.
For more information or to arrange a possible delivery, contact Randy Rush at 706-766-2335 or Trevor Gilreath at 706-936-8951.
Community members are encouraged to stop by, enjoy a barbecue plate and support the lodge’s fundraiser.