Get ready to rev your engines and make a difference! The “Thunder for Hunger” motorcycle ride is scheduled for Saturday, July 12th, kicking off at 12:30 PM from the Trion Wal-Mart located at 13427 US-27, Trion, GA 30753. This exciting event is being held to support the Bill Champion Team’s endeavor to win the People’s Choice award at the upcoming “Dancing with Our Stars” event, with all proceeds directly benefiting the Community Resource Center of Chattooga.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of June, 2025:
A significant blow has been dealt to the drug trade in Northwest Georgia as a large-scale methamphetamine trafficker, Julie Abigail Manis, has been sentenced to 20 years in prison following a successful operation by the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force (DTF). Manis was apprehended with over 40 grams of methamphetamine packaged for distribution, highlighting ongoing efforts to disrupt drug networks in the region.
A Walker County couple is facing a litany of serious charges, including multiple counts of aggravated animal cruelty, after authorities discovered three deceased dogs and several others fighting for their lives inside a sweltering, unsanitary business building. Warrants have been issued for the arrest of 48-year-old Ronald Lee Jackson and his 43-year-old wife, Melissa Sue Jackson.
Georgia’s average gas price has slightly dropped to $2.94 per gallon for regular unleaded gasoline. This price is 1 cent lower than last week, 4 cents higher than a month ago, and 37 cents lower than a year ago.
The Georgia Sunrays Softball Teams are excited to announce their inaugural Georgia Sunrays Beauty Pageant, a vibrant fundraising event designed to support their young athletes’ aspirations on and off the diamond. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19th, 2025. Doors will open at 10:00 AM, with the first age division taking the stage at 12:00 PM. The event will be held at the Chattooga County Ag Center, promising a fun-filled day for participants and spectators alike.
The Community Resource Center (CRC) of Chattooga County is set to significantly expand its impact thanks to a generous grant from The Atrium Floyd-Polk Foundation. The funding will be instrumental in launching a vital new program designed to foster stability and long-term success for local individuals and families, as well as support much-needed renovations to the CRC’s facilities.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 30, 2025:
Northwest Georgia is bracing for a scattered outbreak of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. These storms carry the potential for significant impacts, including strong wind gusts that could cause localized damage, small hail, and heavy downpours. Residents should remain aware of changing weather conditions and be prepared for the possibility of sudden, intense weather. The forecast for today indicates a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily developing after 1 PM. Prior to 8 AM, patchy fog may reduce visibility. The day will otherwise be partly sunny with temperatures reaching a high near 88 degrees. Light winds are expected, starting calm and shifting to a gentle southwest breeze around 5 mph in the afternoon.
On Saturday evening, June 28th, Georgia State Patrol Post 38 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle accident in the Gore area that occurred around 7:09 PM. The incident took place on Farmersville Road, in the vicinity of Little Sand Mountain Road. The vehicle involved, a Ford Explorer, was traveling northbound when the driver lost control. The Explorer veered off the roadway, coming to rest on the east shoulder where it collided with a power pole. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Michael Dooley of Armuchee, sustained minor injuries in the crash. He was subsequently transported to Atrium Floyd Medical Center for treatment. Following the investigation, Mr. Dooley was issued a citation for Failure to maintain lane.
