Low-flying aircraft will be seen across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as the U.S. Department of Agriculture begins distributing oral rabies vaccine baits to help prevent the spread of raccoon rabies. The baiting effort is scheduled to take place from April 7 through April 15 as part of a larger cooperative program involving USDA Wildlife Services, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Georgia Department of Public Health, and other agencies.
New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site in Calhoun will host “Stand Clear Weapons Are Here” on Saturday, April 11, 2026, from 1 until 2 p.m. at the Vann Tavern. Park rangers will present a program exploring the hunting culture of the Cherokee and the traditional weapons used in southeastern Native American hunting.
The program will highlight early hunting tools including rivercane blow guns, atlatl and darts, spears and lances, clubs, and knives. Visitors will also have the opportunity to try some of the weapons featured during the presentation.
Admission is $6 to $8 and includes access to the program, the museum, a self-guided walking tour of the historic grounds, and nature trails. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75 at Exit 317 on Georgia Highway 225 North near Calhoun. For more information, call 706-624-1321.
The Chattooga County 4-H Shotgun Team is inviting the community to take part in a Modified Trap Fundraiser coming up on Saturday, April 18 at 10 a.m. The event will be held at the Old Landfill on Butler Dairy Road in Summerville.
Organizers say the fundraiser will feature a four-man team competition, with an entry fee of $100 per team. Participants will have the chance to compete for cash and various prizes, with concessions also available on site.
The event supports the Chattooga County 4-H Shotgun Team and its efforts to provide youth with opportunities for skill development, teamwork, and competitive shooting sports. For more information or to register, those interested can contact John Smith at 706-978-9182 or BJ Montgomery at 706-676-6710.
Walker State Prison in Rock Spring recently hosted a family open house event designed to give offenders an opportunity to spend meaningful time with their loved ones while also highlighting the programs and services available at the facility. The event gave family members a closer look at the prison’s rehabilitation efforts and its broader mission of encouraging accountability, personal growth, and stronger family ties.
The Chattooga County Emergency Management Agency is encouraging residents to roll up their sleeves and help save lives during a community blood drive set for Friday, April 10. The drive will be held from 12:30 p.m. until 4:30 p.m. at the EMA office located at 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Drought conditions continue to grip Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, and this weekend’s round of showers and storms is expected to do little to improve the situation. While some areas picked up between a quarter and three-quarters of an inch of rain, experts say that amount is far below what’s needed to make a meaningful dent in the region’s rainfall deficit.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, April 5, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to a soggy and stormy Easter Sunday as a line of showers and thunderstorms pushes through the region from early morning into the afternoon hours.
Georgia lawmakers have passed a controversial bill that could allow property owners to take legal action against local governments over homeless encampments and immigration enforcement policies.
With Spring Break underway, Chattooga High School athletic activities will be limited over the coming week, according to school officials, though a few baseball games are still on the schedule.
The Chattooga Indians varsity baseball team will face Christian Heritage in a three-game stretch during the break. The series begins Tuesday, April 7, at home with a 5:30 p.m. first pitch. The teams will meet again Thursday, April 9, on the road at 5:30 p.m., before returning to Chattooga on Friday, April 10, for another home game at 5:30 p.m.
Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Mark Turner said the lighter schedule gives students, athletes, and staff time to rest and recharge ahead of the final weeks of the school year. He also noted that graduation is now just seven weeks away, marking an important milestone as the academic year begins to wind down.
Students and staff will return to campus on April 14 following Spring Break, as preparations continue for the end of the school year.
