AdventHealth Redmond reached a significant construction milestone on August 13, celebrating a traditional Topping Out ceremony for its new Heart and Vascular Institute. The event marked the placement of the final steel beam, symbolizing the completion of the building’s structural framework and signifying a major leap forward for heart care in the Rome-Floyd County community and beyond.
There’s Hope For The Hungry will be at South Summerville Baptist Church this Wednesday August 20th from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. distributing free food. No ID is required but food must be picked in person.
Chattooga County residents can expect a prolonged period of warm to hot and humid conditions from today, Saturday, August 16th, through Tuesday, August 19th, 2025. The forecast indicates typical mid-August weather for the region, characterized by high temperatures, significant humidity, and the occasional chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 16, 2025:
The 2025 High School Football Season kicked off on Friday night, but it wasn’t the winning start local fans hoped for, as both the Trion Bulldogs and Chattooga Indians fell in their opening week road games.
Construction is officially underway on a new 126-bed correctional unit at Hays State Prison, located just south of Trion, the Georgia Department of Corrections (GDC) has confirmed. The project marks a significant expansion for the facility and is part of a broader statewide initiative to modernize and enhance Georgia’s prison infrastructure.
The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair is gearing up for its highly anticipated return, promising four days of family-friendly entertainment, thrilling rides, and educational exhibits from August 21st to 24th, 2025. Hosted at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville, the fair is set to blend beloved traditions with innovative new attractions.
Quick investigative work, aided by crucial security camera footage, has led to the arrest of a Summerville man in connection with a recent burglary at A & C Storage. Luke Cody Campbell, 32, was taken into custody on Tuesday, August 12, following the theft of a Blackstone Grill and other items from a storage unit.
An inmate currently housed at the Floyd County Jail is facing a new felony charge of terroristic threats and acts after allegedly threatening to bomb the Floyd County Courthouse during a recorded phone call.
Trion First Baptist Church, a cornerstone of the Trion community with a history deeply interwoven with the town’s industrial past, is preparing to welcome congregants and visitors alike to its annual Homecoming service tomorrow, Sunday, August 17th, at 11:00 AM.
