In celebration of Native American Heritage Month, New Echota State Historic Site and the Friends of New Echota invite the public out for Cherokee Heritage Day on Saturday, November 1st, 2025, from 10a.m.-4p.m.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 24, 2025:
Due to the forecast of rain on Sunday, the Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park have announced that the Halloween Hayrides scheduled for this weekend will only take place on Saturday.
Attendees can look forward to a unique, park-themed Halloween Hayride that winds through the scenic, wooded trails of Sloppy Floyd State Park. It’s an ideal outing for all ages, combining the beauty of nature with festive seasonal entertainment.
Event Details:
What: Annual Halloween Hayrides
When: Saturday, October 25, 1:00 PM – 4:30 PM
Where: Sloppy Floyd State Park, 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Rd, Summerville, GA 30747
Admission: Adults: $5 / Children ages 5-12: $3 /Children 4 and under: Free
Parking: A $5 parking fee is required, which includes a convenient shuttle service to transport visitors to the hayride trail.
Residents of Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are urged to exercise extreme caution this weekend, as continued dry autumn conditions have prompted a Fire Danger Statement for the region. Forecasters predict that the combination of dry fuels and low humidity will maintain dangerous wildfire conditions through Saturday.
Friday Night Football came early this week as the Chattooga Indians were forced to play on Thursday night due to a shortage of officials in the area for Friday. The Indians scored a big win on Thursday night defeating the Dade County Wolverines 28-21 on Senior Night at the Little Big Horn. The win moved Chattooga to 3-6 overall on the season and 3-3 in region play. Chatttooga is battling Gordon Central for the 4th playoff spot in Region 7A. Gordon Central is 2-3 in region play with games remaining against Armuchee tonight and Dade County next week. Gordon Central ows the tiebreaker over Chattooga due to their 21-14 win over Chattooga earlier this season. Chattooga would need to win next Friday night at Coosa and have Gordon Central lose one of it’s two remaining games in order to make the playoffs.
Trion has a bye week this week and will finish their regular season schedule next week at home against Bowdon on Thursday night.
Mount Vernon Mills in Trion, Georgia, is set to become the new home for 45 historic Draper X3 shuttle looms, once revered workhorses of the iconic White Oak Plant in Greensboro, North Carolina. This strategic acquisition, confirmed this week to Sourcing Journal, marks a significant step towards revitalizing traditional American selvedge denim manufacturing and preserving a vital piece of textile heritage.
The City of Summerville, Georgia, has announced it will be selling a selection of its surplus vehicles to the highest and best bidders through a sealed bidding process. This presents an opportunity for the public to acquire various city-maintained vehicles, ranging from utility trucks to sedans.
Get ready to shuffle your decks and examine your prized collections! The Trion Recreation Department will bring together collectors and enthusiasts of all ages for an evening of trading, showcasing, and camaraderie.
Excitement is building in Summerville as Main Street prepares for the highly anticipated return of the annual Santa Special Train Excursions. While final details regarding schedules and ticketing for the magical holiday rides are expected soon, organizers are already soliciting participants for the festive events that accompany the beloved train tradition.
A long-sought fugitive with an active felony warrant out of Troup County, Jonathan Blake Loftis, was apprehended in Summerville during an early morning raid today and subsequently charged with multiple new offenses, including illegal firearm possession and pointing a gun at another.