The smell of homemade chili and Brunswick stew will fill downtown Summerville later this month as the annual Summerville Steam Special Chili & Brunswick Stew Cook-Off returns with cash prizes, friendly competition and plenty of hometown fun.
Students interested in showing dairy cattle through the FFA program will have an opportunity to learn more about joining the Chattooga County Dairy Show Team this week.
The award-winning team is hosting a Dairy Showing Interest Meeting on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. in the agriculture classroom at Summerville Middle School.
The meeting is intended for students interested in showing a dairy heifer as part of the FFA program.
Organizers say attendance at Thursday’s meeting is mandatory for students who want to sign up for dairy showing. Students must also be members of either the Summerville Middle School FFA or Chattooga High School FFA to participate.
The Chattooga County Dairy Show Team provides students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience working with livestock while developing responsibility, agricultural knowledge and animal-showing skills.
Those attending the meeting should pull to the left of the Summerville Middle School parking lot and follow the gravel driveway to the back of the school to reach the agriculture classroom.
For additional information, contact Ms. Carmon at bcarmon@chattooga.k12.ga.us.
Families in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus this holiday season while supporting local 4-H programs.
The annual Breakfast With Santa event is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.
Tickets are $10 per person, and all proceeds will benefit Chattooga County 4-H. Breakfast will be served by Santa’s helpers, and children will have an opportunity to visit with Santa.
Organizers say seating is limited to 200 people, and advance tickets are required for both adults and children. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Tickets are available at the Chattooga County 4-H Office and the Farm Bureau office.
Photographs taken during the event will be posted publicly on Facebook for families to access.
The event is presented in connection with Chattooga County 4-H, the University of Georgia Extension and Georgia Farm Bureau.
For additional information, call 706-857-0744.
A 29-year-old woman was arrested by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop on Highway 27 after a deputy discovered several violations involving her driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.
Those looking for a little Halloween excitement can take a ride through Rome’s haunted past later this month as the Rome Area History Center presents its Haunted on Broad Trolley Tours.
Residents of Chattooga County and surrounding areas have an opportunity Tuesday to undergo a cardiovascular screening designed to identify potential risk factors for heart disease and stroke.
AdventHealth Redmond will host a Community AngioScreen event Tuesday, October 13, from 7 a.m. until 2 p.m. at the hospital, located at 501 Redmond Road in Rome.
The noninvasive screening takes approximately 10 minutes and provides participants with immediate results.
The $85 screening includes a carotid artery ultrasound to check for potential stroke risks, an electrocardiogram or EKG to evaluate the heart’s electrical activity, ankle-brachial index testing to assess circulation in the legs, and screening for an abdominal aortic aneurysm.
The screening is recommended for individuals with cardiovascular risk factors, including high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, a history of smoking, or a family history of stroke or heart attack. Adults age 55 and older are also encouraged to participate.
“At AdventHealth, we believe prevention and early detection play an important role in helping people feel whole,” said Mandy Byars, AngioScreen coordinator. “This screening gives community members an opportunity to better understand their cardiovascular health and take proactive steps toward improving their well-being.”
The complete screening costs $85 per person and is eligible for payment through a Health Savings Account. Cash, checks, credit cards and flexible spending account cards are also accepted.
Appointments are required. Residents can schedule a screening by calling the AngioScreen office at 706-290-8008 or registering online.
The screening is intended to help identify potential cardiovascular concerns and does not replace a comprehensive medical evaluation.
- Online Registration: http://bit.ly/CommunityAngioScreen
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 12, 2026:
