The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Northwest Georgia’s unemployment rate dropped to 2.7 percent in April, down six-tenths of a percentage point from the previous month. The rate was 2.8 percent one year ago.
AdventHealth Gordon has opened a new Milk Depot in Calhoun to help expand access to donor breast milk for premature and medically fragile infants across Northwest Georgia.
Residents looking for fresh produce and locally made goods can mark their calendars for next Thursday, June 4th, as the Trion Farmers Market kicks off its new season.
The market will open at 8 AM and will be held each Thursday from 8 AM until noon at the pavilion near the Trion Track Field.
Shoppers can find fresh produce, jams, jellies, relishes, salsa, and other locally made items throughout the season.
Local producers who would like to participate are welcome to come set up at the Trion Farmers Market.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, May 28, 2026:
A brief break in the more widespread wet weather pattern is expected across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, but forecasters say the break will likely be short-lived.
The Chattooga County Assessor’s Office is notifying residents that representatives from Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services, Incorporated — known as GMASS — are currently visiting properties throughout the county.
According to the notice released by the Assessor’s Office, the company has been contracted by the Board of Assessors to perform various appraisal services as part of county property assessments.
Officials say the inspections are being conducted in accordance with Georgia law and that appraisers will carry identification badges showing they are working for the Chattooga County Assessor’s Office. Their vehicles will also display the GMASS logo.
The Assessor’s Office says employee photos and vehicle information have been provided to Chattooga County 911 and local law enforcement agencies.
Residents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Assessor’s Office at 706-857-0737.
Parents still have time to register their children for Trion Recreation Department summer baseball, but the deadline is quickly approaching.
Registration is now open for 6U and 8U coach pitch leagues along with an 11U machine pitch league. The season is scheduled to run from July 10th through August 14th.
The cost is $30 per player, and player age will be determined based on age as of September 1st.
Officials say the deadline to sign up is June 7th. Registration is taking place through Trion Recreation.
A Summerville man was arrested following an alleged shoplifting incident at the Dollar General on Calhoun Road in Floyd County.
According to Floyd County Police reports, 33-year-old Dalton Taylor Worthington was observed taking a backpack from a store shelf before going into the restroom and returning a short time later.
Investigators say the backpack was then used to conceal two Shamrock drinks along with other merchandise while store employees watched the incident unfold.
Police said Worthington walked past all points of sale without paying for the items, which had a reported total value of $19.25.
Worthington was later charged with Theft by Shoplifting.
A Summerville man was arrested by the Summerville Police Department following a disorderly conduct incident at a residence on Sixth Avenue.
A new Georgia law taking effect July 1st will allow property owners to seek compensation if they believe local governments are not doing enough to enforce public nuisance laws.
House Bill 295 applies to issues such as public camping, vandalism, and panhandling. Supporters say the law is designed to push cities and counties to enforce existing ordinances when public nuisance activity hurts businesses, property values, or public safety.
State Representative Jesse Petrea, who co-sponsored the bill, said some business owners have complained about losing customers and property value when people feel unsafe near encampments or panhandling areas.
However, critics worry the law could have a negative impact on people experiencing homelessness. Savannah Mayor Van Johnson said public spaces should remain open to everyone as long as people are not creating a nuisance.
Property owners who file claims will have to prove that nuisance behavior caused financial loss and that local government willfully failed to enforce the law.
House Bill 295 became law on May 12th and is scheduled to take effect July 1st.