Today, Wednesday, April 15, is Tax Day in the United States, marking the deadline for most Americans to file their federal income tax returns for the 2025 tax year.
A new youth recreation project is moving ahead in Summerville after City Council approved the purchase of a $142,500 Musco mini-pitch soccer system earlier this year for the Fairway Recreation Center.
Chattooga County Schools will begin kindergarten registration for the upcoming 2026–2027 school year starting today, April 15.
The Chattooga High School FFA Spring Plant Sale is continuing this week, with organizers announcing reduced prices on all remaining plants through Thursday.
The sale is being held daily from 8 AM to 5 PM at the Chattooga High School greenhouse, located behind the school in Summerville. Community members still have time to take advantage of discounted prices on a wide variety of plants, including flowers, vegetables, herbs, and hanging baskets.
The annual plant sale is a major fundraiser for the Chattooga FFA program, helping support student activities, agricultural education, and leadership opportunities throughout the year. Each purchase directly benefits local students involved in FFA.
Organizers say this is a great opportunity for residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to stock up on spring plants while supporting a good cause. With reduced pricing now in effect, many popular items are expected to sell quickly before the sale wraps up Thursday afternoon.
Shoppers are encouraged to stop by early for the best selection.
Registration officially opens today, Wednesday, April 15, for the beloved Camp Hamby Day Camp in Summerville, a long-standing summer tradition that has impacted generations of families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is inviting the community to come out and adopt a pet during a special adoption event this Saturday.
A troubling aviation safety incident shared by meteorologist James Spann is drawing attention across the region after a pilot reported someone shining a green laser into his cockpit while flying at night near the Georgia-Alabama border.
Pet owners in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to protect their animals at no cost during an upcoming free vaccination and microchipping event.
The event is scheduled for Friday, May 1 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Tractor Supply, located at 11788 Highway 27 in Summerville.
Organizers say the clinic will offer rabies vaccines for dogs and cats, DHPP vaccines for dogs, FVRCP vaccines for cats, and microchipping services.
The event is being held for dogs and cats belonging to Chattooga County residents and is sponsored by the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia in partnership with the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
All dogs must be on a leash and all cats in a crate.
Officials say the event is a great opportunity for pet owners to ensure their animals are up to date on vaccinations and properly identified.
Parents of student-athletes in both the Chattooga and Trion football programs have important meetings coming up this week as schools prepare for the upcoming season.
At Chattooga High School, an important football parent meeting will take place this evening, Wednesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria. School officials say at least one parent or guardian is required to attend. Topics expected to be discussed include spring, summer, and fall schedules, free physicals, player expectations, fundraisers, and other program information.
Meanwhile, Trion Football will hold its parent meeting for grades 6 through 12 on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Trion High School gym. Organizers say the meeting is for both middle school and high school football parents, and important information and expectations for the upcoming year will be shared.
Both schools are encouraging parents to make plans to attend so families can stay informed and prepared ahead of the new football season.
Chattooga County EMA/E-911 reported Tuesday that multiple Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, phone service disruptions have been affecting residents and businesses across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.
Officials say they have received numerous reports of customers being unable to place outbound phone calls. The issue is not limited to E-911 services and appears to be impacting a wide range of users who rely on internet-based phone systems.
At this time, no official outage notification has been issued by service providers. However, officials say the disruption may be connected to a larger network issue involving AT&T infrastructure.
The exact cause of the outage remains under investigation, and there is currently no estimated timeframe for when service will be fully restored.
Chattooga County EMA/E-911 says they are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.