Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 3, 2026:
Funeral services will be held today for former Summerville Police Chief Stanley O’Shea Mosley.
Mosley, age 60, of Summerville, passed away following a period of declining health.
A homegoing service celebrating his life will be held today, Sunday, May 3, 2026, at 2 PM at Oak Hill Baptist Church in the Gore Community. Interment will follow in the church cemetery.
Public viewing was held Saturday at Wright Memorial Mortuary.
The 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest is set to return to Trion on Saturday, June 13, bringing a full day of outdoor fun, live music, and family-friendly activities to Northwest Georgia.
The event will begin at 10 AM at the Trion Recreation Department and is open to the public.
Organizers say this year’s festival will feature vendors, festival food, outdoor life demonstrations, and educational talks focused on the Chattooga River and surrounding environment. Attendees can also enjoy live local music throughout the day, with The Band Chickamauga scheduled to headline at 4 PM.
Family activities will include a free KidZone with access to the splash pad, as well as a cornhole tournament and other recreational events.
A kayak raffle sponsored by Atrium Health EMS is also planned, along with a free float on the Lower Chattooga River, with additional details expected to be announced soon.
Organizers say the event is pet-friendly but note that pets must be leashed, well-behaved, and meet specific guidelines for safety.
The Chattooga River Fest is organized by Cindy L. Rivers McGraw and the Chattooga River Group, with support from local sponsors including Atrium Health EMS and Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply.
More information, including vendor and participant registration, is available online.
Teen drivers in Georgia are facing some of the highest insurance costs of any age group, as insurers point to increased risk and inexperience behind the wheel.
State Senator Lanny Thomas of Trion has been appointed to serve on several key Georgia Senate committees, giving Northwest Georgia a voice in major policy areas.
Georgia’s workforce continues to show strong growth, with both labor force participation and employment reaching all-time highs in March, according to new data from the Georgia Department of Labor.
Georgia’s timber industry, long considered one of the state’s economic backbones, is facing a growing list of challenges that are also being felt locally in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 2, 2026:
A cool and damp start to May is underway across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with showers expected through the day as a weather system moves across the state.
Live music is coming back to downtown Summerville as the Friday Night Concert Series continues on May 15.
The concert will take place in the East Washington Street Entertainment District, featuring the 1st Generation Band as the headlining act.
Music begins with a local opening act at 7:00 PM, followed by the main performance from 7:30 to 9:30 PM.
The event is sponsored by the City of Summerville Main Street, and organizers encourage the community to come out and enjoy an evening of live entertainment, food, and fun in the heart of downtown.