For the 5th year, the Chattooga County Democratic Party will sponsor a Black History Month celebration on Saturday, February 28 at 7 pm. The event, titled “Celebrating Our Heritage Through Poem and Song,” will feature local talent performing songs, dances and spoken word tributes to black history. This special event will take place at the Chattooga County Civic Center in Summerville.
Families across Chattooga County are invited to attend the next Speak Life Special Needs Family Support Group meeting on Saturday, February 28, at 11 a.m. at The Ark, located at 2629 Spring Creek Road in Trion.
This month’s gathering will feature guest speaker Mr. Driggers, a board-certified behavioral analyst, who will offer insight and host a question-and-answer session focused on challenges many families face, including elopement, harmful stimming behaviors, and food refusal. Organizers say the event is designed to provide practical guidance and encouragement for parents and caregivers.
The support group is open to individuals of all ages with special needs and their families. Food, fellowship, and family-friendly activities will be part of the morning event.
Speak Life meets at 11 a.m. on the last Saturday of each month, except November and December, at rotating locations throughout Chattooga County.
A 60-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested February 13 following a traffic stop along Highway 27 that led to a driving under the influence charge, according to an incident report.
State Representative Eddie Lumsden of Armuchee, who represents Chattooga County and parts of Floyd County, reported a highly productive fifth week of the 2026 Georgia legislative session as lawmakers returned to the Capitol on February 9. Over four legislative days, the Georgia House passed and adopted 23 bills and resolutions as momentum continues to build toward Crossover Day, the key deadline that determines which legislation remains eligible for passage this session.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is inviting the community to get creative during its upcoming Makerspace Monday event at the Chattooga County Library in Summerville.
Laughter, music, and a dose of classic country-style fun are coming to downtown Summerville as Summerville Main Street presents the “Hee Haw Country Western Revue.”
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual Awards Night and Leadership Chattooga Student Edition fundraiser on Saturday, March 28, bringing together local businesses, community leaders, and supporters for an evening of celebration and fundraising.
Community leaders, healthcare professionals, and residents are invited to celebrate the grand opening and ribbon cutting of the new AdventHealth Medical Group Primary Care and Urgent Care facility in Summerville.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, February 20, 2026:
Warmth that feels more like April will continue across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia through Friday, with afternoon temperatures running above average and flirting with daily records in parts of the region. Friday’s highs are expected to reach the mid to upper 70s, and if cloud cover breaks for long stretches during the afternoon, a few locations could end up tying or breaking records.
