Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are heading into a stretch of unusually hot and unsettled weather, with temperatures running 15 to more than 20 degrees above normal through the next several days.
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.
A Chattooga County man was arrested earlier this month following a traffic stop that led to multiple charges, including Driving Under the Influence, according to an arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church, under the leadership of Pastor John Mann, is set to bless the Summerville community this Thanksgiving season by distributing 171 meal boxes to families in need. The initiative, aimed at providing homes with the fixings for a traditional holiday feast, will take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM.
A powerful new community effort has formed in Chattooga County after a heartbreaking weekend left families and friends grieving the loss of local youth. Instead of letting tragedy pass in silence, Coach Blaine Woody and Michael Farmer came together with a simple but urgent message: “This has to change.”
The Chattooga County housing market has undergone a significant shift, moving from a seller’s market last year to a buyer’s market in February 2025, according to the latest housing market report. This transition indicates that home prices are trending lower, and properties are staying on the market for longer periods, giving buyers more negotiating power. The report reveals that the median sold price for homes in Chattooga County in February 2025 was $203,666, with a median price per square foot of $142. While this represents a 7.2% increase compared to February 2024, when the market was a seller’s market, the overall conditions now favor buyers. The shift to a buyer’s market in Chattooga County offers a great opportunity for those looking to purchase a home according to market analysts. With prices stabilizing and more inventory available, buyers have more leverage and can potentially find better deals. The $203,666 median sold price reflects data from all homes sold in the past 12 months. This shift signals a potentially opportune time for individuals and families looking to invest in the Chattooga County housing market.
After months of emotional debate and negotiation, Georgia lawmakers have given final approval to House Bill 268, a comprehensive school safety bill prompted by the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4th. The bill now heads to Governor Brian Kemp for his signature or veto. The legislation aims to improve communication and mental health support within school districts, while also implementing stricter safety protocols. It mandates police reporting to schools when a child threatens violence, facilitates quicker student record transfers, establishes a statewide anonymous reporting system, requires staff to wear panic buttons, and mandates the annual submission of electronic campus maps to relevant agencies. A contentious student-tracking database was scaled back, but the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) will create a statewide alert system for students who have threatened or committed violence at school after an investigation. The bill also toughens legal consequences for students aged 13 to 16 charged with violent crimes at school. While lawmakers express relief and necessity for the bill, concerns remain about potential misuse and the lack of guaranteed funding for the alert system’s implementation. Discussions about funding, with the House proposing $25 million and the Senate yet to agree, will continue in the coming days.
Chattooga County 4-H and the Georgia 4-H Foundation are calling on residents to show their support for local youth leadership development by participating in the annual “$4 for 4-H” campaign on April 4th. The initiative encourages community members to donate $4, $44, $444, or any amount they choose, to directly benefit Chattooga County programming and contribute towards a statewide goal of $114,444. Georgia 4-H, the largest youth leadership organization in the state, operates as a unit of the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences Extension Service and serves every county in Georgia. Through hands-on learning experiences and mentorship, 4-H empowers young people with essential life skills like confidence, resilience, and curiosity. Participants choose from diverse projects in areas like science, health, agriculture, and citizenship, fostering valuable “learn-by-doing” opportunities. The Chattooga County 4-H program plays a vital role in the community, actively engaging with every school in the county and providing education and valuable life skills to hundreds of students annually. Your contribution to the “$4 for 4-H” campaign will directly support these vital programs and ensure that Chattooga County youth continue to thrive. Show your support on April 4th and help Chattooga County 4-H reach its goals
