One of Northwest Georgia’s longest-running college traditions returns this fall as Berry College prepares to welcome generations of Vikings back to campus for Mountain Day Weekend, October 2-4, 2026.
Members of the Chattooga High School Class of 1988 are being invited to reconnect later this month for a mini-reunion and planning meeting as preparations begin for the class’s upcoming 40th reunion.
A busy week of athletics is ahead for Chattooga High School, with softball, volleyball and football all on the schedule from Monday, August 10 through Saturday, August 15.
Chattooga High School is preparing for a busy stretch of athletic competition over the next two weeks, with softball, volleyball and football teams all taking the field and court both at home and on the road.
The Chattooga High School Class of 1986 will celebrate its 40th Class Reunion on Saturday, October 3, at the Summerville Civic Center.
The evening will feature music, finger foods and desserts, photo displays, and opportunities for classmates to reconnect and share memories from their years at Chattooga High School. Organizers say each classmate attending will receive a reunion T-shirt, with additional shirts available for purchase.
The reunion is open to classmates and guests. Tickets are $25 for individuals or $40 per couple, and attendees are asked to RSVP by August 15.
Those planning to attend should provide their name, shirt size, whether they are registering as an individual or couple, and payment information.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Renae Poole by phone or text at 706-978-2878 or by email at chsindians86@gmail.com.
A familiar face is returning to the sidelines in the Chattooga County School System.
Jay Shropshire, a 2017 Chattooga High School graduate, has been named the school’s new head junior varsity boys basketball coach. The appointment comes as Shropshire begins his first year as a teacher while continuing to mentor young athletes both on and off the court.
Shropshire was a standout player for the Indians and became known throughout the area for his athletic ability and highlight-reel dunks during his playing career. Since graduating, he has remained active in the local basketball community by coaching youth teams and organizing basketball events, including the Northwest Georgia Rising Stars Elite adult summer basketball tournament in Summerville.
As JV head coach, Shropshire will help develop the next generation of Chattooga basketball players while working alongside the varsity program. School officials say his familiarity with the program and passion for mentoring students make him a strong addition to the coaching staff.
Shropshire’s hiring marks a full-circle moment as he returns to his alma mater to invest in the same program where he once wore an Indians uniform.
A community fundraising effort is underway to help the Chattooga High School Marching Indian Band replace its equipment trailer after the current trailer was deemed unsafe for travel.
The fundraiser, organized by band supporter and alumna Celia Greene Holt, aims to raise money to purchase a new trailer that will safely transport the band’s instruments and equipment to football games, competitions and other events.
In a social media post, Holt said the Chattooga High School band has been a source of pride for generations of students, families, alumni and the community. Now, as the grandmother of a current band member, she said helping preserve that tradition has become deeply personal.
Holt encouraged anyone who has enjoyed the band’s performances or cherishes memories of Friday night football games to consider making a donation or sharing the fundraiser with others.
As of this week, the online fundraiser had raised a portion of its $2,800 goal.
Donations can be made through the GoFundMe campaign titled “Keep Chattooga Band Rolling with a New Trailer.”
Chattooga High School alumna Izzy Wooten recently completed an internship in Washington, D.C., serving in the office of Congressman Clay Fuller.
During her time on Capitol Hill, Wooten gained firsthand experience with the federal legislative process while assisting constituents and learning more about the daily operations of Congress.
Wooten is currently a senior at the University of Alabama, where she is pursuing a STEM degree. After graduation, she plans to attend law school before returning to Georgia.
Wooten says she hopes to use her legal education to promote transparency, accountability, and ethical leadership in government. Her long-term goal is to help strengthen public trust, reduce corruption, and restore integrity to Georgia’s public institutions while serving citizens in her home state.
The Chattooga High School Class of 1996 is making plans for its 30-year class reunion, which is currently scheduled for Saturday, October 3.
Classmates are encouraged to join the Facebook group “CHS Class of 1996 – 30-Year Reunion” to stay informed about plans and additional details.
Those who are not on Facebook may contact Ben Sellers by email at nauticalarch@yahoo.com for more information.
Organizers are asking classmates to help spread the word so as many members of the Class of 1996 as possible can be included.
Chattooga High School Athletic Director Mark Turner has released the schedule for the first week of athletic competition as the 2026-27 school year gets underway.
The schedule begins Tuesday, July 28, when the Lady Indians softball team hosts Northwest Whitfield in a scrimmage at 6 p.m. at the CHS softball field.
On Saturday, August 1, Chattooga travels to Model for an 11 a.m. softball game.
The Lady Indians return home on Wednesday, August 5, to face Model at 5:30 p.m.
On Thursday, August 6, Chattooga softball travels to Armuchee for a 5 p.m. game, while the Lady Indians volleyball team will compete at Woodland against Woodland and Pepperell, with matches scheduled to begin at 5 p.m. and 6 p.m.
Fans are encouraged to come out and support Chattooga High School student-athletes as they begin the new athletic season.