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November 2, 2026

Menlo Lions Club Brunswick Stew Fundraiser To Benefit Chattooga High School Seniors

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The Menlo Lions Club will be preparing its famous Brunswick stew this Friday, November 6, with proceeds going to help graduating seniors at Chattooga High School who plan to attend college next fall.

The annual-style fundraiser gives residents an opportunity to enjoy homemade Brunswick stew while supporting local students as they prepare to continue their education.

Lions Club members will prepare the stew on Friday, with orders available for pickup Saturday morning, November 7, between 7 AM and 10 AM at the Menlo School lunchroom.

The stew will be sold for $30 per gallon or $8 per quart.

Proceeds from the sale will support Chattooga High School seniors who are planning to attend college following graduation in 2027.

Anyone interested in purchasing Brunswick stew or getting additional information can contact Lee Majors at 706-862-2857 or Elaine at 706-844-2349.

The Menlo Lions Club appreciates the community’s continued support of its fundraising efforts and encourages residents to purchase stew to help local students pursue their educational goals.

November 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nine Chattooga County Food Service Establishments Inspected During Second Half Of October

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Nine food service establishments in Chattooga County received health inspections during the second half of October, with eight earning perfect scores of 100.

November 2, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Football Game Moved To Thursday Due To Shortage Of Officials

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Chattooga High School’s final regular-season football game against Christian Heritage has been moved from Friday, November 6, to Thursday, November 5, because of a shortage of available game officials.

October 31, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Indians Fall To Fannin County 45-7 Friday Night

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The Chattooga Indians suffered a tough road loss Friday night, falling to the Fannin County Rebels 45-7 in Blue Ridge.

Chattooga entered Friday’s game hoping to build on the previous week’s 27-14 victory over Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, but the Rebels proved too much for the Indians.

Fannin County came into the contest riding a three-game winning streak, including a 56-14 victory over Gordon Central the previous week. The Rebels continued their strong offensive performance against Chattooga, putting 45 points on the scoreboard while holding the Indians to a single touchdown.

The victory marked Fannin County’s fourth consecutive win and improved the Rebels’ record to 6-4 on the season.

For Chattooga, the loss drops the Indians to 2-7 overall with one regular-season game remaining.

The Indians will close out their regular season on the road against Christian Heritage in Dalton on Thursday, November 5, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 PM.

Chattooga will be looking to finish the season with a victory after a challenging year that included wins over Gordon Central and Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe.

October 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga FFA Students Attend National Convention In Indianapolis

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Members of the Chattooga County FFA chapter have spent the past several days in Indianapolis, Indiana, participating in the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo, joining tens of thousands of agricultural education students from across the United States.

October 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High School HOSA Students Participate In Berry College Nursing Disaster Drill

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Students from Chattooga High School’s HOSA program participated in a disaster preparedness training exercise at Berry College this past week, helping nursing students gain valuable hands-on experience responding to simulated medical emergencies.

October 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High School Wins Gold Cup At Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge

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Chattooga High School’s construction and welding students brought home the Gold Cup from the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge held Thursday in Rome, earning multiple first-place finishes and demonstrating their skills against students from across the region.

October 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge Begins Today With Chattooga County Students Participating

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High school students from Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia are putting their technical skills to the test today as the Northwest Georgia Skills Challenge takes place at the Forum River Center in Rome.

October 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Eleven Chattooga County Students Head To National FFA Convention In Indianapolis

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Eleven students from Summerville Middle School and Chattooga High School are on their way to Indianapolis, Indiana, to attend the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo.

The students will join thousands of FFA members from across the country for the annual event, which begins Wednesday, October 21, and continues through Saturday, October 24.

The National FFA Organization expects more than 70,000 students, agricultural educators, advisors and supporters to attend this year’s convention.

The four-day event will feature leadership workshops, educational sessions, agricultural career exhibits, competitions and opportunities for students to connect with fellow FFA members from across the United States.

Students will also have opportunities to explore more than 350 career paths in agriculture and related industries through the National FFA Expo.

The convention is one of the largest annual gatherings of agricultural education students in the country, providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about agricultural careers and celebrate achievements in FFA programs.

The eleven students representing Summerville Middle School and Chattooga High School will have an opportunity to bring new experiences and ideas back to their local FFA chapters.

October 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County FFA Dairy Show Team Hosting Interest Meeting Thursday

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Students interested in showing dairy cattle through the FFA program will have an opportunity to learn more about joining the Chattooga County Dairy Show Team this week.

The award-winning team is hosting a Dairy Showing Interest Meeting on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. in the agriculture classroom at Summerville Middle School.

The meeting is intended for students interested in showing a dairy heifer as part of the FFA program.

Organizers say attendance at Thursday’s meeting is mandatory for students who want to sign up for dairy showing. Students must also be members of either the Summerville Middle School FFA or Chattooga High School FFA to participate.

The Chattooga County Dairy Show Team provides students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience working with livestock while developing responsibility, agricultural knowledge and animal-showing skills.

Those attending the meeting should pull to the left of the Summerville Middle School parking lot and follow the gravel driveway to the back of the school to reach the agriculture classroom.

For additional information, contact Ms. Carmon at bcarmon@chattooga.k12.ga.us.