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September 15, 2026

Scouting America Troop 7 To Host BBQ Plate Fundraiser September 21

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Scouting America Troop 7 is inviting the community to enjoy a barbecue dinner while helping support local Scouts during a fundraiser next week.

The Troop 7 BBQ Plate Fundraiser will be held Monday, September 21, from 6 until 8 PM at Summerville First United Methodist Church.

Plates are $12 each and include barbecue, a bun, green beans, potato salad and dessert. Both dine-in and carry-out will be available, with drinks provided for those eating at the church.

Proceeds from the fundraiser will help support Troop 7 Scouting activities, including outdoor adventures, leadership development programs and community service projects.

Troop leaders say community support plays an important role in helping Scouts develop leadership skills, character and a commitment to service.

Tickets are available from Troop 7 members and will also be sold at the event while supplies last.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – September 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 15, 2026:

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Sunny Weather Continues Across Chattooga County This Week

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Chattooga County will remain hot and mostly dry through the rest of the workweek, with afternoon temperatures staying well into the 90s and rain chances largely absent until the weekend.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

When Will It Finally Feel Like Fall In Chattooga County?

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With temperatures still reaching the 90s in the middle of September, plenty of people around Chattooga County may be asking the same question: When is it finally going to feel like fall?

The short answer is — probably not just yet.

The forecast keeps afternoon temperatures around 90 degrees or higher through much of this week, and there is not yet a strong indication of a sustained cool-down.

That doesn’t mean a cold front couldn’t bring a couple of cooler mornings along the way. September in Northwest Georgia can quickly swing between summer-like heat and brief hints of fall.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Bid Deadline Approaching For First Phase Of Tooga Theatre Renovation

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Chattooga County is preparing to take another step toward renovation of the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville, with contractors facing a deadline later this week to submit bids for the first phase of the project.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Two Menlo Residents Face Meth Trafficking Charges In Cherokee County

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Two Menlo residents were arrested in Cherokee County, Alabama, late last month on methamphetamine trafficking charges.

According to Cherokee County arrest records, 30-year-old Tristan Bruno-Mendez of Menlo and 28-year-old Amber Schrader of Menlo were arrested by the Cedar Bluff Police Department.

Both were charged with trafficking methamphetamine and unlawful possession of drug paraphernalia.

The available arrest information does not state where the arrests occurred, how much methamphetamine was allegedly involved, or provide additional details about the circumstances that led to the arrests.

Under Alabama law, methamphetamine trafficking begins at 28 grams or more, and the penalties increase substantially depending on the amount involved. For 28 grams to less than 500 grams, state law provides for a mandatory minimum sentence of three years in prison and a $50,000 fine. For 500 grams to less than one kilogram, the mandatory minimum increases to five years and a $100,000 fine. Larger quantities can bring still more severe mandatory sentences and fines.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Climb Above $4 As Local Drivers Feel The Increase

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Georgia motorists are paying considerably more at the pump as rising crude oil prices continue to push gasoline prices higher across the state.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Antique Tractor & Small Engine Show Coming To Summerville Train Depot

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A celebration of rural American history and the evolution of farming technology is coming to downtown Summerville later this month.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion City Schools Offers Wide Range Of Student Support Services

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For students at Trion City Schools, education involves more than classroom instruction, with the school system maintaining a variety of programs designed to provide additional help to students with different educational needs.

September 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Deadline Approaching For Bids On Trion Natural Gas Project

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Contractors interested in a natural gas system project in Trion have only a couple more days to submit bids to the town.