The restoration of the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville is approaching another important milestone, with Chattooga County scheduled to open construction bids tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27.
Fall colors are becoming more noticeable across Northwest Georgia, but residents hoping to see the most vibrant autumn foliage may want to wait another week or two.
Nestled in Broomtown Valley along the eastern slopes of Lookout Mountain, the Chelsea community has a history that stretches back to the early settlement of western Chattooga County. Although never incorporated as a town, Chelsea was once home to its own school, post office, church and railroad passenger stop. The community also holds a special place in the history of Southern folk art through its association with the Reverend Howard Finster, who served as pastor of Chelsea Baptist Church long before becoming an internationally recognized artist.
While Chelsea has changed considerably over the generations, its history can still be traced through the families who settled there, the railroad that connected it to neighboring communities, and the church that remains one of its most recognizable landmarks.
With colder weather approaching, the National Weather Service is reminding residents about an online forecasting tool designed to help communities better understand the potential impacts of snow and ice.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host its October Lunch and Learn tomorrow, Tuesday, October 27, with a special program focusing on breast cancer awareness.
The event is being sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd in recognition of October as Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
The program will feature a presentation on breast cancer, providing an opportunity for local business and community members to learn more about an important health issue affecting women and families throughout the area.
The Chamber’s monthly Lunch and Learn gatherings bring together local business owners, employees and community members for educational programs, networking and discussions on topics of community interest.
Tuesday’s event is open to the public, and a catered lunch will be provided. Reservations are requested to help organizers plan for the meal.
Those interested in attending can find reservation information on the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce website at chattoogachamber.org.
For additional information, contact the Chamber at 706-857-4033.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, October 25, 2026:
Chattooga County residents can expect another week of dry weather, plenty of sunshine and mild fall temperatures as October comes to a close.
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.
The Salvation Army of Rome has added a new mobile canteen to its emergency response and community outreach operations, providing another resource to assist residents across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County.
A Floyd County man who spent more than 25 years in prison for a murder conviction that was later overturned has been arrested again, this time on a fugitive from justice warrant out of Tennessee.