The Chattooga Public Library has announced its annual Royal Ball, set for March 14th, 20th, and 21st, 2026, with festivities beginning at 5:30 PM each evening. Families are invited to “join the princesses” for food, fun, and dancing.
Tickets go on sale February 3rd during library hours and cost $10, with each ticket admitting one child and one adult. For more information, contact the library at 706-857-2553—and organizers note that no tickets will be sold or reserved by phone.
Chattooga County 4-H is inviting youth to take part in its Poultry Judging Team, offering a fun and educational opportunity to learn more about the poultry industry.
Participants will learn about egg candling, meat cuts, carcass evaluation, and egg quality grading, along with other hands-on skills. Organizers say students are sure to have an “egg-cellent time” while gaining valuable agricultural knowledge.
An interest meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Chattooga County Ag Center. Those interested are encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and what participation involves.
The 4-H Poultry Judging Team helps students build confidence, decision-making skills, and a deeper understanding of agriculture.
Registration is now open for the Miss Trion Pageant, scheduled for Saturday, March 14, 2026, at 3:00 PM in Trion. The event is being hosted by the Pride of Trion Marching Band and will be held at the Trion High School Gym, located at 919 Allgood Street, Trion, GA.
Organizers say all information, registration, and online payment can be completed online at trionhighschoolbandboostersinc.org, and paper registration forms are also available through the school office. The pageant is listed as a public event, open to participants and supporters whether or not they use Facebook.
The Chattooga Library is inviting local crafters to grab their yarn and join the Crochet Club on Tuesday, January 20, from 2 PM until 3 PM at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
The event, hosted by the Sara Hightower Regional Library System, is open to anyone who enjoys crochet, knitting, cross stitch, or sewing. Participants are encouraged to bring their current project, share ideas, and enjoy conversation with other crafters. Organizers ask everyone to bring their own supplies.
The program is designed for adults ages 18 and up, and the event is open to the public.
Adults in Chattooga County can get hands-on with creative technology later this month during Makerspace Monday at the Chattooga Library.
The event is set for Monday, January 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville. Organizers say the program is open to ages 18 and up, and registration is required.
Participants can sign up for a time slot to use makerspace equipment such as a Cricut, 3-D printers, a large-format printer, and a laser engraver. Materials are available at cost, or attendees can bring their own.
The Chattooga Library is inviting young readers to take part in a new monthly reading program designed to build confidence and a love of books.
Chattooga County is set to ring in New Year’s Day 2026 with a mix of outdoor recreation and local tradition, giving families and visitors a chance to start the year on a positive note.
At James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, the annual First Day Hikes are scheduled for Thursday, January 1, 2026, with a 10:00 a.m. start time. Participants can choose from a range of trail options, from easy walks to more challenging routes, offering a scenic way to begin 2026 with fresh air, movement, and time outdoors.
Following the hikes, the Friends of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park plan to host a Black-Eyed Pea Luncheon from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Picnic Shelter 4. The meal continues a Southern New Year tradition many associate with good luck and prosperity heading into the new year.
Whether residents choose to hit the trails, enjoy a warm meal, or simply spend time with neighbors and family, New Year’s Day in Chattooga County offers a community-focused start to 2026.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is inviting the community to kick off the new year with a fun afternoon of Bingo at the Trion Library.
The event is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the library, located at 15 Bulldog Boulevard in Trion. Organizers say participants will have the chance to play several rounds of bingo, with prizes awarded to winning cards.
The event is open to the public, and community members of all ages are encouraged to attend. Library staff say the bingo event is part of ongoing efforts to provide engaging and social activities for residents in Trion and across Chattooga County.
Anyone with questions about the event can contact the Trion Library at 706-734-7594.
Rome will ring in 2026 with a sky full of color as Atrium Health Floyd + Harbin Clinic and Rome-Floyd Parks and Recreation partner to present a New Year’s Eve Fireworks Extravaganza.
Families in Chattooga County have one more chance to wrap up 2025 with a kid-friendly activity at the Trion Public Library, as the library hosts the last Monday Fun Day of the year on Monday, December 29, from 4:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
Monday Fun Days are presented by the Sara Hightower Regional Library System and are designed as a rotating schedule of family-friendly events that give kids and parents something fun to do at the start of each week. The program is held at the Trion Public Library, located at 15 Bulldog Boulevard in Trion.
Organizers encourage families to stop by each Monday for a different activity, with themed weeks that can include crafts, movies, family game days, and special clubs.
