Floyd County Commission Rejects Solar Farm Proposal and Chicken Zoning Request

The Floyd County Commission has rejected two separate zoning requests affecting properties in the Silver Creek and Horseleg Creek Road areas. Commissioners voted 3–0 to deny a special-use permit that would have allowed a solar farm to be constructed on a 40-acre undeveloped tract off Isbell Road.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – November 29, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, November 29, 2025:

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Summerville Woman Reports Missing Prescription; Police Investigate Incident at CVS

The Summerville Police Department is investigating a report of missing medication after a local woman said her prescription was picked up but never delivered to her. According to the incident report, the call came in on November 13th when an officer was dispatched to CVS in Summerville regarding a possible lost or stolen prescription.

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Center Post Christmas Market Kicks Off Tomorrow in Southern Walker County

The Center Post Community Center is inviting the public to its annual Christmas Market coming up tomorrow. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and promises a festive day of shopping, food, and holiday cheer.

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Shifts In Black Friday Shopping Impact Local Merchants

Black Friday has shifted dramatically over the years, and shoppers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing a very different holiday shopping season than they once did. What used to be a single, crowded day of doorbusters has evolved into a weeks-long event that blends online convenience with in-store deals stretching from October through December.

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Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas Announces Bid for State Senate District 53

Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas used a Thanksgiving message to the community to announce that he will be running for the Georgia State Senate in District 53. In a video released Thursday, Thomas shared holiday greetings alongside family and friends before revealing that his time as mayor is nearing an end and that he is preparing for the next step in public service.

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Summerville Santa Special Rolls Into Town for Two Festive Weekends

Summerville Main Street is inviting families to climb aboard The Summerville Santa Special this December for a festive 75-minute train ride departing from the Historic Summerville Depot. The holiday excursions run December 6th and 7th, and again December 13th and 14th, with four departures each Saturday and three each Sunday.

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Girl Scouts to Close Historic Camp Misty Mountain After 50+ Years

The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta have announced that Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee will close, ending more than five decades of operation at the iconic Floyd County site. The decision comes after a multi-year review conducted by a task force that included board members, volunteers, staff, and current Girl Scout members. The task force evaluated the council’s camp properties, usage patterns, long-term financial sustainability, and the needs of future programming.

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Trion Board of Education Appoints Dr. Howard Hughes as Interim Superintendent

The Trion Board of Education has appointed Dr. Howard Hughes as Interim Superintendent, selecting him to guide the school district through a period of transition following the recent passing of Superintendent Dr. Phil Williams.

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Salvation Army of Rome Launches Annual Red Kettle Campaign With $90,000 Goal – Supporting Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga Counties

The Salvation Army of Rome officially kicked off its annual Red Kettle Campaign on Friday, November 21, at noon outside Hobby Lobby on Shorter Avenue. The storied Christmas campaign is the organization’s largest fundraising effort of the year, powering programs that provide critical support to families and individuals in Floyd, Polk, and Chattooga County.

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