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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Arrest Report – Friday – November 21, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, November 21, 2025:

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West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church to Distribute 171 Thanksgiving Meal Boxes in Summerville Community Outreach

West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church, under the leadership of Pastor John Mann, is set to bless the Summerville community this Thanksgiving season by distributing 171 meal boxes to families in need. The initiative, aimed at providing homes with the fixings for a traditional holiday feast, will take place tomorrow, Saturday, November 22, 2025, starting at 10:00 AM.

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Two Centre Residents Arrested on Grand Jury Indictments for First-Degree Theft

The Centre, Alabama Police Department has announced the arrest of David Akin and Beverly Akin, both of Centre, following a Grand Jury indictment on charges of Theft of Property in the First Degree.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – November 20, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 20, 2025:

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Summerville City Council Called Meeting This Evening

The City of Summerville has announced a Special Called Meeting scheduled for today, November 20th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.

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Chattooga County Man Arrested After Spraying Bug Killer on Grandmother, Fleeing Deputies

A Chattooga County man was arrested following a domestic disturbance on November 11 in which deputies say he sprayed bug spray on his grandmother and later fled from law enforcement.

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Shoplifting Suspect Arrested After Leaving Scene; Drugs Also Found in Vehicle

A 34-year-old Lafayette woman, identified as Tiffany Hope Carrington, was arrested on November 13th following a shoplifting incident and traffic stop that led to the discovery of drugs and additional charges.

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