Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Office of Adult Education held its Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 18, honoring students who earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas.
Chattooga Family Connection recently marked another holiday success by stuffing and delivering 150 Christmas stockings to local students, ensuring children across the county felt supported during the season. But organizers say the stockings represent just one part of the organization’s broader mission.
The Christmas season arrived with smiles and warm wishes in Chattooga County as the Sheriff’s Office delivered gift baskets to seniors at Oakview Health and Rehab in Summerville this week, along with dozens more to homebound residents across the county.
A workforce-focused recovery program aimed at helping residents rebuild their lives is expanding in Chattooga County and across the region after Highland Rivers Behavioral Health was awarded a $1 million grant to grow its recovery-to-work efforts into all 13 Northwest Georgia counties it serves.
Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson says this year’s Stocking Full of Love toy store was a major success, providing holiday help for families across the county.
An arctic blast is headed for Chattooga County early next week, and forecasters say temperatures could plunge into the teens, with wind chills making it feel even colder in some areas. The dangerous drop in temperatures raises serious concerns for outdoor pets, and local animal-welfare groups are urging residents to take immediate steps to prepare.
Holiday giving is picking up speed as The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns continue to see strong community support this season. Organizers say donations and participation are trending upward as more people look for ways to help neighbors in need during the holidays.
Two Georgia Northwestern Technical College students are being recognized with the first-ever Jerry Jones Memorial Scholarship, created to provide financial support for students enrolled in EMT or Advanced EMT certificate programs.
There’s help on the way for families in Chattooga County this week. There’s Hope for the Hungry will be at Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion on Thursday, December 11th, offering a free grocery giveaway for the community.
Chattooga County families and businesses have another chance to spread holiday cheer through Chattooga Family Connection’s 5th Annual “Stuff a Stocking” event, now officially underway.