CRC Chattooga is inviting volunteers, donors, churches, and mission supporters to a special Volunteer and Donor Appreciation Dinner on Saturday, April 25, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. at the North Summerville Gym, located behind the current CRC Food Pantry.
The Berry College community came together in a big way for its first-ever Day of Giving on April 8, rallying around the theme “We All Row!”
Families across Chattooga County are invited to attend an upcoming Special Needs Support Group meeting later this month.
The Speak Life Chattooga County Special Needs Family Support Group will meet on Saturday, April 25 at 11 a.m. at DIRT Pour Coffee and Café in Summerville.
Organizers say the event will feature guest speaker Judge Gary Woods, who will discuss important topics including guardianship and wills. In addition, parents and caregivers are expected to share personal experiences and advice, particularly focusing on the transition period after high school, including ages 18 to 22.
The meeting is open to all families, caregivers, and individuals with special needs of all ages. Organizers emphasize that the event is free, requires no registration, and is open to those both inside and outside of Chattooga County.
Attendees are encouraged to come for support, information, and fellowship, as well as to connect with others in the community.
Community members across Northwest Georgia are invited to take part in the 2026 Walk to Support Survivors, scheduled for Friday, April 24 in downtown Rome.
An urgent call for help is going out from volunteers supporting the Chattooga County Animal Shelter, as a senior dog struggles to adjust after being surrendered.
The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has awarded $48,350 in scholarships and grants to 56 students for the Spring 2026 semester, helping offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses across multiple programs.
In recognition of Financial Literacy Month, The Auto Club Group Foundation says it has already awarded $50,000 in financial literacy grants in 2026, continuing its investment in programs that help individuals and families build stronger money-management skills.
Families in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to receive free groceries this week as There’s Hope for the Hungry visits Trion on Thursday, April 9.
The food giveaway will take place at Central Avenue Baptist Church from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Organizers say no ID is required to receive groceries, but each person must be present in order to pick up food.
In addition to the grocery giveaway, the church’s free Clothes Closet will also be open Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
The event will be held at 14074 Highway 27 in Trion, located behind Dixie Subs.
Organizers say they look forward to serving local families and encouraging anyone in need of assistance to stop by during the scheduled hours.
With Spring Break underway, Chattooga High School athletic activities will be limited over the coming week, according to school officials, though a few baseball games are still on the schedule.
The Chattooga Indians varsity baseball team will face Christian Heritage in a three-game stretch during the break. The series begins Tuesday, April 7, at home with a 5:30 p.m. first pitch. The teams will meet again Thursday, April 9, on the road at 5:30 p.m., before returning to Chattooga on Friday, April 10, for another home game at 5:30 p.m.
Assistant Principal and Athletic Director Mark Turner said the lighter schedule gives students, athletes, and staff time to rest and recharge ahead of the final weeks of the school year. He also noted that graduation is now just seven weeks away, marking an important milestone as the academic year begins to wind down.
Students and staff will return to campus on April 14 following Spring Break, as preparations continue for the end of the school year.
April marks National Child Abuse Prevention Month, a time focused on raising awareness, supporting families, and encouraging communities to take action to protect children. In recognition of the effort, the Chattooga County Department of Family and Children’s Services hosted a pinwheel planting ceremony at Dowdy Park on March 31.