
The American Red Cross says volunteers from its Northwest Georgia Chapter responded to the devastating house fire in the Chattoogaville community over the weekend, providing emergency assistance to a family of 13 people, including 11 children.

The American Red Cross says volunteers from its Northwest Georgia Chapter responded to the devastating house fire in the Chattoogaville community over the weekend, providing emergency assistance to a family of 13 people, including 11 children.

A Chattooga County family caring for 11 foster children has lost their home, vehicles and personal belongings in a devastating fire, prompting an urgent appeal for community assistance.

Georgia continues to have a significant need for families willing to open their homes to children in foster care, and residents of Chattooga County who have considered becoming foster parents are encouraged to learn more about the process through the local Division of Family and Children Services office.