The 2026 high school football season is right around the corner, with the Chattooga Indians and Trion Bulldogs preparing for another full schedule of games across Northwest Georgia.
Support the Chattooga County High School football program while shopping for a new mattress during a special one-day Mattress Fundraiser on Saturday, July 25.
The sale will be held from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. in the Chattooga High School Main Gym. Organizers say more than 25 mattress styles will be available to try, with sizes ranging from twin to king from brands including Purple, Therapedic, Southerland, Corsicana, Tranquility and PureCare.
Adjustable bases, luxury pillows and mattress protectors will also be available. Delivery, financing and full factory warranties are offered, and all forms of payment will be accepted.
Every purchase benefits the Chattooga County High School football program, making it an opportunity to support local student-athletes while saving on a new mattress.
Local businesses, families, and supporters of Chattooga High School Football have an opportunity to be part of the 2026 football program while helping support the Indians during the upcoming season.
Businesses can purchase advertising space in the full-color football program, with options including a full-page ad for $125, a half-page ad for $75, a quarter-page ad for $40, or a business card-sized ad for $25. Businesses may submit a ready-made advertisement or provide text and photos for the Computer Science Club to design. A $10 design fee applies for ads requiring layout assistance. The deadline for business advertisements is Friday, July 17.
Families and friends can also recognize student-athletes by purchasing a dedication in the football program. Dedications are available at the same pricing levels—full page, half page, quarter page, and business card size—and may include photos and personalized messages. The deadline for student-athlete dedications is Saturday, July 11.
Both forms list the submission email as spiritshop@chattooga.k12.ga.us. Additional information is available by contacting the Chattooga High School Computer Science Club at 706-857-2402, extension 3141.
LaFayette High School has announced Lee Bohannon as the interim head football coach for the upcoming 2026 football season.
The Chattooga High School Indians will take the field Friday night for their annual spring football game.
Chattooga will travel to face Southeast Whitfield, with kickoff set for 7:30 p.m. on May 15. The game will be played at Southeast Whitfield High School in Dalton.
Spring football games give teams a chance to evaluate players, build chemistry, and prepare for the upcoming fall season. Fans will get an early look at this year’s Indians squad as they take on a competitive Southeast Whitfield team.
The Trion Bulldogs will take the field Saturday evening for their annual spring football game as they host the North Murray Mountaineers at Sam R. McCain Stadium.
Kickoff is scheduled for 6 p.m. on May 16, giving fans an early look at the Bulldogs ahead of the upcoming football season.
The spring matchup will allow coaches to evaluate players and give the community a chance to see the team in action before summer workouts begin.
Parents of student-athletes in both the Chattooga and Trion football programs have important meetings coming up this week as schools prepare for the upcoming season.
At Chattooga High School, an important football parent meeting will take place this evening, Wednesday, April 15, at 6 p.m. in the CHS cafeteria. School officials say at least one parent or guardian is required to attend. Topics expected to be discussed include spring, summer, and fall schedules, free physicals, player expectations, fundraisers, and other program information.
Meanwhile, Trion Football will hold its parent meeting for grades 6 through 12 on Sunday, April 19, at 4 p.m. in the Trion High School gym. Organizers say the meeting is for both middle school and high school football parents, and important information and expectations for the upcoming year will be shared.
Both schools are encouraging parents to make plans to attend so families can stay informed and prepared ahead of the new football season.
Chattooga Indians Football is calling on players and parents to attend an important meeting as preparations begin for the upcoming seasons.
The meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, April 15 at 6:00 p.m. and will be held in the Chattooga High School cafeteria.
Organizers say at least one parent or guardian is required to attend. The meeting will cover schedules for the spring, summer, and fall, along with important information on free physicals, player expectations, fundraisers, and more.
School officials say the meeting is an important step in getting ready for the 2026 football season and ensuring both players and families are informed and prepared.
The Georgia High School Association has finalized its football region alignments for the 2026 and 2027 seasons, giving both Chattooga High School and Trion High School a clearer picture of the road ahead.
Trion Football will host a youth football camp June 3, 4, and 5 at Sam R. McCain Stadium.
The camp is open to children ages 5 through 12 and will run each evening from 6:00 p.m. until 7:30 p.m.
Participants will receive skills, drills, and instruction from Trion coaches and players, giving young athletes a chance to learn fundamentals and improve their game.
The cost is $30 per camper, which includes a t-shirt. Payment and registration will be accepted the day of camp at the stadium. Cash or checks will be accepted, with checks made payable to Trion Football.