The American Red Cross is asking people across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to schedule a blood donation appointment in the final days of 2025 to help keep the blood supply strong heading into 2026. The need is especially high right now for Type O, A negative, and B negative donors.
With less than a week left until Christmas, the City of Summerville is encouraging families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia to take advantage of extended shopping hours and a festive downtown atmosphere during “Sip, Shop, & Sleigh” in Downtown Summerville.
A special night of Christmas music is planned for tonight at 7 p.m. at the Summerville Seventh-day Adventist Church, as acclaimed violinist Jaime brings his “Silent Night, Holy Night Violin Concert” to Chattooga County.
Happening tonight, Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in the Gore community of Chattooga County is hosting its Drive-Thru Live Nativity from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
The event is the church’s Christmas gift to the community, giving families a chance to experience the story of Jesus’ birth from the comfort of their vehicle—or they can park and walk through the scenes up close. Visitors will see live animals, beautifully portrayed biblical scenes, and hear inspiring Christmas music throughout the evening.
A special performance by the Chattooga High School Choir will highlight the event, along with other seasonal music to help set the tone for the holiday season.
This event is free and open to everyone, and Pleasant Grove Baptist Church is inviting the entire community to come out and celebrate the true meaning of Christmas.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church is located at 900 Farmersville Road in Summerville, in the Gore community.
Happening today at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park, families are invited to enjoy the Peppermint Project, a festive holiday event presented by the Friends of Sloppy Floyd from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. The evening promises a magical kickoff to the holiday season with fun for all ages.
The Chattooga County Schools Choral Department is inviting the community to a night of holiday music with its annual Christmas concert, “Unity: Let’s Celebrate Together,” happening tonight (December 11) at 7 p.m. at Chattooga High School. The program is expected to feature seasonal favorites and performances that highlight the talent and hard work of student singers, offering families a festive way to celebrate the season together while supporting local students.
Time is critical for patients this December, and the American Red Cross is urging donors to make an appointment to give blood now to help keep the blood supply stable during the busy holiday season. The Red Cross says O positive, O negative, and B negative blood types are especially needed now and in the coming weeks.
After being postponed last week due to rain, the 2025 Summerville Christmas Parade is set to roll this evening, Monday, December 8th, bringing holiday cheer back to downtown Summerville.
The City of Summerville is inviting families across Chattooga County to kick off the Christmas season with Christmas in the Park this Thursday, December 4th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville.
Just in time for the holiday season, the Georgia Grown program and the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin have released the 2025 Georgia Grown Christmas Tree Farm Map, highlighting nearly 100 Christmas tree farms across the state. The map is designed to help families find locally grown trees and keep holiday dollars closer to home.
