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May 23, 2026

Spots Still Available For Chattooga County Food Preservation Workshops

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Chattooga County Extension Agent Rebecca Thomas says there are still spots available for several upcoming food preservation workshops being offered through the Chattooga County Extension Office.

The hands-on classes will cover a variety of food preservation topics throughout the summer and early fall, including jams and jellies, canning tomatoes and salsa, cowboy candy, and pickled okra.

Each workshop costs $25 per class, and attendance is limited to 15 participants. Officials say payment is required to secure registration.

Upcoming workshop dates include:

Jams & Jellies — June 2 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Canning Tomatoes & Salsa — July 1 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Cowboy Candy — August 4 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Pickled Okra — September 24 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

All workshops will be held at the Chattooga County Extension Office located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.

For registration information, call 706-857-0744.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – May 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 23, 2026:

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High Senior Receives Standing Ovation At Graduation Amid ICE Detention

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As discussions about immigration policy continue across Chattooga County, Trion High School senior Elder Aguilar-Macario received a standing ovation Friday night during Trion High School’s graduation ceremony — despite being absent because he remains in ICE custody.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Atrium Health Floyd Physician Shares Stroke Awareness Tips

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May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Floyd physician Dr. Michael Gonsalves is reminding residents that recognizing stroke symptoms quickly can save lives.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Battlefield Connector Trail Dedicated In Chickamauga

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Trust for Public Land, Walker County, and the City of Chickamauga officially dedicated the new John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail on Friday.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Town of Trion To Hold Memorial Day Ceremony Saturday

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The Town of Trion is inviting the community to come together this weekend to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country.

The Town of Trion will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony today, Saturday, May 23rd, at 1 p.m. at the Trion Veteran’s Memorial.

Community members are encouraged to attend as the town remembers and honors America’s fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day.

May 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – May 22, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 22, 2026:

May 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

City of Summerville Announces Memorial Day Closings

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The City of Summerville has announced that all non-emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day.

City officials say the closure is part of the annual observance honoring the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice while serving in the United States Armed Forces.

While administrative offices will be closed for the holiday, emergency services including the Summerville Police Department and Summerville Fire Department will continue operating as normal throughout the weekend and holiday.

Regular business hours for city offices will resume on Tuesday, May 26.

City leaders are encouraging residents to have a safe and meaningful Memorial Day weekend while taking time to remember and honor America’s fallen heroes.

May 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook