A proposed bill at the Georgia Capitol, House Bill 211, could change how PFAS-related lawsuits move forward in the state, and opponents say it may limit legal options for communities dealing with contaminated drinking water, including Summerville water customers impacted by PFAS.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a signal that layoffs remain relatively low even as other indicators show the job market cooling.
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing several employees for their dedicated service and announcing its 2025 Employee of the Year honorees across multiple divisions.
Shane Kyle Gregory, Jr., 32, was arrested after deputies with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic incident at a home on Filter Plant Road in Summerville.
Students will be returning to Georgia Northwestern Technical College for the spring semester, one week from today on January 12, 2026. Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) continues to be a major resource for residents across Northwest Georgia by providing career-focused education, adult learning opportunities, and workforce training designed to help people move into better jobs and meet the needs of local employers.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, January 4, 2026:
A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect early Sunday for Chattooga County and surrounding counties across Northwest Georgia as widespread patchy dense fog reduces visibility in many areas. Patchy dense fog is expected between 4 a.m. and 10 a.m. Sunday, with the thickest fog producing visibility as low as one-quarter mile or less.
A longtime spiritual leader and beloved figure in Chattooga County, Pastor John Mann, has passed away. Pastor Mann had been hospitalized for several days and died in the early morning hours of Sunday.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 3, 2025:
Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Judge Melissa Hise released a video update on January 1 highlighting several changes she says will improve efficiency in the courts and help the circuit stay better organized in 2026.
