Chattooga County Remote Dump Sites and Transfer Station Closed Christmas Eve and Christmas Day

Chattooga County officials say the county’s Remote Dump sites and the Transfer Station will be closed for the holiday on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

The facilities are scheduled to reopen Friday and Saturday during normal operating hours.

Residents are encouraged to plan ahead for household waste and disposal needs around the closure.

Arrest Report – Wednesday – December 24, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 24, 2025:

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Red Cross Urges Northwest Georgia Donors to Give Blood Now as Holiday Travel Threatens Supply

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.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – December 23, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 23, 2025:

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Trion Library Hosting “Noon Year’s Eve Party” for Youngest Patrons on Dec. 31

Families in Chattooga County will have a fun, kid-friendly way to ring in the New Year early as the Trion Public Library hosts a “Noon Year’s Eve Party” on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m.

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Two Arrested After Alleged Walmart Shoplifting and Threats in Chattooga County

Two women were arrested following an alleged shoplifting incident and reported threats at the Walmart on Highway 27 in Chattooga County, according to an incident report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

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Arrest Report – Monday – December 22, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 22, 2025:

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Warm, Dry Weather and Near-Record Holiday Heat Expected Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are enjoying a warm and dry start to the week as partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures settle in, according to the latest forecast. Monday is shaping up to be the coolest day of the week, with afternoon highs reaching the mid to upper 50s locally, before temperatures trend sharply upward.

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Deadline Nears for Water Benefit Appointments Linked to PFAS Water Contamination Lawsuit

Residents who selected the settlement water benefit connected to the Summerville drinking water lawsuit are being reminded that a critical deadline is approaching. Claimants must call Fontis Water at (678) 494-1981 to schedule a delivery appointment by January 31, 2026. Officials say anyone who fails to schedule by that date will forfeit the water benefit.

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Black-Eyed Pea Luncheon to Follow First Day Hike at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park Story:

Visitors ringing in the New Year at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park are invited to stay for a traditional Southern meal after their hike. The Friends of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will host a Black-Eyed Pea Luncheon on January 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Picnic Shelter 4.

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