
The Lyerly Fire Department is asking for community support as it prepares for its annual Back-to-School Bash, which provides free school supplies and book bags to local students.

The Lyerly Fire Department is asking for community support as it prepares for its annual Back-to-School Bash, which provides free school supplies and book bags to local students.

Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will continue to enjoy an unusually comfortable stretch of early June weather, with dry skies, cool mornings, and mild afternoon temperatures expected through the end of the work week.

Finding affordable housing has become increasingly difficult for many families in Chattooga County as rent prices continue to rise while wages struggle to keep pace with the cost of living.

The price of filling up is headed higher now that Georgia’s temporary gas tax suspension has expired.

A Chattooga County family is starting over after a fire destroyed their Lyerly home Sunday night, leaving them with only the clothes they were wearing when they escaped.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 2, 2026:

After weeks of warm, humid conditions, a refreshing change is arriving across northwest Georgia this week.
A backdoor cold front moving south into the region will bring noticeably cooler temperatures and lower humidity, creating conditions that will feel more like spring than the first week of meteorological summer. Before the cooler air fully settles in, however, a few isolated thunderstorms could develop Tuesday afternoon and evening.

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has issued a statement addressing questions and concerns from residents regarding property appraisal work currently being conducted throughout the county by GMASS (Georgia Mass Appraisal Solutions & Services).

Organizers are asking for community support as preparations continue for the annual Back to School Bash for Trion and Chattooga students.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 1, 2026: