Summerville Traffic Stop Leads To Marijuana Citation

A Lyerly man was cited on a marijuana possession charge following a traffic stop in Summerville, according to a Summerville Police Department incident report.

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Lyerly Elementary Hosting Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser For Eighth-Grade Trip

Lyerly Elementary School is inviting golfers and community supporters to take part in an upcoming golf tournament fundraiser benefiting the school’s eighth-grade trip.

The Study Cade Golf Tournament Fundraiser is scheduled for Saturday, September 12, at Little Mole Run Golf Course in Mentone, Alabama.

The tournament will begin at 9 a.m. Eastern Time, 8 a.m. Central Time.

Organizers say registration is now open, and individuals and businesses interested in supporting the fundraiser can participate by registering a team or individual golfer or by sponsoring a hole.

Those interested in registering or becoming a sponsor are asked to contact Zach White at zwhite@chattooga.k12.ga.us.

Payments can be made at Lyerly School or mailed to 150 Oak Hill Road, Lyerly, GA 30730.

The fundraiser is being organized to help support the school’s upcoming eighth-grade trip.

Little Mole Run Golf Course is located at 741 County Road 647 in Mentone, Alabama.

Organizers are encouraging area golfers, businesses and community members to come out and support Lyerly Elementary students while enjoying a morning on the golf course.

Arrest Report – Sunday – August 9, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 9, 2026:

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Hot, Humid Sunday With Afternoon Storms Possible Across Northwest Georgia

Hot and humid summertime weather continues across Northwest Georgia today, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s and scattered thunderstorms developing during the afternoon. A few storms across far North Georgia could become strong enough to produce damaging wind gusts.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – August 8, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 8, 2026:

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Hot, Humid Friday Brings Another Chance For Afternoon Storms

Another hot and humid August afternoon is ahead across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop as temperatures climb.

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Chattooga County Housing Market Holds Steady As Inventory Remains Elevated In July

The Chattooga County housing market remained active during July, with inventory continuing to provide buyers with more options while home values remained relatively stable.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – August 4, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 4, 2026:

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Daily Storm Chances Continue Across Northwest Georgia Through The Week

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect another stretch of typical summer weather this week, with warm afternoons and scattered showers and thunderstorms developing each day.

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Chattooga County Schools Transitioning To ParentSquare Communication Platform

Chattooga County Schools is making the switch from the Remind messaging system to ParentSquare for the 2026-2027 school year.

District officials say ParentSquare will serve as a single platform for school and district communication, allowing families to receive announcements, emergency alerts, forms, permission slips, volunteer opportunities, and other important information in one place.

Parents and guardians will continue to receive messages through their preferred method, including text message, email, or the ParentSquare app, with support for multiple languages.

The school district says additional information about setting up accounts and using the new platform will be shared with families in the coming weeks.