Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another hard freeze tonight into Wednesday morning, as temperatures remain well below normal for mid-March.
The Town of Lyerly is inviting families to hop on over for its annual Easter celebration later this month at Angus McLeod Park.
The Lyerly Easter Egg Hunt will take place Saturday, March 28, at Angus McLeod Park, located at 5801 Highway 114 in Lyerly. The event is open to children ages 12 and under, with the egg hunt beginning promptly at noon.
Young participants will have the chance to search for colorful eggs hidden throughout the park. Organizers say special golden eggs will also be hidden in each age group, offering additional prize opportunities.
In addition to the hunt, children will have the opportunity to meet the Easter Bunny and take photos during the event.
Following the egg hunt, families are invited to stay and enjoy a free hot dog picnic.
Town officials encourage families to arrive early to make sure children are ready when the hunt begins.
For more information, residents can contact the Town of Lyerly at 706-895-2011.
Voters in the 53rd Georgia State Senate District and the 14th U.S. Congressional District will return to the polls for a runoff election that will be held on April 7th.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 16, 2026:
Strong to severe thunderstorms were moving through Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia early Monday morning, bringing the threat of damaging winds and a few brief tornadoes as a powerful squall line pushes across the region.
A fundraising golf tournament has been scheduled for April 25, 2026, at Little Mole Country Club, with proceeds going to support the Chattooga Middle School Cheerleaders.
Chattooga County Schools are joining districts across the state in observing School Board Appreciation Week, held March 9–13, 2026, a time set aside to recognize the leadership, service, and commitment of local school board members.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 15, 2026:
A dangerous stretch of weather is setting up across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, beginning with isolated showers and thunderstorms this afternoon, followed by a more widespread severe weather threat after midnight, and then widespread freezing temperatures Monday night and again Tuesday night.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, March 14, 2026
