The Chattooga County School System is asking parents and students to prepare for several transportation changes as the new school year begins, including bus detours caused by bridge restrictions and repairs.
A man faces multiple charges following a domestic violence investigation in Chattooga County.
A Flood Watch remains in effect for Chattooga County and much of northwest Georgia through Friday evening as repeated rounds of showers and thunderstorms are expected to bring the potential for excessive rainfall and localized flooding.
The Town of Lyerly is reminding vendors that applications are still being accepted for this year’s Down Home Day celebration, scheduled for Saturday, September 26, from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m.
Vendor spaces are $15 each. Anyone interested in participating should comment only on the Town of Lyerly’s Facebook post, send a private message to the official Lyerly, Georgia Facebook page or to Sally Kerce, or call Lyerly Town Hall at 706-895-2611.
Town officials are also warning vendors to be alert for online scammers. Last year, individuals impersonated event organizers on Facebook and attempted to collect $150 for vendor spaces through fraudulent payment requests.
Officials emphasize do not send money to anyone claiming to represent the event through Facebook comments or messages unless you are communicating directly with the official Lyerly, Georgia page or Sally Kerce.
A traffic stop in Lyerly earlier this month resulted in the arrest of a 23-year-old woman on multiple drug charges after Chattooga County Sheriff’s deputies allegedly discovered more than 100 suspected oxycodone tablets during a vehicle search.
Scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms will remain in the forecast for Chattooga County and northwest Georgia through the weekend, with the greatest chances for widespread rainfall arriving Thursday through Saturday.
With the first day of school just days away, motorists are being reminded to slow down, stay alert and obey Georgia’s school bus laws as Chattooga County students return to class on Friday, July 24.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church in the Gore community will hold its annual school prayer walk on Sunday, July 26, inviting families, educators, students, community members and other churches to take part.
The prayer walk will begin at approximately 5:15 p.m. at the CCEC Center and Chattooga County Schools Bus Garage.
The group will then visit the following schools:
Leroy Massey Elementary School — 5:45 p.m.
Trion City Schools — 6:10 p.m.
Summerville Middle School and the CO/AGC area — 6:40 p.m.
Chattooga High School — 7 p.m.
Lyerly Elementary School — 7:25 p.m.
Menlo Elementary School — approximately 7:56 p.m.
Organizers said all times are approximate, but the group plans to arrive as close as possible to the listed schedule.
Community members are welcome to join the prayer walk at their local school or travel with the group to each stop. Other churches are also invited to participate.
Families across Chattooga County will have an opportunity to meet teachers and prepare for the upcoming school year during Meet the Teacher Night on Thursday, July 23.
The event will be held from 4 p.m. until 6 p.m. at Menlo Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School, Leroy Massey School, Summerville Middle School, and Chattooga High School.
Students and their families are encouraged to visit their schools, meet teachers, tour classrooms, drop off school supplies, and learn more about the year ahead before classes begin.
School officials say Meet the Teacher Night is a great opportunity for students to become familiar with their learning environment and start the new school year with confidence.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, July 19, 2026: