Educators in Chattooga County are turning to creative solutions to improve literacy and encourage a love of reading among students, especially in a rural community with limited access to services.
Donny Campbell, a former maintenance department employee at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after submitting false overtime entries on his timesheets.
January is National Blood Donor Month, and Blood Assurance is reminding residents that winter is one of the toughest times of the year to maintain a stable blood supply. Donations often drop because of holiday travel, seasonal illnesses, and weather-related disruptions—while hospital demand remains steady and can even rise.
Two men were taken into custody in Chattooga County after a traffic stop led to the discovery of outstanding warrants, according to an arrest report.
Authorities identified the suspects as Brandon Axel Barley, age 20, and Dylan Matthew Ward, age 23. The incident occurred during a traffic stop in the Rossville Boulevard area, where a vehicle was pulled over for a traffic violation.
During the stop, officers learned that Barley was wanted out of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, on a probation violation warrant. Further investigation confirmed that Ward was also wanted in connection with an active warrant from the same jurisdiction.
Both men were taken into custody and later transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident. No injuries were reported.
Youth golfers will have new opportunities to learn the game in 2026 with a series of Youth Golf Programs launching at the Trion Golf Course Clubhouse. Organizers say the programs are designed to help children improve golf skills, build confidence, and make new friends in a fun, structured environment.
Known for decades in Rome as the Claremont House, the historic home at East Second Avenue and East Tenth Street has taken on a new identity for fans of Netflix’s hit series Stranger Things—as the well-known “Creel House.” The location has increasingly become a tourist draw, bringing visitors to Rome from across the country.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says the Georgia Bureau of Investigation was brought in last year after concerns were raised about county financial accounts, and that investigation has now resulted in an arrest tied to the Zentell Communications project.
Chattooga County and communities across Northwest Georgia are heading into a wetter, more active stretch of weather as multiple rounds of rainfall build in this afternoon and continue into Saturday. With repeated waves moving over the same areas, forecasters say there’s an increasing chance for localized flash flooding and river flooding, especially in low-lying spots, poor-drainage neighborhoods, and areas near creeks and streams.
The City of Summerville marked a historic moment Thursday evening as the tenure of Mayor Harry Harvey, the city’s first African American mayor, officially came to a close. A reception honoring Mayor Harvey was held at Summerville City Hall, celebrating his 15 years of service to the community.
Bull riding is set to take over downtown Rome tonight and tomorrow night as the Cherokee Feed Three Rivers Bull Riding event charges back into The Forum River Center for its 18th year, bringing two nights of high-energy competition and family-friendly entertainment.