A Summerville man was arrested New Year’s Day following a disturbance at a local motel that resulted in property damage and multiple law enforcement responses, according to a sheriff’s office report.
Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation is now accepting applications for its 2026 Community Impact Grant cycle, with proposals due February 6.
The Lyerly Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its upcoming baseball and softball season, giving local youth the chance to hit the field this spring.
Sign-ups are being held Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. until 4:15 p.m. at Lyerly Town Hall. Registration costs 20 dollars per player for children ages 5 through 12, while T-ball is free for children ages 3 and 4.
Officials say the age control date is June 30, 2026, and families are encouraged to register early. The deadline to sign up is February 6.
Parents needing additional details can contact Lyerly Recreation at 706-895-2611.
Summerville Police are asking for the public’s help following a hit-and-run crash reported Wednesday morning, January 7, at the intersection of NW Congress Street and West 1st Avenue.
According to information provided by the family, the crash happened around 6:30 a.m. when a white Ford SUV was rear-ended and forced off the roadway by a dark blue or black large SUV. The driver of the larger SUV reportedly left the scene.
The driver of the white SUV, identified as Preston Miller, reportedly suffered spinal injuries and was being treated at the stand-alone emergency room in Trion.
Anyone with information, including possible surveillance video, dashcam footage, or details about the suspect vehicle, is asked to contact Summerville Police.
The 2026 Georgia Legislative Assembly will convene Monday, January 12, 2026, bringing state lawmakers back to the Capitol to begin the annual session. Over the coming weeks, legislators are expected to take up a wide range of issues that affect Northwest Georgia, including the state budget, public safety, education, health care access, and insurance-related policy.
Representing the area will be State Representative Eddie Lumsden, who serves House District 12, covering Chattooga County and parts of Floyd County. During the 2026 session, Lumsden is serving as Chairman of the House Insurance Committee, and he also holds assignments on the Appropriations, Budget and Fiscal Affairs Oversight, Governmental Affairs, Human Relations & Aging, Public Safety and Homeland Security, Rules, and State Properties committees.
Constituents who want to share concerns or follow legislative developments can reach Rep. Lumsden by email at eddie.lumsden@house.ga.gov, by phone at (404) 656-7850, or by mail/visit at 220-A State Capitol, Atlanta, GA 30334.
As deer season winds down across Northwest Georgia, Georgia wildlife officials have arrested a Floyd County man accused of illegally hunting and possessing white-tailed deer after investigators say he exceeded the legal bag limit.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 8, 2026:
Drivers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should use extra caution early today as dense fog is expected through about 10 a.m., with visibility dropping to a quarter mile or less in some areas.
Mohawk Industries is holding a hiring event happening today (Thursday, January 8) for job opportunities at its Summerville manufacturing facility. The event runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Trion Recreation Department, located at 90 Dalton Street.
A new class of local professionals has been announced for Leadership Chattooga 2026, a community leadership program focused on strengthening the county by connecting participants with local resources, key issues, and one another.