More than $2 million in grants has been awarded to nonprofit organizations across northwest Georgia and northeast Alabama through the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation’s 2026 Community Impact Grant program.
The Chattooga County Historical Society is asking residents to become involved in preserving the county’s history as the organization works to expand its archives, grow its membership and establish a permanent museum.
The Town of Trion is accepting sealed bids for a roofing project at a town-owned building located at 141 Echols Drive.
A Summerville woman was cited for public intoxication after police responded to reports of suspicious behavior near the intersection of Kirby Street and Bellah Avenue.
According to a citation issued by the Summerville Police Department, officers encountered Adrianna Nicole Jones, 30, of Summerville, at approximately 2:20 a.m. on July 14.
The citation states officers observed Jones in the area of Kirby Street and Bellah Avenue after reports that she had been looking into and through the windows of vehicles. A witness reportedly told police Jones was staggering and “didn’t appear normal.”
According to the officer’s narrative, Jones admitted she had consumed approximately half a bottle of wine. The report further states that officers detected the odor of an alcoholic beverage on her person and observed that she was unsteady on her feet.
Jones was issued a citation for Public Intoxication under Summerville City Ordinance 38-140. She is scheduled to appear in Summerville Municipal Court on Sept. 15 at 5:00 p.m.
As with all criminal charges and citations, the allegations contained in the citation are accusations, and the defendant is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in a court of law.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, July 15, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will continue to experience warm, humid weather with daily opportunities for afternoon and evening thunderstorms through at least early next week, according to the National Weather Service.
Residents have an opportunity today to receive a quick heart and vascular health screening as AdventHealth brings its AngioScreen mobile screening unit to Trion.
The AngioScreen bus will be at AdventHealth Medical Group, 160 Central Avenue in Trion, from 8 a.m. until 1 p.m. Staff will break for lunch from 11 a.m. until noon.
The screening costs $85 and is designed to help identify a person’s risk for heart disease and stroke. The non-invasive assessment takes about 10 minutes to complete and includes a carotid artery ultrasound for stroke screening, an electrocardiogram (EKG), Ankle-Brachial Index testing to evaluate circulation in the legs, and an abdominal aortic aneurysm screening.
Participants receive their results immediately following the screening.
No appointment is necessary, and walk-ins are welcome.
Payment may be made by cash, check, credit card, debit card, or Health Savings Account (HSA) and flexible spending account cards.
Outdoor enthusiasts will have an opportunity to learn more about the caves beneath northwest Georgia during a free presentation and guided caving trip hosted by The Outpost and the City of LaFayette Parks and Recreation.
The first program in The Outpost’s new outdoor-focused speaker series will be held Thursday, July 23, at 6 p.m. at the MARS Theatre in downtown LaFayette.
The presentation will feature Eric Crisp, a Walker County resident, professional geologist and experienced caver. Crisp will discuss cave geology, the relationship between rock, water and time, and the natural processes that have created the extensive cave systems found throughout the region.
Organizers say the program is designed to help participants better understand the geological features located beneath northwest Georgia and why the area’s network of caves is considered unique.
A free guided caving trip will follow on Saturday, July 25. The trip will also be led by Crisp and is open to both beginners and experienced cavers. Transportation will be provided.
Space for the caving trip is limited, and advance registration is required. Anyone interested in reserving a spot should call The Outpost at 706-639-1589.
The July 23 presentation at the MARS Theatre is free and open to the public.
With the first day of school just a few weeks away, Chattooga County Schools has made school supply lists available to help families prepare for the start of the 2026-2027 school year.
Downtown Summerville will host a full day of food, culture, entertainment and railroad activities Saturday, July 18, during a Multicultural Market and special train arrival celebration at the historic Summerville Depot.