A late-December warmup is taking hold across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today (Tuesday, December 23, 2025) as clouds gradually thin and temperatures climb into the upper 60s — with a few spots flirting with 70 degrees by afternoon.
A beloved Christmas tradition returns tonight, Tuesday, December 23, as Alpine Community Church in Menlo opens its annual live nativity—an event that draws families from across Chattooga County and even visitors from Alabama and beyond.
Families in Chattooga County will have a fun, kid-friendly way to ring in the New Year early as the Trion Public Library hosts a “Noon Year’s Eve Party” on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, beginning at 11:30 a.m.
Two women were arrested following an alleged shoplifting incident and reported threats at the Walmart on Highway 27 in Chattooga County, according to an incident report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Blood Assurance says recent trauma cases have quickly tightened local blood supplies, prompting an urgent call for donors—especially those with O positive and other rare blood types—to help area hospitals meet lifesaving needs.
Still looking for a Christmas gift for the history lover in your family? The Chattooga County Historical Society says a few remaining copies of Robert Baker’s “History of Chattooga County” are available as a last-minute option for local history buffs.
The book chronicles Chattooga County’s early days and follows the story of the community through much of the 1900s, making it a popular pick for longtime residents, genealogy researchers, and anyone interested in Northwest Georgia’s past.
The Historical Society says the remaining copies will be sold at Sweet Beaux for $70, while supplies last.
U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene has announced she is resigning from Congress, ending her tenure representing Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia in the U.S. House.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 22, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are enjoying a warm and dry start to the week as partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures settle in, according to the latest forecast. Monday is shaping up to be the coolest day of the week, with afternoon highs reaching the mid to upper 50s locally, before temperatures trend sharply upward.
An 82-year-old Lyerly woman has reported suspected financial card fraud after her bank advised her to file a report with the Summerville Police Department, highlighting a growing problem that law enforcement and consumer advocates say can strike anyone — but often targets seniors.