In Chattooga County, the role of “grandparent” is increasingly becoming something much bigger than weekend visits and holiday gatherings. Current figures show that about 1 in every 70 people in Chattooga County is a grandparent who is caring for grandchildren, and the number of grandparents raising children has seen a 34% increase in recent years. The growing trend is reshaping family life across the county and creating new financial, social, and community needs.
A Lyerly woman arrested in Floyd County last week on meth and shoplifting-related charges is now facing an additional felony charge stemming from a separate incident in West Rome.
More than 700 runners, walkers, and volunteers gathered Thanksgiving morning for the second annual AdventHealth Rome Turkey Trot, turning a chilly holiday start into a celebration of community, movement, and gratitude. Participants followed a scenic riverside route before crossing the finish line inside AdventHealth Stadium, where they completed a victory lap around the bases to cap off the experience.
At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County that left one man dead. Authorities said no deputies were injured.
Farmers from across Northwest Georgia are invited to a reception and meet-and-greet with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper on Tuesday, December 16, 2025, from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. The event will be held at Happy Valley Farm, located at 490 Hutcheson Road in Rossville (30741).
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 3, 2025:
Drones are becoming one of the biggest contraband threats facing Georgia prisons—and Chattooga County has already seen how these drops can play out on the ground.
The City of Summerville is inviting families across Chattooga County to kick off the Christmas season with Christmas in the Park this Thursday, December 4th, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Dowdy Park in downtown Summerville.
Funeral services will be held today for Mr. DeForest “Brimp” Warren, recognized as Chattooga County’s final surviving World War II veteran. Warren, 101, of Summerville, died Saturday, November 29th, at his residence.
Just in time for the holiday season, the Georgia Grown program and the Farmers and Consumers Market Bulletin have released the 2025 Georgia Grown Christmas Tree Farm Map, highlighting nearly 100 Christmas tree farms across the state. The map is designed to help families find locally grown trees and keep holiday dollars closer to home.
