As the holiday season ramps up, cybersecurity experts are warning shoppers in Northwest Georgia and across the country to be cautious when using QR codes. While the codes have become a convenient part of everyday life—used for menus, payments, package tracking, and event check-ins—they are also becoming a growing target for scammers.
The Summerville Police Department responded to a reported dog attack on November 20, 2025, on Bittings Avenue. Around 7:05 a.m., officers were called to a home after a family’s dog, which was secured outside on a runner line, was attacked by a boxer–pit bull mix from a nearby residence.
The Center Post Community Center is inviting the public to its annual Christmas Market coming up tomorrow. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and promises a festive day of shopping, food, and holiday cheer.
Many Chattooga County residents are welcoming the appointment of Charlie Long as the new Animal Control Director, but several are also expressing concerns about recent decisions announced by Commissioner Andy Allen regarding shelter operations and public access to adoptable animals.
Black Friday has shifted dramatically over the years, and shoppers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing a very different holiday shopping season than they once did. What used to be a single, crowded day of doorbusters has evolved into a weeks-long event that blends online convenience with in-store deals stretching from October through December.
Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas used a Thanksgiving message to the community to announce that he will be running for the Georgia State Senate in District 53. In a video released Thursday, Thomas shared holiday greetings alongside family and friends before revealing that his time as mayor is nearing an end and that he is preparing for the next step in public service.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 27, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a cool, calm, and pleasant Thanksgiving, with clear to mostly clear skies settling over the region. After several unseasonably warm days this month, temperatures have dropped back to more seasonable levels—and today will feel like the official arrival of late fall. Afternoon highs will range from the upper 40s to near 60, with a noticeable chill in the air.
Former Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Blake Elsberry has announced his intention to run for the Georgia State Senate in the 53rd District, releasing a public statement outlining his decision and priorities. The announcement comes after Senator Colton Moore signaled interest in running for Congress, opening the door for a new candidate in the district.
Northwest Georgia is reacting to the announcement that U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene will resign her seat — but nothing will change until her resignation becomes official on January 5th, 2026. Greene revealed her decision in a ten-minute video, saying ongoing attacks and frustration with both parties led her to step away and not seek reelection in the primary.
