Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing an early taste of spring as temperatures climb well above normal for early February. Forecasters say highs will run 10 to 15 degrees above average for the next few days before gradually cooling back toward seasonal levels later this week.
Blake Elsberry, a candidate for Georgia State Senate District 53 and former Chattooga County Sole Commissioner, has released a public response addressing questions surrounding his past involvement with Zentell Communications.
The Georgia Chamber Foundation has released its 2026 Economic Competitiveness Redbook, offering a detailed snapshot of economic conditions, trends, and benchmarks across the state — including county-level research findings for Chattooga County.
Today, Monday, February 9, 2026, is the last day to register to vote for the March 10th Special Election for the U.S. House of Representatives, District 14.
Chattooga County residents are invited to come out and support local student livestock projects during The Chattooga County Dairy Heifer Show, set for Saturday, February 14, 2026, at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.
Organizers say the event is open to the public and is aimed at showcasing and encouraging the county’s dairy exhibitors. Concessions will be available, and cow patty bingo squares will be sold during the event. Cow patty bingo begins at 12 p.m., and the winner will receive $150.
The Chattooga County Agricultural Center is located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is warning area residents as reports increase of scams involving fake jail bond payments and ankle monitor fees across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.
Youth softball teams from across Northwest Georgia will take the field in Trion this spring for the Rumble on the River Girls Rec Softball Tournament, scheduled for April 25, 2026, at the Trion Recreation Center.
A Fire Danger Statement is in effect for Chattooga County and all of north and central Georgia on Sunday, as extremely dry air and low relative humidity create elevated wildfire concerns. Officials urge residents to use extreme caution with any outdoor burning through the evening hours.
The Summerville City Council will hold its regular called meeting on Monday, February 9, 2026, at 5:00 p.m., but this month’s session will not be held at Summerville City Hall where meetings are normally conducted. Instead, the meeting will take place at the Summerville Recreation Center on Highway 100.
Walker County Commissioners were told Thursday that a recent walkthrough and structural review of the Walker County Courthouse revealed multiple environmental hazards inside the aging facility.
