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.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton says local drivers are already asking about Georgia’s new specialty license plates and changes tied to temporary tags heading into 2026 — and she wants residents to know how the process will work locally.
Last Friday, December 19, marked the 17th anniversary of the unsolved murder of Michael Mullens, a father and local business owner who was shot and killed outside his machine shop in Flintstone, Georgia.
The City of Summerville Fire Department has announced a planned fire hydrant flushing operation set for Monday, December 22, 2025, running from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The work will focus on southeast Summerville, including the Highway 27 area, Lake Wanda Reita Road, and the Washington Avenue area.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, December 21, 2025: