Northwest Georgia Farmers Invited to Meet and Greet with Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper

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).

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – December 3, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 3, 2025:

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Drone Contraband Threat Growing in Georgia Prisons; Hays Prison Incident Earlier This Year Shows Local Impact

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.

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Summerville Christmas in the Park Returns Thursday Night

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.

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Funeral Services Held Today for Chattooga County’s Last World War II Veteran

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.

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Georgia Grown Releases Christmas Tree Farm Map

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.

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Nearly 300 GNTC Students to Graduate Thursday at Fall Commencement

Nearly 300 students from across Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s nine-county service area will be honored this week during GNTC’s 2025 Fall Commencement Ceremony. Graduation will be held Thursday, December 4th, at the Dalton Convention Center, with the ceremony beginning at 6 p.m.

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Pilgrim’s Breaks Ground on $400 Million Walker County Plant, 630+ Jobs Planned

Pilgrim’s, one of the world’s leading food companies, has officially broken ground on a new prepared foods facility in Walker County, a major project that leaders say will bring long-term impact to Northwest Georgia. The $400 million investment, first announced in July, is expected to create more than 630 new jobs once the plant is fully operational.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – December 2, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 2, 2025:

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Heavy Rain Today in Chattooga County, More Wet Weather Returns Late Week

Rain will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through this afternoon, with periods of heavy rainfall possible—especially overnight as a system moves through the region. Most areas are expected to pick up about 1 to 2 inches of rain, which could lead to ponding on roads and poor drainage—especially where leaves are clogging storm drains.

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