Chattooga County Schools celebrated its newest REACH Georgia Scholars during a signing ceremony held Thursday, November 20th, in the Chattooga County Board Room. With support from Atrium Floyd Health, three eighth-grade students officially committed to the 2025–2026 REACH Scholars cohort.
A new email scam promising a free Thanksgiving meal from Costco is circulating nationwide, and officials warn that Chattooga County residents should be on alert. The message, which appears to come from Costco, offers an “exclusive gourmet Thanksgiving turkey dinner” in exchange for completing a short survey.
U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, leaving Georgia’s 14th Congressional District without representation and triggering a required special election.
Mostly cloudy skies settled over Chattooga County this morning with temperatures around 65 degrees, and today’s weather will continue to feel unusually warm for late November. A few passing showers are possible, mainly during the morning hours, but most of the day will remain dry with clouds lingering and highs climbing into the mid-70s. Tonight will stay mild, with temperatures dipping only into the low 50s.
On Friday, U.S. Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene announced that she will resign from Congress effective January 5, 2026, a move that immediately reshapes the political landscape of Georgia’s 14th Congressional District. The announcement, released in a video message, sets up an unexpected vacancy that Governor Brian Kemp will be required to fill by calling a special election.
The Girl Scouts of Greater Atlanta have announced that Camp Misty Mountain in Armuchee will close, ending more than five decades of operation at the iconic Floyd County site. The decision comes after a multi-year review conducted by a task force that included board members, volunteers, staff, and current Girl Scout members. The task force evaluated the council’s camp properties, usage patterns, long-term financial sustainability, and the needs of future programming.
The Chattooga County FFA is teaming up with several local partners to help support families this holiday season. The organization announced it will distribute 100 Community Commodity Boxes filled with fresh foods and pantry staples to families in need across Chattooga County.
The Center Post Community Center is inviting the public to its annual Christmas Market coming up on Saturday, November 29th. The event will run from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. and promises a festive day of shopping, food, and holiday cheer.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, November 20, 2025:
The City of Summerville has announced a Special Called Meeting scheduled for today, November 20th, beginning at 5:30 p.m.
