Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 5, 2026:
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected to develop again across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this afternoon, bringing the potential for gusty winds, heavy rainfall and localized flash flooding.
Dowdy Park will once again serve as a participating site for the annual Highway 27 Yard Sale beginning tomorrow.
The three-day event will run from Thursday, August 6, through Saturday, August 8, and is expected to bring bargain hunters and travelers through Summerville in search of antiques, collectibles, household goods and other secondhand treasures.
The Highway 27 Yard Sale began in Northwest Georgia in the late 1990s as an alternative route for travelers who became lost while attending another large yard sale. Since then, it has grown into a popular regional event that attracts visitors from well beyond its original route.
As part of this year’s sale, Summerville Main Street is sponsoring Yard Sale in the Park at Dowdy Park. Local residents can rent vendor space to sell unwanted items, handmade crafts and other merchandise during the event.
Vendor spaces are available for $5 per space, per day and must be reserved in advance through Summerville City Hall. Spaces will be assigned before setup.
Yard Sale in the Park will be open each day from 8 a.m. until 7 p.m. Food vendors will also be on-site offering refreshments.
Visitors are encouraged to explore downtown Summerville, where several local businesses will offer sidewalk sales and special promotions during the event.
Admission is free.
Families looking for outdoor adventure, leadership opportunities and hands-on learning are invited to attend a Scout Recruitment Night in Summerville next week.
Pack 38 and Troop 7 will host the event on Thursday, August 13, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Scout Hut, located at 220 Highway 100 in Summerville.
The recruitment night is open to girls and boys from kindergarten through age 16 and their families. No previous Scouting experience is required.
Young people attending the event will be able to participate in a variety of interactive activities, including first aid, orienteering, flag folding, fishing, fire building, knot tying, tent camping skills, animal track and leaf identification, and Leave No Trace outdoor principles. Cool treats will also be available.
Local Scout leaders and current Scouts will be on hand to answer questions and provide information about camping trips, service projects, outdoor activities and leadership development opportunities available through Scouting.
Organizers say the program gives young people an opportunity to learn practical skills, build confidence, make new friends and develop an appreciation for the outdoors.
There is no cost to attend the recruitment night. An annual membership fee applies to youth who decide to join.
More information is available at www.beascout.org.
Last week, the Trion Recreation Department announced an important update for dog park users: all previously issued access cards are now obsolete.
According to the department, troubleshooting issues with the park’s keypad system required a full reset, making the older keys unusable.
Anyone who has not received a new key within the past couple of weeks will need to stop by the Trion Recreation Department to obtain an updated one. Officials said the change was necessary to resolve the keypad malfunction and apologized for any inconvenience.
The Town of Trion officially opened the dog park earlier this year at the track field off Simmons Street. The fenced-in facility provides a dedicated area where residents can exercise, train and socialize their dogs.
The park, inspired by Brinley A. Corbin, includes green mesh perimeter fencing, landscaped planting beds and a shaded seating area for owners.
Town officials say the dog park continues to receive steady use and hope the updated key system will provide smooth and secure access moving forward.
The Trion Recreation Department is open during regular business hours for key replacement.
The 2026 high school football season is right around the corner, with the Chattooga Indians and Trion Bulldogs preparing for another full schedule of games across Northwest Georgia.
Consumer advocate Erin Brockovich is expanding efforts to investigate PFAS contamination in Northwest Georgia, with Chattooga County among six counties included in a new campaign offering water, soil, and dust testing for residents. The announcement comes as concerns continue to grow over the presence of PFAS—commonly known as “forever chemicals”—throughout the region.
As students in the Chattooga County and Trion City school systems return to the classroom this week, healthcare professionals are reminding families that a few simple steps can help children stay healthy and ready to learn throughout the school year.
The Chattooga County housing market remained active during July, with inventory continuing to provide buyers with more options while home values remained relatively stable.
AdventHealth Redmond is inviting the public to take advantage of a Community AngioScreen event on Wednesday, August 12, offering a quick, noninvasive screening designed to help identify risk factors for heart disease and stroke before symptoms appear.
The screening will be available from 7 a.m. until 3 p.m. at AdventHealth Redmond in Rome. The assessment takes about 10 minutes and provides immediate results. The AngioScreen includes a carotid artery ultrasound to check for plaque buildup, a five-lead EKG, ankle-brachial index testing to evaluate circulation, and an abdominal aortic aneurysm (AAA) screening.
Hospital officials recommend the screening for adults age 55 and older, as well as individuals with risk factors such as high blood pressure, high cholesterol, diabetes, obesity, a history of smoking, a family history of stroke or heart attack, or other cardiovascular conditions.
The complete screening costs $85 per person and is eligible for Health Savings Account (HSA) reimbursement. Cash, checks, credit cards, and HSA or flexible spending account cards will be accepted. Appointments are required and may be scheduled online or by calling 706-290-8008.