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August 14, 2026

Paint & Pop And Bat Hike Planned Saturday At Sloppy Floyd State Park

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James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Summerville has two special programs planned tomorrow, Saturday, August 15, offering visitors opportunities to enjoy the park during both the day and after dark.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Mailing Millions Of ‘Choose VA’ Postcards To Veterans Beginning Today

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Veterans who receive a “Choose VA” postcard in the mail over the next several weeks should not throw it away.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

North Georgia Cruisers Car Show Set For September 12 At Chattooga Ag Center

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Car, truck and motorcycle enthusiasts will have a chance to show off their rides while supporting local community programs when the North Georgia Cruisers hold their annual show in Chattooga County next month.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Mulch Available To Walker County Residents During Mulch Madness

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Walker County residents will have an opportunity to pick up free mulch next week as the county brings back its Mulch Madness event at the Walker County Landfill.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 13, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 13, 2026:

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat And Humidity Build Across Northwest Georgia As Storm Chances Continue

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Hot and humid weather will become the main concern across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia heading into the weekend, with afternoon heat index values climbing near or above 100 degrees and scattered thunderstorms remaining possible.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Grocery Giveaway Today At Central Avenue Baptist Church In Trion

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There’s Hope for the Hungry will be in Trion today, Thursday, August 13, providing free groceries to families and individuals in the community.

The food distribution will be held at Central Avenue Baptist Church from 10 a.m. until 1 p.m.

There is no identification required to receive groceries. However, recipients must be present at the distribution to receive the food.

The church’s free Clothes Closet will also be open today from 10 a.m. until 12:30 p.m., providing another resource for those in need.

Central Avenue Baptist Church is located at 14074 Highway 27 in Trion, behind Dixie Subs.

Organizers encourage anyone who could benefit from the assistance to stop by during the distribution hours.

Free Grocery Giveaway: 10 a.m.–1 p.m.
Free Clothes Closet: 10 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Location: Central Avenue Baptist Church, 14074 Highway 27, Trion
ID Required: No
Important: You must be present to receive groceries.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Local Scouts Invite Chattooga County Youth To Recruitment Night In Summerville

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Young people interested in outdoor adventure, learning new skills and making new friends will have an opportunity to discover what Scouting has to offer during a Scout Recruitment Night tonight in Summerville.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Milestones Results Show Bright Spot In Elementary Math, Challenges In Other Areas

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Georgia students outperform national average on ACT

New Georgia Milestones results are providing a look at how Chattooga County students performed in mathematics, science and social studies during the 2025-2026 school year, with the results showing both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Registration Opens For Berry College’s 2026 Mountain Day Weekend

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One of Northwest Georgia’s longest-running college traditions returns this fall as Berry College prepares to welcome generations of Vikings back to campus for Mountain Day Weekend, October 2-4, 2026.