Pre-K Enrollment Opens Today for Chattooga County Schools 2026–2027 Year

Families in Lyerly, Menlo, and Summerville can begin enrolling for Chattooga County Schools Pre-K for the 2026–2027 school year starting today, Thursday, February 5, 2026.

Parents and guardians can register online by scanning the QR code on the district flyer, or by visiting the Chattooga County Schools website and selecting the Enrollment Center. School officials remind families to use the Pre-K enrollment link and not the K–12 registration option.

For those who prefer to enroll in person, registration will be held at the Chattooga County Enrollment Center on Thursday, Feb. 5 and Friday, Feb. 6, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m., located at 302 Maple Drive in Summerville. Families who cannot attend during those hours can call 706-857-3490 to schedule an appointment.

To be eligible, children must be 4 years old on or before September 1, 2026. Required documents include a certified birth certificate, proof of Georgia residency, a photo ID for the parent or guardian, the child’s Social Security card, insurance information or other proof of coverage, and required health and immunization forms.

For more information, families can contact the Pre-K office at 706-857-3490.

Thunderbirds Return to Rome as Wings Over North Georgia Air Show Nears

The countdown is on for one of Northwest Georgia’s biggest spring events, as the 2026 Wings Over North Georgia Air Show is now just two months away. The show is scheduled for Friday, April 3, and Saturday, April 4, at Rome’s Richard B. Russell Regional Airport, and will feature the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds as the headlining act.

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New Echota to Host Super Museum Sunday with Free Admission and Cherokee Demonstrations

New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic Site will take part in Super Museum Sunday on Sunday, February 8, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., offering free admission all day and a full slate of historical demonstrations for visitors in Northwest Georgia.

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – February 4, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 4, 2026:

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Cold Front Brings an End to Today’s Rain, Followed by a Sharp Chill Thursday Morning

Light rain and low clouds will remain widespread across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through much of today, keeping temperatures on the mild side for early February.

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Habitat for Humanity to Host Orientation Meeting for Prospective Homeowners in Chattooga County

  • February 4 at 10:00 a.m. — Community Resource Center of Chattooga, 50 Eleanor Ave., Summerville

Habitat for Humanity is inviting residents to learn more about the opportunity to become a homeowner through an upcoming Habitat for Humanity Orientation Meeting focused on families in Chattooga County. The meeting will explain how eligible families can receive a brand-new home through sweat equity and a very low mortgage payment.

Organizers say the program is designed for first-time homeowners who have lived in Chattooga County for at least one year, have sustainable income, and are willing to contribute sweat equity by helping build their home and others in the community. The orientation is open to renters and families who are interested in owning a safe, affordable home and want to learn more about the application process and requirements.

Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley serves Floyd, Chattooga, and Polk Counties in Northwest Georgia, working to expand access to safe, decent, and affordable housing across the region. Community members who think they may qualify are encouraged to attend and find out more information.

 

Trion City Schools Seeking Social Worker to Support Student Mental Health and Family Engagement

Trion City Schools is accepting applications for a School Social Worker to support student mental health, attendance, safety, and family engagement across the district. School officials say the position plays a critical role in providing counseling services, coordinating support plans, and connecting students and families with community resources.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – February 3, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 3, 2026:

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Warm Tuesday Gives Way to Rain, Then a Cold Snap in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will enjoy unseasonably warm temperatures today ahead of an approaching cold front that will bring widespread light rain to the region later this evening through Wednesday.

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Chattooga Public Library Announces 2026 Royal Ball Dates, Tickets On Sale February 3

The Chattooga Public Library has announced its annual Royal Ball, set for March 14th, 20th, and 21st, 2026, with festivities beginning at 5:30 PM each evening. Families are invited to “join the princesses” for food, fun, and dancing.

Tickets go on sale February 3rd during library hours and cost $10, with each ticket admitting one child and one adult. For more information, contact the library at 706-857-2553—and organizers note that no tickets will be sold or reserved by phone.