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.
Vendor registration is now underway for the 2026 Sum Nelly Festival, one of Summerville’s longest-running community traditions.
The festival will be held on Saturday, October 3, beginning at 9 a.m. at Dowdy Park. Organizers are accepting applications through September 30 for a variety of vendor categories.
Food vendors can register for $75, while specialty treats, drinks, and snack vendors—including baked goods, jellies, jams, popcorn, ice cream, specialty beverages, lemonade, and shaved ice—can register for $60.
Arts and crafts vendors may register for $50. This category includes handmade or original products such as jewelry, woodworking, pottery, ceramics, photography, soaps, candles, quilts, leather goods, metal or glass art, custom home décor, and seasonal crafts.
The Sum Nelly Festival has been a beloved Summerville tradition for more than 50 years, drawing residents and visitors for a day of food, shopping, entertainment, and community activities.
Vendor applications are available online at www.summervillerec.org.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 4, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect another stretch of typical summer weather this week, with warm afternoons and scattered showers and thunderstorms developing each day.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is clarifying the county’s newly adopted 180-day moratorium on tiny home developments and container homes following questions from residents.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has released its 2026 Wildlife Management Area dove field forecast to help hunters prepare for the upcoming season.
The forecast was compiled following months of preparation by Game Management staff and provides information about field conditions at participating WMAs across Georgia. DNR officials emphasize that the ratings describe only the condition of each field and are not predictions of dove numbers or hunting success.
Hunters can use the forecast to review familiar hunting areas or consider visiting a new location this season.
Many WMA dove fields are available only through quota hunts. Hunters interested in those locations must submit their applications through GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com by August 15.
The complete forecast and additional dove-hunting information are available through the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division.
View the 2026 WMA Dove Field Forecast here https://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/dove
Nearly six months after a deadly stabbing inside Hays State Prison, a Chattooga County grand jury has indicted two inmates on murder charges in connection with the killing.
Military veterans from across Chattooga County are invited to attend the monthly Veteran’s Coffee & Company gathering on Tuesday, August 11, from 10 a.m. until 11 a.m. at the Chattooga Public Library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
The event is hosted by Transitions Hospice Care in partnership with the Chattooga Public Library and provides veterans with an opportunity to enjoy coffee, pastries, camaraderie and conversation in a welcoming environment. Organizers say the monthly gathering gives veterans a place to share stories, connect with fellow service members and build friendships within the community.
Veteran’s Coffee & Company is held on the second Tuesday of each month, and all veterans are welcome to attend.
With high school fall sports, marching band and other outdoor activities getting underway, the American Red Cross of Georgia is reminding coaches, parents and students to take extra precautions as late-summer heat continues across the state.
The Red Cross recommends scheduling practices during the cooler morning or evening hours, gradually increasing workout intensity as students adjust to the heat, and making sure participants drink water every 20 minutes—even if they don’t feel thirsty. Frequent rest breaks in the shade, lightweight clothing and reducing heavy protective equipment when possible can also help lower the risk of heat-related illness.
Coaches and parents are also encouraged to learn CPR, know how to use an AED, and recognize the warning signs of heat exhaustion and heat stroke. Students should stop exercising immediately and seek help if they experience dizziness, confusion, nausea, weakness or muscle cramps. Heat stroke is a life-threatening emergency that requires immediate medical attention.
The American Red Cross says taking simple precautions can help keep athletes, band members and other students safe while enjoying outdoor activities during Georgia’s hottest weeks of the year.