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November 11, 2026

Veterans Day Parade And Luncheon Set For Today In Summerville

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Today is Veterans Day, and the City of Summerville will honor the men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces with its annual Veterans Day Parade, followed by a special gathering and meal for local veterans and their families.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Democrats To Celebrate Volunteers And Elect Officers At Final Meeting Of 2026

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The Chattooga County Democratic Party will hold its final meeting of 2026 on Tuesday, November 17, with a celebration of local volunteers and the election of party officers for the next two years.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Attorney General Calls On Convenience Stores To Remove Kratom Products From Shelves

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Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr is calling on convenience stores throughout the state, including those in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, to immediately remove dangerous kratom products from their shelves, warning that some of the substances are being marketed to children and teenagers.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Town Council To Set 2026 Property Tax Rate At Thursday Meeting

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The Trion Town Council will meet Thursday, November 12, with the town’s 2026 property tax millage rate among the major items on the agenda.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia’s Political Shift Will Bring Changes For Chattooga County Lawmakers

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Georgia’s political landscape is undergoing one of its biggest changes in more than two decades following last week’s general election, with Democrats winning the governor’s office and control of the Georgia House of Representatives while Republicans retain a narrow majority in the State Senate.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Woman Charged With Public Intoxication Following Incident On Steven Street

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A 49-year-old Summerville woman was arrested Friday, November 6, after a Summerville police officer observed her walking along Steven Street while allegedly intoxicated.

According to a report from the Summerville Police Department, Nancy Elizabeth Wooten was observed walking on Steven Street toward Fourth Street.

The officer reported making contact with Wooten and noticing that her speech was slurred, her responses were unclear and she appeared unsteady on her feet while walking and standing.

The officer also reported detecting the odor of an alcoholic beverage coming from Wooten’s breath and person.

Based on those observations, Wooten was placed under arrest and charged with public intoxication under Summerville City Ordinance 35-140.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Former Rome Broadcaster Named Georgia DOT Communications Specialist For Northwest Georgia

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The Georgia Department of Transportation has named longtime Rome broadcaster Clarke Johnson as its new District 6 Communications Specialist, a position responsible for keeping Northwest Georgia residents informed about highway construction, road closures, traffic disruptions and transportation safety.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries Announces $100,000 Matching Donation Campaign

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Northwest Georgia Hunger Ministries is offering donors an opportunity to double the impact of their contributions through a $100,000 matching donation campaign that runs through December 31.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County District Spelling Bee Set For Thursday At Lyerly Elementary

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Students from across the Chattooga County School District will compete in the annual District Spelling Bee Thursday evening, November 12, at Lyerly Elementary School.

The competition will begin at 6 PM and is scheduled to continue until 7 PM.

Students from Leroy Massey Elementary School, Lyerly Elementary School, Menlo Elementary School and Summerville Middle School will participate in the districtwide competition, putting their spelling skills and vocabulary knowledge to the test.

The spelling bee gives students an opportunity to represent their schools while competing against other students from throughout the district. Participants will be challenged to spell words correctly as the competition progresses, with the event recognizing students for their spelling abilities and academic achievement.

The District Spelling Bee will be held at Lyerly Elementary School, located at 150 Oak Hill Road in Lyerly, beginning at 6 PM Thursday.

November 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Indians Basketball Season Tips Off Thursday With Scrimmage At Ringgold

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The Chattooga Indians and Lady Indians are preparing to begin the 2026–2027 high school basketball season, with their first action scheduled for Thursday, November 12, when both varsity teams travel to Ringgold for preseason scrimmage games.