Georgia Tax Collections Edge Up in November, But Storm-Related Fuel Tax Changes Cloud the Comparison

Georgia’s net tax collections in November totaled nearly $2.4 billion, an increase of $22.4 million (0.9%) compared to the same month in FY 2025, when the state collected about $2.38 billion. For the fiscal year to date, Georgia’s net tax revenues reached nearly $13.28 billion, up $262.7 million (2.0%) from roughly $13.02 billion collected through November 2024.

Read more

Christmas Candlelight Tours Return to LaFayette’s Historic Marsh House on Select December Nights

The Walker County Historical Society is inviting the community to step into a classic Northwest Georgia Christmas with the annual Marsh House Candlelight Tours, scheduled for December 13, 14, 20, and 21, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. each evening.

Read more

Leadership Chattooga Class of 2025 to Graduate Dec. 16 at Hurley Community Development Center

The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is celebrating the graduation of the Leadership Chattooga 2025 Adult Class with a catered luncheon on December 16th at the Hurley Community Development Center.

Read more

Redevelopment Effort Targets Job Growth at Former Lyerly Plant Site

A long-idle industrial facility in Lyerly is being transformed with hopes of bringing new jobs and renewed business activity to Chattooga County. A developer from North Carolina has taken over the property and is now working to update the site and position it for a new chapter as a multi-tenant industrial and warehousing location.

Read more

Arrest Report – Monday – December 8, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 8, 2025:

Read more

Summerville Christmas Parade Rolls Tonight After Rain Delay — Chilly Temps Expected

After being postponed last week due to rain, the 2025 Summerville Christmas Parade is set to roll this evening, Monday, December 8th, bringing holiday cheer back to downtown Summerville.

Read more

Summerville City Council Meets This Evening at City Hall

Summerville residents will have a chance to hear the latest on city projects and weigh in on local issues as the Summerville City Council meets this evening, Monday, December 8th, at Summerville City Hall. The city will hold a Question and Answer session at 4:30 p.m., followed by the regular called council meeting at 5:00 p.m.  The complete agenda for tonight’s meeting is below.

Read more

Chattooga Young Farmers Announce Holiday Party, Meet-and-Greet, and January Awards Banquet

Chattooga County Young Farmers have a busy slate of events coming up in December and January, including a Christmas party, a chance to meet Georgia’s Agriculture Commissioner, and the group’s annual awards banquet.

Read more

Plainville Man Arrested After Burglary Reported on Turkey Mountain Road in Armuchee

A Plainville man was arrested this past week following a reported burglary on Turkey Mountain Road in Armuchee.

Read more

AdventHealth Redmond to Celebrate “Topping Out” of New Cancer Pavilion in Rome

AdventHealth Redmond is inviting community members and media to a special milestone event marking progress on its new cancer facility in Northwest Georgia.

Read more