Teachers and students across Georgia are being encouraged to spotlight the state’s wildlife through creativity by entering the 36th annual Give Wildlife a Chance Poster Contest, open to grades K-5.
With Christmas and New Year’s travel picking up, the Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) is issuing travel alerts and safety reminders for motorists across the state. Georgia DOT says it will temporarily suspend lane closures on interstates, major state routes, and roadways near key shopping areas, malls, and retail districts to reduce congestion during peak travel times.
A man from Northwest Georgia is behind bars after investigators say he made violent threats toward United States Postal Service employees.
The Summerville Police Department is warning residents about a scam targeting families with urgent claims that a loved one is in jail and needs immediate bond money.
Chattooga County Schools are celebrating a major achievement in science education as Erin Smith of Leroy Massey Elementary School and Melissa Rowe of Chattooga High School have been named Georgia Science Teachers Association (GSTA) Science Teachers of the Year at the elementary and high school levels.
With Christmas just days away, shipping carriers are reminding customers that key deadlines are approaching to ensure packages arrive by Christmas Day 2025. Shoppers across northwest Georgia are encouraged to ship early and double-check carrier-specific cutoffs to avoid last-minute surprises.
The City of Summerville will hold a special called meeting this evening (Monday, Dec. 15, 2025) at 5:30 p.m. at Summerville City Hall to consider several agenda items, including a year-end budget ordinance, recreation upgrades, and property matters tied to a local family donation.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of December, 2025:
Georgia Northwestern Technical College President Heidi Popham has been elected to serve on the board of trustees for the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), the accrediting body for degree-granting higher education institutions across the southern states.
Recent Accidents on Penn Bridge Road are prompting changes
A winding section of Penn Bridge Road near the Chattooga River will soon see a lower speed limit as officials take action to address ongoing safety concerns. According to Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen, the change comes after repeated vehicle accidents and hazardous driving conditions in the area.