Advance voting continues in Chattooga County for the November 3 general election, with more than 1,700 residents already casting ballots.
The Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office is experiencing network problems that are preventing employees from processing motor vehicle transactions and credit card payments.
Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton announced Wednesday that the office is dealing with technical difficulties and does not expect to be operating at full capacity until late Thursday morning, October 22.
According to Hampton, the network issues have temporarily halted all motor vehicle transactions and credit card processing. The office’s website also appears to be down.
Hampton said she will provide an update once the problems have been resolved and normal services can resume.
Residents planning to visit the Tax Commissioner’s Office are encouraged to call ahead to determine whether the services they need are available.
The office can be reached at 706-857-0703.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, October 21, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect an extended stretch of sunny skies and mild afternoon temperatures, but the continued lack of rainfall could lead to worsening drought conditions.
Eleven students from Summerville Middle School and Chattooga High School are on their way to Indianapolis, Indiana, to attend the 99th National FFA Convention and Expo.
The students will join thousands of FFA members from across the country for the annual event, which begins Wednesday, October 21, and continues through Saturday, October 24.
The National FFA Organization expects more than 70,000 students, agricultural educators, advisors and supporters to attend this year’s convention.
The four-day event will feature leadership workshops, educational sessions, agricultural career exhibits, competitions and opportunities for students to connect with fellow FFA members from across the United States.
Students will also have opportunities to explore more than 350 career paths in agriculture and related industries through the National FFA Expo.
The convention is one of the largest annual gatherings of agricultural education students in the country, providing opportunities to develop leadership skills, learn about agricultural careers and celebrate achievements in FFA programs.
The eleven students representing Summerville Middle School and Chattooga High School will have an opportunity to bring new experiences and ideas back to their local FFA chapters.
With Medicare’s annual open enrollment period underway, federal officials are warning senior citizens to be on the lookout for scams involving health insurance coverage.
The Father’s Heart Cafe is working to make Christmas a little brighter for children in Chattooga County with a community-wide Christmas toy drive.
The organization announced Monday that it has already delivered and placed five toy donation boxes at businesses throughout the county, giving residents several convenient locations to contribute gifts for children this holiday season.
Businesses participating in the effort include Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply, The Great Awakening Coffee Company, and local Dollar General stores.
Residents are encouraged to donate new, unwrapped toys suitable for children of all ages. Donations can be placed directly into the collection boxes at participating businesses.
The Father’s Heart Cafe is also inviting additional local businesses to participate in the Christmas toy drive by hosting donation boxes at their locations. Business owners interested in helping can contact the organization for more information.
Organizers say the goal is to bring the community together to help make Christmas special for local children who might otherwise go without gifts.
The Father’s Heart Cafe expressed appreciation to the businesses already participating and to residents who are helping support the effort.
The annual Summerville Steam Special Chili and Brunswick Stew Cook-Off is coming to the historic Summerville Depot this Saturday, October 24, bringing a day of food, friendly competition, entertainment and railroad history.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 20, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can look forward to an extended stretch of sunny skies, comfortable afternoon temperatures, and cool nights as dry fall weather continues through the upcoming weekend. Forecasters with the National Weather Service say there is little chance of rainfall over the next several days.