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October 4, 2026

Rainy Sunday Ahead Before Drier, More Fall-Like Weather Arrives

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A wet and cloudy Sunday is in store for Chattooga County before a cold front brings several days of drier and more fall-like weather to Northwest Georgia.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses On Protecting Georgians From Online Threats

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Georgia emergency management officials are encouraging residents, businesses and government agencies to take simple steps to protect themselves from increasingly common online threats.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival Returns To Dowdy Park October 10

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Chivalry, costumes, entertainment and a little bit of medieval fun will return to Summerville next Saturday with the 2026 Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival.

The festival will be held Saturday, October 10, from 11 AM until 5 PM at Dowdy Park and is being presented by the City of Summerville.

Organizers describe the event as offering “chivalry, romance, and a rollicking good time,” with activities designed for visitors of all ages.

The festival will feature live entertainment, shopping, art, games and food, along with characters and costumes that bring a Renaissance atmosphere to downtown Summerville. Admission to the festival is free, and visitors are encouraged to come dressed in character if they would like to take part in the fun.

Another attraction during the day will be the arrival of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum steam engine. The train’s visit will include activity at the Summerville Turntable at 1 PM, adding another attraction for visitors attending the festival.

The annual event is centered around the Summerville Depot and Dowdy Park area and combines the city’s railroad heritage with a day of Renaissance-themed activities.

The 2026 Summerville Mini Renaissance Festival gets underway at 11 AM Saturday, October 10, and continues until 5 PM.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Reports Being Punched By Unknown Man At Summerville Home

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Summerville Police are investigating after a woman reported that an unknown man struck her in the face after she opened the back door of her home.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Woman Indicted Following 2025 Domestic Incident Involving Knife

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A Summerville woman has been indicted by a Chattooga County Grand Jury on several charges stemming from a domestic incident reported last November at a residence on Sloppy Floyd Lake Road.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nominations Open For Georgia’s 2027 Small Business ROCK STARS

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The Georgia Department of Economic Development is looking for outstanding small businesses, including those in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia, for statewide recognition.

October 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Big Weekend For Chattooga Football As Varsity Wins And Middle School Advances To Championship

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It was a big weekend for Chattooga football, with both the varsity Indians and Chattooga Middle School picking up important victories.

On Friday night, the Chattooga Indians earned their first win of the season, defeating Gordon Central 38-22 in front of the Homecoming crowd at the Little Big Horn.

The 38 points were a season high for Chattooga, which improved to 1-5 overall and 1-1 in Region 7-AA.

Chattooga will have an open date this coming Friday before returning to action October 16, when the Indians host Dade County in another region matchup.

Then on Saturday, Chattooga Middle School punched its ticket to the championship game with a dominant semifinal victory over Darlington.

The middle school Indians defeated Darlington 52-8, winning by 44 points to advance to the title game.

Chattooga now knows its championship opponent after Model defeated Pepperell in the other semifinal.

Chattooga Middle School will face Model for the championship Thursday, October 8, at 5 PM.

The back-to-back victories made for a strong weekend for Chattooga football, with the varsity Indians breaking into the win column and the middle school team earning an opportunity to bring home a championship.

October 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – October 3, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, October 3, 2026:

October 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Indians Pick Up First Win With 38-22 Homecoming Victory

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The Chattooga Indians broke into the win column in a big way Friday night, defeating Gordon Central 38-22 in front of the Homecoming crowd at the Little Big Horn.

The victory was the first of the season for Head Coach Roone Gable and the Indians, who entered Friday night’s Region 7-AA contest with an 0-5 record. Gordon Central also came into the game looking for its first victory of the year.

Chattooga’s offense had its biggest night of the season, putting 38 points on the scoreboard. Before Friday night, the Indians’ season high was 17 points in a 27-17 loss at Ridgeland. Chattooga had scored 14 against LaFayette, seven against Model, seven against Coosa and was shut out 23-0 by Gordon Lee last week.

The win also came on Homecoming night at Chattooga High School, capping a week of activities that included Wednesday night’s Red & Black Bash. Students, alumni and supporters gathered Friday night at the Little Big Horn for the Homecoming celebration and the Indians’ region matchup with Gordon Central.

The 2026 Homecoming Court was recognized during the evening.

Daysa Connie Martin was crowned the 2026 Homecoming Queen.

Claira Moseley was named First Runner-Up, while Carlee Alissa Childers was named Second Runner-Up.

Class princesses were also recognized. Addison Deberry was named Junior Princess, Emma Kate Veatch was named Sophomore Princess, and Layla Monet Albert was named Freshman Princess.

Trion had the week off Friday night. The Bulldogs are 5-1 following last week’s 48-21 road victory over Northview. Trion returns to action next Friday, October 9, traveling to Greenville to take on the Patriots at 7:30 PM.

Chattooga will have next Friday off before returning to the Little Big Horn on Friday, October 16, when the Indians host Dade County at 7:30 PM.

October 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rain And Storms Increase Saturday, Wet Sunday Ahead For Chattooga County

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Rain chances will increase across Chattooga County Saturday as a frontal system moves into northwest Georgia, bringing scattered thunderstorms before more widespread rainfall arrives Sunday.

Chattooga Middle School football players celebrate following Saturday’s 52-8 semifinal victory over Darlington. The Indians advance to the championship game and will face Model Thursday, October 8, at 5 PM.