Chattooga County is in for an extended stretch of dry, sunny weather over the coming week, with comfortable afternoon temperatures and some of the chilliest overnight readings of the fall season. The National Weather Service says high pressure will dominate the weather pattern across Northwest Georgia, keeping rain chances extremely low through at least Thursday.
The Trion Lions Club is offering fresh pecans from the 2026 harvest, with proceeds supporting the club’s community service efforts.
The pecans are available at three locations in Chattooga County: Trion Drugs in Trion, Economy Pharmacy in Summerville, and Crossroads Pharmacy in Menlo.
This year’s selection includes 16-ounce packages of pecan halves for $14 and 16-ounce packages of pecan pieces, also priced at $14. Chocolate-covered pecans are available in 12-ounce packages for $11.
The annual pecan sale provides an opportunity for residents to purchase fresh pecans for holiday baking, homemade treats and gifts while supporting the Trion Lions Club’s charitable activities.
For more information about the pecan sale, contact Jan Morris at 706-346-7249.
West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church will host its annual Thanksgiving community outreach, “Adopt-A-Box,” on Saturday, November 21, providing Thanksgiving meals to local families in need.
The church is preparing to provide Thanksgiving dinners for 200 families, with each meal designed to feed a family of four.
Meals will be distributed beginning at 10 AM at the Tag Office in Summerville.
Organizers say the distribution will be conducted through a drive-by pickup system, allowing families to remain in their vehicles as they line up on West Washington Street, directly in front of the Tag Office.
The church is also accepting donations to help support the outreach. Contributions can be made through Venmo at @WBFTCH, by check payable to West Berryton Faith Temple Holiness Church, or in cash.
The annual outreach is aimed at supporting local families and spreading the spirit of giving during the Thanksgiving season.
The Summerville Depot will be a busy place today as the annual Community Art Show gets underway and the final Steam Into Summerville train of the 2026 season arrives in town.
The Summerville City Council will hold its regular monthly meeting Monday, November 9, at 5 PM at Summerville City Hall.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) has officially advised the City of Summerville that no additional cleanup, remediation or water testing is necessary following an October spill involving food-grade soybean oil from a trucking facility.
According to information released by the City of Summerville, the decision follows a month of daily water testing conducted both upstream and downstream from the spill site.
Laboratory analysis confirmed that the water samples produced results consistent with the initial reports identifying the spilled material as food-grade soybean oil.
Importantly, the laboratory testing also ruled out the release of raw sewage into the waterway, addressing concerns raised following the incident.
The Georgia EPD has now determined that no further remediation, follow-up monitoring or additional testing is required.
Summerville City Clerk Angie White shared the findings and thanked residents who initially reported concerns about the spill, as well as those who remained patient while city crews and state environmental personnel investigated the situation.
The city said the testing and monitoring were conducted to help ensure the health and safety of local waterways.
With the state agency’s review complete, the city considers the matter resolved, with no additional environmental response required.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, November 6, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will enjoy another relatively warm November afternoon today before a cold front brings a noticeable drop in temperatures over the weekend. Sunshine will return as the day progresses, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 70s. By Saturday, temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, and overnight lows will fall into the 30s in many locations over the next several nights.
Summerville Police and Chattooga County Animal Control have been involved in a major animal rescue operation at a home on Bellah Avenue, where authorities discovered approximately 100 dogs living in unsanitary conditions.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce and the Community Resource Center are inviting the public to participate in a special “Feed The Need” Lunch and Tour on Tuesday, November 10, in Summerville.
The event will take place from noon until 1 PM at the Community Resource Center, located at 50 Eleanor Avenue, Suite A.
Instead of a traditional admission fee, attendees are asked to bring a large box, bag or case of pantry items to help meet the needs of local children and families.
Organizers are particularly requesting foods that children can easily open and prepare themselves, along with items that provide good nutrition.
The center’s immediate needs include jelly, Kraft macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, peanut butter, snacks and pantry meals that children can prepare independently.
The event will also give participants an opportunity to tour the Community Resource Center and learn more about its work addressing food insecurity in Chattooga County.
Lunch will be provided, and the event is open to the public. Reservations are requested.
The Chamber encourages community members and businesses to participate by bringing food donations to help meet the growing need for assistance.
