Residents across Chattooga County can expect several more days of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures before a strong cold front brings a significant change in the weather this weekend.
Local veterans are invited to enjoy coffee, pastries and fellowship today, Tuesday, October 13, during the monthly Veterans Coffee & Company gathering at the Chattooga County Library in Summerville.
The event takes place from 10 AM until 11 AM at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Hosted by the Chattooga County Library and Transitions Hospice Care, the gathering provides veterans with an opportunity to connect with fellow service members, share stories and enjoy camaraderie in a welcoming environment.
Veterans Coffee & Company is held on the second Tuesday of each month. Organizers encourage veterans throughout Chattooga County and surrounding communities to attend.
The event includes complimentary coffee and pastries.
For more information, contact Irene at Transitions Hospice Care at 678-386-5364 or Shelly at the library at 706-857-2553.
Residents of Chattooga County will have an opportunity next month to provide input on programs and services for older adults throughout Northwest Georgia.
Small-business owners in Chattooga County who need financing for equipment, inventory or operating expenses may be eligible for assistance through a nonprofit lender serving Northwest Georgia.
Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as prices continue to decline, although the cost of filling up remains significantly higher than a year ago.
A state fish hatchery in Chattooga County is playing an important role in bringing back a species of fish that disappeared from Northwest Georgia’s rivers more than half a century ago.
The smell of homemade chili and Brunswick stew will fill downtown Summerville later this month as the annual Summerville Steam Special Chili & Brunswick Stew Cook-Off returns with cash prizes, friendly competition and plenty of hometown fun.
Students interested in showing dairy cattle through the FFA program will have an opportunity to learn more about joining the Chattooga County Dairy Show Team this week.
The award-winning team is hosting a Dairy Showing Interest Meeting on Thursday, October 15, at 6 p.m. in the agriculture classroom at Summerville Middle School.
The meeting is intended for students interested in showing a dairy heifer as part of the FFA program.
Organizers say attendance at Thursday’s meeting is mandatory for students who want to sign up for dairy showing. Students must also be members of either the Summerville Middle School FFA or Chattooga High School FFA to participate.
The Chattooga County Dairy Show Team provides students with opportunities to gain hands-on experience working with livestock while developing responsibility, agricultural knowledge and animal-showing skills.
Those attending the meeting should pull to the left of the Summerville Middle School parking lot and follow the gravel driveway to the back of the school to reach the agriculture classroom.
For additional information, contact Ms. Carmon at bcarmon@chattooga.k12.ga.us.
Families in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to enjoy breakfast with Santa Claus this holiday season while supporting local 4-H programs.
The annual Breakfast With Santa event is scheduled for Saturday, December 5, 2026, from 9 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.
Tickets are $10 per person, and all proceeds will benefit Chattooga County 4-H. Breakfast will be served by Santa’s helpers, and children will have an opportunity to visit with Santa.
Organizers say seating is limited to 200 people, and advance tickets are required for both adults and children. No tickets will be sold at the door.
Tickets are available at the Chattooga County 4-H Office and the Farm Bureau office.
Photographs taken during the event will be posted publicly on Facebook for families to access.
The event is presented in connection with Chattooga County 4-H, the University of Georgia Extension and Georgia Farm Bureau.
For additional information, call 706-857-0744.
A 29-year-old woman was arrested by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office following a traffic stop on Highway 27 after a deputy discovered several violations involving her driver’s license, vehicle registration and insurance.