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July 10, 2026

Showers and Storms Increase This Afternoon as Wet Weekend Takes Shape Across Northwest Georgia

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After another hot summer morning, weather conditions across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia are expected to become increasingly active this afternoon as a series of disturbances brings a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend and into early next week.

July 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Chances Increase Today Ahead of Wet Weekend

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A more unsettled weather pattern begins building across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today, bringing a better chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Weather Continues Before Storm Chances Increase This Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia can expect another stretch of typical July weather today, with plenty of sunshine, afternoon heat, and only a slight chance of a few pop-up showers or thunderstorms late in the day.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High School Announces Orientation, Locker And Parking Purchase Dates

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Trion High School has announced important back-to-school dates for students and families.

Freshman and new student orientation will be held Wednesday, July 29, from 6 p.m. until 8 p.m. Students and parents should meet at the high school gym. New students and freshmen will also be able to purchase lockers during orientation.

Locker and parking purchases for returning students will be held Friday, July 24, at the back entrance of Trion High School. Seniors may purchase from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., juniors from 9:30 until 11 a.m., sophomores from 11 a.m. until noon, and freshmen from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m.

Students must wait until their assigned time slot to make purchases.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – July 7, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 7, 2026:

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Week Ahead with Daily Afternoon Storm Chances Increasing by the Weekend

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Summer weather will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today with mostly sunny skies and a high near 90 degrees. After a dry start, a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms develops after 2 p.m. Light winds will become westerly around 5 miles per hour during the afternoon before calming again tonight. Any storms that develop should diminish by early evening, with overnight lows falling to around 71.

July 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Scattered Afternoon Storms Remain In The Forecast This Week For Chattooga County

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Hot summer weather will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this week, with temperatures climbing into the lower 90s each afternoon and the daily chance of scattered thunderstorms remaining in the forecast.

July 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Health Inspection Scores Released For Late June

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released food service inspection scores for the last half of June 2026, with several local establishments receiving perfect scores.

Perfect scores of 100 were reported for Dirt Pour Coffee & Smoothie Bar, Menlo Restaurant, Jim’s Restaurant, Hwy 27 Nutrition, Rosita’s and Amaze and Graze.

Other recent scores included McDonald’s in Summerville with a 91, Hays CI in Trion with a 91, El Pueblito Mexican Grill with an 87 and Hays Staff Dining with an 82.

The inspections were conducted between June 16 and June 30.

Anyone with concerns about a food service establishment or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County may file a complaint by calling the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.

July 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Housing Market Shows Stable Activity Heading Into Summer

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The Chattooga County housing market remained relatively stable as the summer selling season continued, with buyers benefiting from a healthy inventory of homes and sellers still receiving offers close to their asking prices.

July 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Afternoon Storms and Summer Heat Continue Across Chattooga County This Week

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another hot and humid day today, with scattered afternoon and evening thunderstorms expected to develop.