An annual outdoor burning ban is now in effect across Chattooga County and much of north and central Georgia.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, May 5, 2026:
After a quiet start to the week, weather conditions are beginning to change across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, May 4, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will see a stretch of warm, quiet weather to start the week, but conditions are expected to change by midweek as a storm system moves into the region.
All God’s Children Homeschool Group is hosting a preorder lunch fundraiser for the Summerville and Trion communities.
Organizers will deliver premade lunches on Wednesday, May 6 at 12 PM. Each $5 meal includes a hotdog, chips, a cookie, and a bottle of water, with the option to add an extra hotdog for $1.
The group is encouraging local businesses and residents to participate, with delivery available to make it convenient for workplaces and organizations.
All orders must be placed by Monday, May 4 to allow time for preparation.
Payment can be made through Venmo, Cash App, or cash at delivery. Proceeds from the fundraiser will go toward supporting the homeschool group and its activities.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to a noticeably cooler start to the week, with temperatures running 5 to 10 degrees below normal for early May.
The 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest is set to return to Trion on Saturday, June 13, bringing a full day of outdoor fun, live music, and family-friendly activities to Northwest Georgia.
The event will begin at 10 AM at the Trion Recreation Department and is open to the public.
Organizers say this year’s festival will feature vendors, festival food, outdoor life demonstrations, and educational talks focused on the Chattooga River and surrounding environment. Attendees can also enjoy live local music throughout the day, with The Band Chickamauga scheduled to headline at 4 PM.
Family activities will include a free KidZone with access to the splash pad, as well as a cornhole tournament and other recreational events.
A kayak raffle sponsored by Atrium Health EMS is also planned, along with a free float on the Lower Chattooga River, with additional details expected to be announced soon.
Organizers say the event is pet-friendly but note that pets must be leashed, well-behaved, and meet specific guidelines for safety.
The Chattooga River Fest is organized by Cindy L. Rivers McGraw and the Chattooga River Group, with support from local sponsors including Atrium Health EMS and Pine Ridge Outdoor Supply.
More information, including vendor and participant registration, is available online.
State Senator Lanny Thomas of Trion has been appointed to serve on several key Georgia Senate committees, giving Northwest Georgia a voice in major policy areas.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 2, 2026: