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January 19, 2026

Chattooga County Environmental Health Releases Early January Inspection Scores

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released health inspection results for the first half of January 2026, showing perfect scores for two tourist accommodation facilities in the county.

Express Inn & Suites, located at 14364 Highway 27 in Trion, earned a score of 100 on its most recent inspection conducted January 14, 2026.

James H. Floyd State Park, located at 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road in Summerville, also received a score of 100 on its latest inspection conducted January 7, 2026.

Should you ever have any complaint about any food service or tourist accommodation that operates in Chattooga County, you can contact Chattooga County Environmental Health at (706) 857-3377.

January 19, 2026

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MLK Day Closures and Day of Service Set for Monday in Chattooga County

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Banks, the post office, and government offices in Chattooga County and in the cities of Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, and Menlo are closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who helped bring national attention to the fight for equality through nonviolent action. The holiday is also recognized as a National Day of Service, encouraging people to give back to their communities as a way to honor Dr. King’s message.

Locally, a Day of Service will be held Monday, January 19th at Fairway Recreation Center, 81 Senior Drive, Summerville. The event begins at 10 AM with Felicia’s Kids, and everyone is invited to come and join this event sponsored by the Chattooga County MLK Committee.

January 18, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – January 18, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, January 18, 2026:

January 18, 2026

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Snow Stays South and East as Chattooga County Turns Cold and Clear for MLK Day Weekend

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Snow is expected to remain to the east and south of Chattooga County, while local residents see a colder, quieter stretch of weather through early next week. Cloudy skies will hang on through midmorning today before gradual clearing takes over, with temperatures topping out near 41 degrees. A west wind of 5 to 10 mph will add a bite at times, with gusts that could reach 20 mph.

January 18, 2026

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Chattooga County’s 2025 Housing Market: Slower Sales, Modest Price Gains and a Shift Toward Balance

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Home sales activity in Chattooga County cooled in 2025 compared to the faster pace seen in recent years, as higher borrowing costs and affordability pressures kept many buyers cautious. Local market indicators through the year showed fewer monthly closings in several periods, while pricing held up better than sales volume, reflecting a market that increasingly leaned toward balance rather than the rapid, highly competitive conditions that dominated earlier in the decade.

January 18, 2026

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Chattooga County Offices, Banks and Post Offices Closed Monday for MLK Day

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Residents across Chattooga County are being reminded that Monday is Martin Luther King Jr. Day, and several services will pause for the holiday.

January 17, 2026

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“Sometimes, Hope Sounds Like the Voice of a Middle Schooler”: Trion Students Share What’s Positive in Their Lives

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A new video from Trion Middle School is shining a light on student voices and everyday encouragement, as students took a moment to share what’s going right in their world.

January 16, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – January 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, January 16, 2026:

January 15, 2026

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Gusty NW Winds Raise Fire Danger in Chattooga County & Northwest Georgia; Low-Confidence Winter Storm Chance This Weekend

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are in for a blustery, sharply colder day Thursday, January 15, 2026, as dry air pours in behind a cold front. Forecasters say northwest wind gusts of 20–30 mph will combine with very low humidity this afternoon, creating elevated fire danger conditions across North and Central Georgia.

January 14, 2026

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Biting Wind Chills to Hit Chattooga County: Teens Overnight, Flurries Possible in Higher Elevations

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A fresh blast of arctic air is sliding into Northwest Georgia, and Thursday morning (Jan. 15) is shaping up to be the coldest stretch of the week for Chattooga County and surrounding communities. Forecasters say biting wind chills between 0° and 15°F are expected across north Georgia as breezy northwest winds follow a passing cold front, making it feel far colder than the thermometer suggests.