Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect above-average to near-record high temperatures today and Friday before rain and possible strong storms move into the area this weekend.
The Town of Trion will shut off water service to part of town Friday morning as crews work to repair a water line.
Town officials say beginning Friday, February 20th at 9:30 a.m., water will be turned off for customers from the Chattooga River southward to Moore Street. Trion Maintenance Superintendent Brandon Croy said service will remain off in that area until the repair is completed.
Residents and businesses in the affected area are encouraged to plan ahead, store water for essential needs, and limit water usage before the shutoff begins. Once service is restored, customers may notice temporary discoloration or air in the lines, which typically clears after running water for a short time.
A community blood drive is coming to Mount Vernon Mills in Trion later this month, giving Chattooga County residents the opportunity to help save lives locally.
Blood Assurance will host the drive on Thursday, February 26th, from 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. at Mount Vernon Mills, located on 4th Street in Trion. Organizers are encouraging donors to come out and support the effort to maintain a strong local blood supply.
As part of a special promotion running February 15th through February 28th, donors will be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card, with one winner selected per community and seven winners total.
Blood Assurance reminds donors to eat a good meal before giving, avoid energy drinks, drink extra water, and bring a valid ID to the appointment.
Appointments can be scheduled online at www.bloodassurance.org/vernonmills, and walk-ins are typically welcome if space allows.
Blood Assurance serves communities across Northwest Georgia and surrounding areas, supplying local hospitals with lifesaving blood products. Officials stress that consistent donations are critical, especially during the winter months when supplies can run low.
Voters across Northwest Georgia can begin casting ballots today in a special election to fill the vacant Georgia State Senate District 53 seat following the resignation of Colton Moore, who stepped down to run for U.S. Congress after the vacancy created by former Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s resignation.
The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released health inspection results for the first half of February 2026, showing a range of scores for local food service establishments in Summerville and Trion.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 15, 2026:
Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia are seeing a shift toward unsettled weather as a strong storm system moves through the Southeast, bringing widespread rainfall and the chance for isolated thunderstorms from Sunday through early Monday morning.
Chattooga High School is expressing its appreciation to the Chattooga County Memorial Home and American Legion Post 129 for the donation of two new United States flags, reinforcing a long-standing tradition of patriotism and respect on campus.
Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia will enjoy dry and mild conditions through Saturday, with afternoon highs generally reaching the 60s. Higher elevations may remain in the 40s and 50s, but overall temperatures will stay above seasonal averages.
A Fire Danger Statement is in effect Friday for Chattooga County and all of Northwest Georgia as very dry air overspreads the region. Relative humidity values are expected to fall into the low to mid-20 percent range Friday afternoon, creating favorable conditions for wildfire ignition and spread. While winds are forecast to remain generally light, officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning and use extra caution with anything that could spark a fire.