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December 6, 2025

Central Avenue Baptist Church to Host Free Christmas Day Lunch in Chattooga County

A Chattooga County church is planning to spread a little extra Christmas cheer this year with a free community meal on Christmas Day.

Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion will host a FREE Christmas Day Lunch on December 25th at 12:30 p.m. The meal is open to everyone in the community.

Church organizers also say delivery is available for home-bound individuals or families without transportation. To request a delivery, call 706-599-9347.

The lunch will be held at Central Avenue Baptist Church, 14074 US Hwy 27, Trion, GA.

December 6, 2025

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Santa Special Train Excursions & Mistletoe Markets Return — Children’s Activity Tent Featured Weekends in Summerville

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Holiday fun is rolling into Summerville with the Summerville Santa Special Train Excursions & Mistletoe Markets, happening today and tomorrow, December 6 and 7, and again next weekend, December 13 and 14.

December 6, 2025

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Appeals Court Restores Georgia Ban on Giving Food, Water to Voters Waiting in Line

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A federal appeals court has restored Georgia’s ban on giving food and drinks to people waiting in line to vote, sending the legal fight back to a lower court for another look.

December 5, 2025

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Arrest Report – Friday – December 5, 2025

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 5, 2025:

December 5, 2025

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Rain Chances Through Saturday: Wet Rounds Continue for Chattooga County & Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia will stay under a cloudy, occasionally soggy pattern through Saturday as deep sub-tropical moisture funnels into the state.

December 5, 2025

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Man Arrested After Foot Chase, Struggle Outside Last Chance Store in Chattooga County

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A 52-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County after a traffic stop investigation near the Last Chance Store on Highway 114 turned into a foot chase and struggle, according to an incident report.

December 5, 2025

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11 Killed on Georgia Roads During Thanksgiving Travel Period; No Fatalities Reported in Northwest Georgia

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The Thanksgiving travel period is routinely the busiest time of year on Georgia roadways, and state officials say 11 people died in traffic crashes during this year’s holiday reporting window.

December 5, 2025

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Floyd Springs Road to Close in Armuchee Monday for Cross Drain Replacement

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Drivers in Armuchee should plan for a traffic change starting Monday as Floyd Springs Road is scheduled to close for construction.

December 5, 2025

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Chattooga High School Hiring Full-Time Custodian, Applications Available Now

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Chattooga County Schools has announced an immediate opening for a custodian at Chattooga High School, according to a job posting released by the Chattooga County Board of Education.

December 5, 2025

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Summerville Police Assist Truist Bank in Investigation of Impersonation, $68K Withdrawn

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Summerville Police are assisting Truist Bank in an investigation after bank officials reported that someone impersonated a local resident and withdrew a large amount of money.

According to an incident report, police received the call on November 26 regarding a theft allegation involving Truist Bank in Summerville. A representative from Truist’s criminal investigations department reported that an individual posed as one of the bank’s clients and withdrew $68,244.40 using a combination of checks and home equity line of credit (HELOC) withdrawals.

The report indicates that police coordinated with an on-call investigator and arranged for available information—including surveillance video—to be forwarded as the investigation continues.