On Tuesday evening, Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy McElhaney has released the identities of the two victims killed in a tragic structure fire on October 5, 2025, in the Ridgeway community near Trion. The victims have been confirmed as 32-year-old Natalie Cropper and her 2-year-old daughter, Theory Williams.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 25, 2025:
Rain returns to Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as a cold front approaches the region. Forecasters say most of the area can expect three-quarters of an inch to an inch and a half of rainfall, with a few isolated spots possibly seeing up to two inches or more, especially across the higher elevations of far northwest Georgia.
The Blue Angels executing a Delta Roll with their Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets. Note that two of the aircraft got swapped out with the two-seaters to bring some lucky passengers along.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show when it returns early next year to Rome’s Russell Regional Airport on April 3–4, 2026. The announcement marks an exciting return for one of the nation’s most elite aerial demonstration teams.
As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, drivers across Georgia are seeing a slight increase in gas prices heading into the holiday week. According to AAA, the statewide average now stands at $2.87 per gallon, driven by a modest rise in crude oil prices and growing travel demand. Prices are six cents higher than last week, nine cents higher than last month, but still six cents lower than this time last year. Filling up a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $43.95.
As Thanksgiving approaches, many local businesses are preparing for the holiday by adjusting their schedules — and that means residents will want to plan ahead. Most stores, offices, and restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but one local grocery store is helping provide a little extra time for last-minute shoppers.
As Thanksgiving travel increases across Georgia, law enforcement agencies statewide — including the Summerville Police Department, Trion Police Department, and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office — are stepping up patrols to keep roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for November 24, 2025:
A traffic stop on Lake Wanda Reita Road resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old man on multiple driving violations, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce announced the Top 10 finalists selected to advance to Round 2 of the Chattooga FLEX Program, a local entrepreneurial development initiative that helps students build, strengthen, and launch their own businesses.
