Bull riding is set to return to downtown Rome as the Cherokee Feed Three Rivers Bull Riding event charges back into The Forum River Center on January 9 and 10 for its 18th year.
Georgia State Patrol and the Georgia Department of Public Safety released new enforcement and crash numbers Monday for the Christmas Holiday Travel Period, showing hundreds of citations and multiple fatal crashes statewide.
A Tuesday morning house fire was reported before 5 a.m. at a home near Hunt Street and Highway 48 in Summerville.
The Summerville Fire Department responded to the scene along with Summerville Police and other emergency workers. Officials say the fire was contained to a single room, preventing it from spreading throughout the home.
No injuries were reported and there was no word as the cause of the fire.
As Northwest Georgia rings in the New Year, law enforcement and safety officials are urging everyone across Chattooga County and the region to make one decision now that can save lives later: don’t drink and drive.
A sharp turn back to winter weather is bringing more than just chilly air — it’s also raising the risk of wildfires across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia. Forecasters say dry air, breezy northwest winds, and dry fuels will combine Tuesday afternoon through early evening, prompting a Red Flag Warning.
Landowners across Northwest Georgia who want to learn more about prescribed burning will have an opportunity to get hands-on training during an upcoming Learn & Burn Workshop.
As the year wraps up across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, the final days of December are a key window for anyone trying to get organized for tax season—especially when it comes to charitable giving and last-minute tax planning. Here are a few reminders to consider before the calendar turns:
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is inviting the community to kick off the new year with a fun afternoon of Bingo at the Trion Library.
The event is scheduled for Friday, January 2, 2026, from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the library, located at 15 Bulldog Boulevard in Trion. Organizers say participants will have the chance to play several rounds of bingo, with prizes awarded to winning cards.
The event is open to the public, and community members of all ages are encouraged to attend. Library staff say the bingo event is part of ongoing efforts to provide engaging and social activities for residents in Trion and across Chattooga County.
Anyone with questions about the event can contact the Trion Library at 706-734-7594.
AdventHealth Redmond has reached a major milestone in cardiac care with the completion of its 100th MitraClip procedure, providing a life-changing treatment option for patients who are too high-risk for open-heart surgery.
Initial filings for unemployment benefits in Georgia dropped last week compared with the week prior, according to the U.S. Department of Labor.
New jobless claims in Georgia — often used as a snapshot of layoffs — fell to 3,952 for the week ending December 19, down from 4,895 the previous week.
Nationally, U.S. unemployment claims also moved lower. The Labor Department reported 214,000 claims last week, down 10,000 from 224,000 the week before on a seasonally adjusted basis.
Across the country, Nebraska saw the largest percentage increase in weekly claims, with filings rising 63.3%, while West Virginia posted the largest percentage drop, down 39.7%.
Economists often watch weekly claims as an early indicator of labor market changes, with sustained increases potentially signaling rising layoffs and continued declines pointing to steadier employment conditions.
