Families across Chattooga County, Northwest Georgia, and nearby Alabama communities are planning now as school systems across the region have set their Christmas break schedules for the 2025–2026 school year.
An arctic cold front moving into northwest Georgia tonight will bring gusty winds and the coldest air of the season to Chattooga County Sunday night into Monday morning. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect Sunday evening through Monday morning, and residents are urged to prepare now for a sharp drop in temperatures.
Memorial Hospital will host a job fair on Monday, Dec. 15, from 3–6 p.m. in the lobby of its new hospital, CommonSpirit Memorial Hospital, located at 4710 Battlefield Parkway in Ringgold.
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office says lab testing has ruled out kratom and other illegal drugs in an October incident that sent three Saddle Ridge Middle School students to the hospital.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged a Union Point man following allegations that he assaulted several minors under his supervision as a youth football coach.
Summerville Police have issued warrants for a suspect after a man reported his wallet stolen at the Pay-n-Tote on Highway 114 earlier this month.
An Armuchee man has been arrested in connection with a late November incident in which he allegedly fled from a traffic stop at high speeds and escaped officers by driving over large rocks in an undeveloped subdivision, according to reports.
An arctic blast is headed for Chattooga County early next week, and forecasters say temperatures could plunge into the teens, with wind chills making it feel even colder in some areas. The dangerous drop in temperatures raises concerns not only for people but also for outdoor pets, and local officials and animal-welfare groups are urging residents to take immediate steps to prepare.
Blood Assurance is urgently asking community members to donate blood after a sudden spike in trauma cases has severely strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply.
The City of Summerville will hold a special called meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to consider several key items, including a year-end budget ordinance, recreation improvements, and property matters involving a local family donation.