AdventHealth Redmond recently celebrated 25 nurses who completed the hospital’s yearlong Nurse Residency Program, marking their transition from nursing school into professional practice.
A federal judge has ruled that residents in and around Summerville may continue pursuing claims seeking reimbursement for costs associated with cleaning up drinking water contaminated by PFAS, commonly known as “forever chemicals.”
Property owners across Chattooga County are beginning to receive their 2026 property assessment notices in the mail, but county officials say those notices should not be mistaken for a tax bill.
Residents across Northwest Georgia should prepare for a continued stretch of summer heat as the National Weather Service’s Climate Prediction Center indicates a strong likelihood of above-normal temperatures through at least August 11.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 2, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will begin the week with seasonably mild temperatures before daily rain chances and hotter conditions return.
State Senator Lanny Thomas met with local and state officials in Summerville to discuss ongoing flooding concerns near Bryant and Sons and other areas of the city.
Queen City Lake Beach in LaFayette will remain closed into next week as city officials continue investigating elevated E. coli levels in the water.
The City of LaFayette says daily testing has been conducted in an effort to determine the source of the contamination. While E. coli levels remain elevated, officials say the testing patterns have been inconclusive. The city is expanding the testing area to collect additional data and develop a clearer picture of the problem.
City officials are also working with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources for guidance concerning the non-native duck population around the lake, which may be contributing to the elevated bacteria levels.
Residents have also reported a sewer leak located some distance from the shoreline. The line is privately owned, and the city says the organization responsible for it has begun making repairs. That work is expected to be completed in the coming weeks.
Officials say they do not want to draw conclusions before the testing is complete and will continue collecting data while the beach remains closed.
The Chattooga High School Class of 1986 will celebrate its 40th Class Reunion on Saturday, October 3, at the Summerville Civic Center.
The evening will feature music, finger foods and desserts, photo displays, and opportunities for classmates to reconnect and share memories from their years at Chattooga High School. Organizers say each classmate attending will receive a reunion T-shirt, with additional shirts available for purchase.
The reunion is open to classmates and guests. Tickets are $25 for individuals or $40 per couple, and attendees are asked to RSVP by August 15.
Those planning to attend should provide their name, shirt size, whether they are registering as an individual or couple, and payment information.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Renae Poole by phone or text at 706-978-2878 or by email at chsindians86@gmail.com.
Students planning to attend Georgia Northwestern Technical College this fall are encouraged to complete their applications soon. The fall admissions deadline is Tuesday, August 4.
GNTC offers more than 200 degree, diploma and certificate programs across six campus locations in Northwest Georgia. Programs include aviation and industrial technologies, business, cybersecurity, health sciences, nursing, and public service careers.
The college also offers hands-on training, financial aid opportunities, and says many programs provide strong job placement opportunities for graduates.
Prospective students can apply online by visiting gntc.edu/admissions/apply before the August 4 deadline.