There were no arrests to report from the docket records of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Residents across Chattooga County can expect several more days of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures before a strong cold front brings a significant change in the weather this weekend.
Local veterans are invited to enjoy coffee, pastries and fellowship today, Tuesday, October 13, during the monthly Veterans Coffee & Company gathering at the Chattooga County Library in Summerville.
The event takes place from 10 AM until 11 AM at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
Hosted by the Chattooga County Library and Transitions Hospice Care, the gathering provides veterans with an opportunity to connect with fellow service members, share stories and enjoy camaraderie in a welcoming environment.
Veterans Coffee & Company is held on the second Tuesday of each month. Organizers encourage veterans throughout Chattooga County and surrounding communities to attend.
The event includes complimentary coffee and pastries.
For more information, contact Irene at Transitions Hospice Care at 678-386-5364 or Shelly at the library at 706-857-2553.
Residents of Chattooga County will have an opportunity next month to provide input on programs and services for older adults throughout Northwest Georgia.
Photo taken by Eddie Douthitt
A historic iron bridge over Armuchee Creek in Floyd County is closed this week as crews replace its wooden deck.
Floyd County Public Works closed the single-lane bridge on Little Texas Valley Road beginning at 8 a.m. Monday, October 12. Repairs are expected to be completed by 4 p.m. Thursday, October 15, weather and construction conditions permitting.
The bridge is located between U.S. Highway 27, also known as Martha Berry Highway, and Scenic Road, near the Armuchee Post Office.
Motorists can use Scenic Road as an alternate route to and from Highway 27 North. Drivers should follow any posted detour signs and allow additional travel time.
No vehicles will be permitted to cross the bridge during the repairs.
Small-business owners in Chattooga County who need financing for equipment, inventory or operating expenses may be eligible for assistance through a nonprofit lender serving Northwest Georgia.
Law enforcement agencies and prosecutors across Georgia have an opportunity to apply for funding through a $1.25 million state grant program aimed at strengthening the prosecution of gang-related crimes.
Georgia motorists are seeing some relief at the gas pump as prices continue to decline, although the cost of filling up remains significantly higher than a year ago.
A state fish hatchery in Chattooga County is playing an important role in bringing back a species of fish that disappeared from Northwest Georgia’s rivers more than half a century ago.
The smell of homemade chili and Brunswick stew will fill downtown Summerville later this month as the annual Summerville Steam Special Chili & Brunswick Stew Cook-Off returns with cash prizes, friendly competition and plenty of hometown fun.