Jefferson’s Restaurant in Summerville has announced Briana Carmon, Agriculture teacher at Summerville Middle School, as the 2026 Jefferson’s Summerville Teacher of the Year.
JBar Manufacturing in Trion is now hiring and looking to add new team members to its workforce.
The family-owned company, which has been in operation since 1972, is currently hiring for fabrication and welding positions.
Applications are being accepted in person at the company’s location at 17877 Highway 27 North in Trion. Application hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
The work schedule for these positions is also Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m.
JBar encourages applicants to “join our team and build the future,” emphasizing strong teamwork and quality craftsmanship.
Residents in the Teloga community will have an opportunity to receive free food and lend a helping hand during an upcoming food distribution event later this month.
The Teloga Community Food Drive is scheduled for Saturday, May 23rd, from 10 a.m. until 12 p.m., or while supplies last. The event will be held at Beersheba Presbyterian Church, located at 9977 Highway 337 in Summerville.
Organizers say no identification is required to receive food, but ask that attendees not line up before 9:30 a.m.
The event will provide free food distribution to those in need and is supported by Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and Helping Hands.
Volunteers are also needed for the event, with organizers encouraging community members to come out and support their neighbors.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, May 6, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for a potentially dangerous round of severe weather beginning today and continuing through Thursday morning, according to the National Weather Service.
A man was arrested following a domestic disturbance in Summerville, according to a report from the Summerville Police Department that was released this week.
The City of Henagar, Alabama on Sand Mountain is inviting the public to its annual May on the Mountain Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, May 16, 2026.
A community blood drive is set for Friday, May 15 at Atrium Health Floyd–Chattooga ER, located at 13583 Highway 27 in Trion.
The drive will take place from 8:30 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., and organizers say just one donation can help save up to three lives.
Those who donate between May 1st and May 15th will also be entered for a chance to win a $100 gift card as part of the Blood Assurance “Local Hero” promotion.
Appointments can be scheduled online at bloodassurance.org/chattoogaer.
The Summerville Parks and Recreation Department has announced the hiring of Shadow Day as its new Administrative Assistant, effective May 1, 2026.
Day joins the department full-time after ten years of service in a similar role with the Chattooga County School System. Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson said Day is a natural fit because of her strong community ties, administrative experience, and sports background.
Day also holds a special place in the department’s history, having won a state championship as both a player in 2005 and as a coach in 2024.
Her responsibilities will include day-to-day office operations, planning special events, assisting with sports programs, and helping with a future summer camp.
An annual outdoor burning ban is now in effect across Chattooga County and much of north and central Georgia.