Students from across Chattooga County came together for a day of service, raising nearly $2,000 to support the local animal shelter while also volunteering their time.
The Internal Revenue Service is once again offering its Free File program for the 2026 tax season, giving millions of Americans a no-cost option to prepare and file their federal tax returns online.
The U.S. Postal Service is warning that the price of a first-class Forever stamp could rise as high as 95 cents as the agency tries to address mounting financial problems and avoid running out of cash. The current price remains 78 cents following the most recent increase in July 2025, with additional adjustments expected in the coming months.
A Chattooga County woman was arrested earlier this week following a traffic stop in neighboring Floyd County.
The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs has announced a $112 million grant funding opportunity for organizations that provide suicide prevention services to Veterans nationwide.
Adairsville-based Elevated Steel and the Rome-Floyd County Development Authority have finalized an agreement for the purchase of land in the North Floyd Industrial Park, a move expected to bring around 100 new jobs to the area.
An update has been released on the health and campaign status of Republican State Senate candidate and former Trion Mayor Lanny Thomas following a recent medical emergency.
City of Summerville water customers may experience low or no water pressure on Friday, March 20, 2026, beginning at 9:00 a.m. as crews work to repair a fire hydrant.
According to city officials, the temporary disruption is necessary to complete the repair work and restore proper service. Customers in several areas are expected to be impacted during this time.
Affected areas include:
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Mahan Road
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Hairlake Road
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Williams Road
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Beavers Road
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Calland Drive
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And surrounding areas
Residents in these locations are encouraged to plan ahead and take necessary precautions while crews complete the repairs.
City officials apologize for any inconvenience and thank customers for their patience as the work is carried out.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, March 19, 2026:
A noticeable warm-up is settling into Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia, with temperatures expected to climb a little higher each day through the weekend. After the recent stretch of chilly mornings and frosty conditions, temperatures are now turning sharply warmer, bringing a much more springlike pattern to the region.