Chickamauga City Council fires mayor over sexual harassment, racism claims

The Chickamauga City Council voted Monday night to remove Mayor Try Deck following allegations of sexual harassment and racist language.

Summerville hit-and-run: Police searching for white GMC Terrain

Summerville police are searching for a white GMC Terrain with Alabama tags following a Friday night hit-and-run in the downtown area.

Chattooga County woman dies in house fire, coroner says

A woman died Tuesday morning in a structure fire in Chattooga County, according to the county coroner.

Adventure awaits at James H. Floyd State Park’s lakes, Marble Mine

James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in northwest Georgia offers paddle boarding, kayaking, and fishing on two scenic lakes.

Chattooga County woman arrested for bestiality, child sexual exploitation

A Chattooga County woman has been arrested on multiple charges involving child exploitation and bestiality, according to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation.

Northwest Georgia officer arrested for assaulting arrestee

Joel "Chris" Wooten, 52, was arrested Wednesday, according to the GBI. He's charged with aggravated battery and violation of oath by a public officer.

6 tornadoes reported in North Georgia following storms on Sunday, Tuesday

Six tornadoes reported in North Georgia following severe storms on May 25 and May 27, with three touching down each day across northwest and western parts of the state.

3 convicted Chattooga County sex predators sentenced to prison

Georgia law enforcement arrested and prosecuted three men who attempted to meet minors for sex, not realizing they were communicating with undercover officers.

16-year-old reportedly drowns while fishing in Chattooga County over the weekend

A 16-year-old male appears to have drowned over the weekend at Sloppy Floyd State Park in Chattooga County, according to Chattooga County Sheriff's Office.

Summerville state park hosts 'Outdoor Adventure Day' Saturday

This Saturday is Your State Parks Day, during which Georgia’s State Parks & Historic Sites organize volunteer opportunities for visitors and host special programming celebrating the unique properties.

Parents of Chattooga teen brothers killed in horrific crash: ‘Hug your kids tight’

Tydravevius Dozier, 14, and Zantivian Brown, 16, were among four people killed when the Audi RS5 they were in veered off the road, became airborne, and hit an embankment early Sunday morning.

Hundreds gather to honor Chattooga teens killed in crash

Tydravevius Dozier, 14, Zantivian Brown, 16, and Xavier Gray, 15, were all killed in the crash off of Georgia Highway 114 when the car they were in lost control, went airborne, and hit an embankment.

4 dead, 1 injured in Chattooga County rollover crash: Georgia State Patrol

Georgia State Patrol said four people died when a car lost control and rolled off a highway in Chattooga County. Three of them were Chattooga High School students.

Boil water notice lifted for Summerville residents

The boil water notice for Summerville has been lifted as of 4:25 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 14.

Gov. Kemp tours Chattooga County flood damage

Gov. Brian Kemp and First Lady Marty Kemp spent Wednesday morning touring damaged areas in northwest Georgia hit the hardest floods over the weekend.

Clean-up efforts underway in North Georgia after severe flooding, residents could be without water 'for days'

Recovery and clean-up efforts were well underway Monday in Chattooga and Floyd counties after heavy rains over the weekend pounded the area, leaving streets submerged and property damaged.