Arrest Report - Friday - October 2, 2026
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 2, 2026:
Wet Weekend Ahead As Fall Temperatures Return To Northwest Georgia
Northwest Georgia is in for a significant weather change this weekend, with unseasonably warm conditions giving way to increasing rain chances, the potential for locally heavy rainfall and noticeably cooler temperatures by Sunday and early next week.
Friday will remain warm and humid, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 89 degrees. A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms develops during the afternoon and evening, with rain chances around 20 percent. Winds will remain light, becoming southerly at around 5 mph during the afternoon.
Friday night will stay mild and humid, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 68 degrees. A few isolated showers or thunderstorms will remain possible overnight.
Rain chances increase more substantially Saturday as deeper moisture continues moving into the region. Showers and thunderstorms are expected to become more widespread during the day, with a 60 percent chance of rain and a high near 87 degrees. Saturday night looks even wetter, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a low around 68.
Some of Saturday’s storms could produce locally heavy rainfall, especially where repeated showers move over the same areas.
Sunday is expected to be the wettest and coolest day of the weekend. Showers are likely, with thunderstorms also possible, and the chance of rain increases to 80 percent. Temperatures will be much cooler, with a high near 75 degrees.
The National Weather Service says a very moist air mass will remain in place across Georgia while a frontal boundary stalls near the northern part of the state. At the same time, tropical moisture will continue feeding northward from the Gulf, creating favorable conditions for periods of heavy rain.
Forecasters say North Georgia could receive between 1.5 and 3 inches of rainfall through the period. The exact placement of the heaviest rainfall remains uncertain, but localized flooding could become a concern, particularly in low-lying areas, poor drainage locations and places that receive repeated rounds of heavy rain.
The Weather Service is also monitoring the potential for excessive rainfall across the region through the weekend.
While thunderstorms are possible Friday through Sunday, severe weather is not currently expected to be the main concern. Heavy rainfall and localized flooding appear to be the greater threats.
Conditions begin improving early next week as the front finally pushes south and a much drier and cooler air mass moves into North Georgia.
Monday will be partly sunny with a high near 81 degrees. Tuesday turns mostly sunny with a high near 78, followed by a low near 50 Tuesday night. Wednesday looks sunny and pleasant with a high near 76, with another cool night around 50 degrees.
By Thursday, sunshine continues with a high near 81.
The extended forecast represents a noticeable transition from summerlike warmth to more typical early October weather, with cooler afternoons, crisp nighttime temperatures and drier conditions expected by the middle of next week.
Chattooga Hosts Gordon Central For Homecoming Friday Night
The Chattooga Indians return to the Little Big Horn Friday night for Homecoming, taking on the Gordon Central Warriors in a Region 7-AA matchup.
Kickoff is set for 7:30 PM.
Both teams enter Friday night’s game looking for their first win of the season. Chattooga is 0-5 overall and 0-1 in region play, while Gordon Central is also 0-5 overall and 0-1 in the region.
Chattooga is coming off a 23-0 loss to Gordon Lee, while Gordon Central fell to Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe 35-26 last Friday.
For Head Coach Roone Gable and the Indians, Friday night’s game provides an opportunity to pick up an important region victory in front of the Homecoming crowd.
The game caps off a week of Homecoming activities at Chattooga High School, including the Red & Black Bash held Wednesday evening. The Homecoming Court will also be featured Friday night as students, alumni and supporters gather at the Little Big Horn.
Trion has the week off, making the Chattooga-Gordon Central matchup the featured WZQZ football broadcast this week.
The game will be heard live on WZQZ 99.1 FM and will also be streamed live on the WZQZ Facebook page.
The Chattooga broadcast crew of Chris “Bubba” Wilson and Steiner Davis, along with cameraman Mason Gilreath, will bring listeners and viewers all the action from the Little Big Horn.
Kickoff between the Chattooga Indians and Gordon Central Warriors is at 7:30 PM Friday.
Georgia Tightens Animal Entry Requirements Following New World Screwworm Detection
Livestock owners in Chattooga County and across Georgia are being urged to stay alert as the Georgia Department of Agriculture has reinstated enhanced animal-entry requirements following another detection of New World screwworm in New Mexico.
The latest case was confirmed September 17 in a horse in Grant County, New Mexico. In response, Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler Harper announced additional requirements for warm-blooded animals being brought into Georgia from affected areas.
The enhanced requirements currently apply to animals originating in Catron, Hidalgo, Luna, Sierra and portions of Grant County, New Mexico. Additional restrictions also remain in effect for animals entering Georgia from Texas.
The regulations could be important for local farmers, livestock producers and horse owners who purchase animals from affected areas or transport animals into Georgia.
Animals coming from an officially designated New World screwworm infested zone must receive a Georgia entry permit, which should be requested at least 48 hours before entering the state.
Animals coming from designated counties but outside an infested zone must have a Certificate of Veterinary Inspection issued within seven days of travel. The animal must be inspected and found free of New World screwworm, with that finding recorded on the certificate.
New World screwworm is caused by the larvae of a fly that infest wounds and feed on the living tissue of warm-blooded animals. Infestations can cause severe and potentially deadly injuries.
The Georgia Department of Agriculture says livestock and pet owners should regularly inspect animals for wounds and watch for maggots or eggs, foul-smelling wounds, excessive licking or biting at a wound, head shaking, irritation or unusual isolation from other animals or people.
Owners who suspect New World screwworm in a domestic animal should contact the Georgia Department of Agriculture’s Office of the State Veterinarian at 404-656-3667. Suspected cases involving wildlife should be reported to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources.
State agriculture officials say the animal movement requirements may be changed as conditions develop.
Cloudland Man Indicted In February Domestic Assault Case
A Cloudland man accused of threatening a woman with a knife and handgun during a domestic dispute earlier this year has now been indicted by a Chattooga County grand jury.
Joseph Daniel Wallin, of Piedmont Avenue in the Cloudland area, was indicted on two counts of aggravated assault, simple assault under the Family Violence Act, possession of a weapon during the commission of a crime, terroristic threats and acts, and obstruction of an officer.
The charges stem from a February 14 incident investigated by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
According to the original incident report, law enforcement officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute involving reports of both a knife and firearm. Wallin had reportedly left the residence on foot before officers arrived.
The complainant told a Chattooga County deputy that Wallin became angry while working on his truck and the two became involved in an argument.
She alleged Wallin pulled a pocketknife, threatened her and lunged toward her with the open knife.
According to the report, Wallin then allegedly went into another room and retrieved a Tisas 1911 handgun. The complainant told deputies he returned to the living room, pointed the handgun at her and threatened to shoot her.
The confrontation allegedly continued outside. The complainant told deputies Wallin grabbed her thumb with a pair of pliers. She said that after she pushed him away, Wallin placed her in a chokehold. The responding deputy reported observing redness on her neck. Another person reportedly intervened before Wallin left the residence.
While law enforcement officers were still investigating, Wallin allegedly returned to the residence and then ran from officers. Deputies, Summerville Police officers and Georgia State Patrol troopers pursued him on foot before a Chattooga County deputy apprehended him.
Wallin was arrested February 14 and taken to the Chattooga County Jail.
The grand jury indictment now formally charges Wallin in connection with the February incident. According to the indictment, one of the aggravated assault allegations specifically accuses Wallin of pointing the Tisas 1911 handgun at the complainant and threatening to shoot her.
An indictment is a formal accusation and is not evidence of guilt. Wallin is presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.
Chattooga County Transit System Seeking Federal Funding For Rural Transportation
Chattooga County residents have until Friday, October 9, to submit comments or request a public hearing concerning the county’s application for federal funding for its rural public transportation program.
A public notice concerning the application was published Thursday, September 24, giving residents 15 days from the date of publication to respond.
The Chattooga County Transit System is applying for funding assistance under Section 5311 of the Federal Transit Act, which provides assistance for public transportation in rural areas.
The county transit system provides transportation for residents for purposes including medical appointments, shopping, social services and other needs.
As part of the application process, the county is seeking comments and concerns from the general public about local rural transportation services. Input is specifically being requested from elderly, low-income and disabled residents and their representatives to ensure their transportation needs are considered.
Private for-profit transportation operators are also being given an opportunity to provide input or express interest in participating in the program.
Residents may request that a public hearing be held to discuss the transportation services being offered or development of the funding application.
Comments and requests should be submitted to Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen, 10102 Commerce Street in Summerville. The Commissioner’s Office can also be reached at 706-857-0700.
If no response is received during the 15-day comment period, the Chattooga County Transit System will proceed with its funding application.
Town Of Trion Seeking Bids For Recreation Center Door Replacement
The Town of Trion is accepting bids for a door replacement project at the Trion Recreation Center Auxiliary Gym.
According to an invitation to bid issued by the town, the project calls for replacing a 6-by-7-foot double door with glass tops at the Auxiliary Gym, located at 90 Dalton Street.
The project includes furnishing the necessary labor and materials for the replacement.
Sealed bids will be accepted until 11:15 AM on October 8 and must be marked “Trion Recreation Door Replacement Project.” Bids will be opened at 11:45 AM that day in the Council Room at Trion Town Hall.
The town says there will be no pre-bid conference, although prospective bidders may examine the job site during normal Town Hall business hours after contacting Parks and Recreation Director Chris Mosley.
An award will be made at a later date.
Contractors submitting proposals must meet the town’s bid requirements, including applicable licensing, E-Verify and drug-free workplace requirements. The successful contractor must also obtain a Town of Trion business license before beginning work.
The Town of Trion reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to waive technicalities and informalities.
Five New Measles Cases Confirmed In Georgia
The Georgia Department of Public Health has confirmed five additional cases of measles, bringing the state’s total to 21 cases so far in 2026.
The latest cases involve five siblings in a Jasper County family. State health officials say the individuals were either unvaccinated or under-vaccinated, and at least one of the siblings has a history of travel outside Georgia.
DPH says the Jasper County cases are not connected to the earlier measles outbreak in Cobb County. Public health officials are working to identify people who may have been exposed through contact with the family.
The latest cases continue an increase in measles activity in Georgia. The state reported 10 confirmed cases during all of 2025, compared with 21 through the end of September this year.
Measles is highly contagious and spreads through the air when an infected person coughs or sneezes. The virus can remain in the air or on surfaces for as long as two hours after an infected person leaves an area.
Symptoms typically develop seven to 14 days after exposure, although they can take as long as 21 days to appear. Symptoms can include high fever, cough, runny nose and watery eyes, followed by a rash that generally begins on the head and spreads to the rest of the body.
DPH says the MMR vaccine is the best protection against measles. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends children receive their first dose between 12 and 15 months of age and a second dose between ages four and six.
Anyone experiencing symptoms consistent with measles should call a healthcare provider before going to a doctor’s office, hospital or public health clinic. Calling ahead allows healthcare workers to take precautions to prevent possible exposure to other patients.
Chattooga County Schools Recognize Five Teachers Of The Year
Five Chattooga County educators have been recognized as their schools’ 2027 Teachers of the Year and will now move forward for consideration for the districtwide honor.
Chattooga County Schools Superintendent Dr. Michelle Helie announced the school-level winners during a recent Board of Education meeting.
The honorees are:
- Laura Windham — Chattooga High School
- Briana Carmon — Summerville Middle School
- Joshua Petty — Leroy Massey Elementary School
- Emily Kendall — Lyerly Elementary School
- Derek Bullard — Menlo Elementary School
Each honoree is scheduled to receive a gift certificate, a pin and a certificate recognizing the achievement. Superintendent Helie also said each teacher will receive a letter noting that a bonus will be included in their September paycheck.
The five school winners will now advance to the next level of consideration. Their information will be reviewed to select the Chattooga County Schools systemwide Teacher of the Year, who will then move forward for consideration for Georgia Teacher of the Year.
The recognition honors educators for their classroom work, leadership and contributions to students and their individual schools.
Trion Woman Arrested On Firearm Charge In Floyd County
A 46-year-old Trion woman was arrested in Floyd County this week after authorities said a firearm was discovered during a traffic stop in Rome.
According to Floyd County Jail reports, Starla Desiree Dean, 46, of Trion, was a passenger in a vehicle stopped Tuesday on Turner McCall Boulevard for a brake-light violation.
Authorities said the driver, 44-year-old Christopher David Sisco Jr. of Tunnel Hill, fled from the traffic stop at a high rate of speed and at one point traveled on the wrong side of the roadway before eventually stopping.
A search of the vehicle reportedly turned up methamphetamine, amphetamine pills, a digital scale, drug-related items and four firearms, along with magazines and ammunition.
According to reports, officers discovered Dean had an active warrant and found a pistol holder while taking her into custody. Police then located a pistol in the vehicle that reportedly fit the holder.
Dean was charged with possession of a firearm by a convicted felon and was also listed as facing two probation violation counts.
Sisco faces numerous charges, including fleeing or attempting to elude, possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute, possession of a Schedule II controlled substance, firearms charges, reckless driving and other traffic offenses.
Monday Is Deadline To Register To Vote In November Election
Chattooga County residents who want to vote in the November 3 General Election have until Monday, October 5, to register to vote or update their voter registration information.
The deadline applies to eligible residents registering for the first time as well as voters who need to update their address or other registration information.
Voters can check their registration through the Georgia Secretary of State’s My Voter Page, which also provides polling-place information and sample ballots. Eligible Georgians may register online with a valid Georgia driver’s license or state-issued identification card.
Monday also marks the first day county registrars may begin mailing regular absentee ballots for the November election.
Advance voting begins Tuesday, October 13, and continues through Friday, October 30. Georgia requires advance voting on Saturday, October 17, and Saturday, October 24. Election Day is Tuesday, November 3.
Chattooga County voters will be deciding federal and state races along with local questions appearing on the November ballot.
$4.08 Million Bid Listed For Taylor’s Ridge Slope Repair Project
A major Georgia Department of Transportation project on U.S. Highway 27 at Taylor’s Ridge has taken another step toward construction, with Wilson Construction Management, LLC of Norcross listed as the apparent low bidder at $4,076,759.
The project covers approximately 0.208 mile of U.S. 27/S.R. 1 at Taylor’s Ridge in Chattooga County and is designed to address the long-running slope stability problems along the mountain.
Five contractors submitted bids for the project during GDOT’s September 18 letting. Wilson Construction Management submitted the lowest bid at just over $4.07 million.
The other bids ranged from approximately $7.44 million to $9 million, meaning the apparent low bid came in more than $3 million below the next-lowest proposal.
WZQZ News has previously reported that the work is officially designated GDOT Project 0015413, Taylor’s Ridge Phase II. The project is intended to provide a more permanent repair to a section of the mountain where groundwater, steep terrain and underlying rock formations have contributed to movement of the roadway over the years.
GDOT’s Statewide Transportation Improvement Program had previously estimated $8.75 million for the construction phase, with the overall project estimated at approximately $9.85 million when engineering, right-of-way, utilities and construction are included.
Current construction information lists an anticipated November 17 start date.
U.S. 27 across Taylor’s Ridge is one of Chattooga County’s primary transportation routes, connecting Summerville and the rest of the county with Rome and Floyd County.
WZQZ News will continue following the project as GDOT moves toward construction and additional information becomes available concerning the work schedule and potential traffic impacts.
12-Year-Old Injured After Being Struck By Vehicle On Highway 114
A 12-year-old was taken to the hospital after being struck by a vehicle while crossing Highway 114 in Summerville Wednesday evening.
According to a Summerville Police Department crash report, the accident happened September 30 in the area of Highway 114 and East Street/Ralph Stanley Drive.
Police said a 2011 Nissan Altima, driven by Teya Sharae Hedgcoth of Summerville, was traveling south on Highway 114 when the collision occurred. The 12-year-old pedestrian was crossing the highway from east to west.
The crash report lists failure to yield as a contributing factor for the pedestrian and lists no contributing factors for the driver. The vehicle was traveling straight when the accident occurred.
The child suffered what the report classified as a suspected minor or visible injury and was transported by Atrium EMS to Floyd Hospital for treatment.
According to the report, EMS was notified at approximately 8:14 PM, arrived at the scene at 8:21 PM and arrived at the hospital shortly before 9 PM.
A witness who was crossing the highway with the child confirmed the events to the investigating officer.
Sum Nelly Still On For Saturday; Summerville Adds November Harvest Festival For Vendors
The 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival will still go on as planned this Saturday, but the City of Summerville is now offering vendors an additional fall festival opportunity in November.
Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson announced Thursday that the city is organizing a new Summerville Harvest Festival for Saturday, November 7, from 9 AM until 5 PM at Dowdy Park.
Wilson said vendors who are already registered for this weekend’s Sum Nelly Festival will be able to participate in the November event free of charge.
That means vendors who have already paid for a Sum Nelly space can set up for both events — this Saturday’s Sum Nelly Festival and the November 7 Summerville Harvest Festival — without paying another vendor registration fee for the November event.
Registration for the Summerville Harvest Festival will open Monday, October 5, at www.summervillerec.org.
Meanwhile, the city says Sum Nelly will still be held this Saturday, October 3, from 9 AM until 3 PM on East Washington Street in downtown Summerville.
The festival was moved from Dowdy Park and its hours shortened because of weather concerns.
Wilson also said the Sum Nelly vendor map will be released Thursday.
The announcement comes as some Sum Nelly vendors have been circulating a petition asking that this weekend’s festival be postponed because of concerns about rain, possible flooding, attendance and the financial investment vendors have already made in the event.
For now, the city is keeping Sum Nelly on Saturday’s schedule while also giving registered vendors a second opportunity to participate in a fall festival at Dowdy Park next month.
Sum Nelly Vendors Start Petition Asking For Festival To Be Postponed
Some vendors scheduled to participate in this weekend’s 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival have started an online petition asking Summerville Parks and Recreation to postpone the event because of concerns about anticipated rain and the possibility of flooding.
The petition was started Thursday after Summerville Parks and Recreation Director Adam Wilson announced Wednesday that Sum Nelly would remain scheduled for Saturday, October 3, but with significant changes because of the weather forecast.
The festival is being moved from Dowdy Park to East Washington Street in downtown Summerville, approximately one block from the park. Festival hours have also been shortened from the originally scheduled 9 AM until 7 PM to 9 AM until 3 PM.
The move is intended to put vendors on pavement rather than potentially wet or muddy ground at Dowdy Park. Vendors have been given the option of setting up Friday evening from 6:30 until 8:30 PM or Saturday morning from 6 until 8 AM.
Some vendors, however, say they would rather see the festival moved to another date.
The petition raises concerns about the possibility of flooding on East Washington Street as well as the financial investment vendors have already made in merchandise, food and preparations for one of Summerville’s largest annual events.
Organizers of the petition say vendors knew Sum Nelly was advertised as a rain-or-shine event, but argue that moving the festival because of weather concerns while continuing to hold it on the same day does not adequately address their concerns.
The petition also says vendors who paid for electricity have been told they will need extension cords of at least 50 feet at the new location. It also raises concerns about the impact poor weather could have on attendance and sales.
The petition asks Summerville Parks and Recreation to postpone Sum Nelly to what organizers describe as a safer, drier date, taking into consideration vendors, downtown businesses, residents and customers who have invested time and money in the annual festival.
As of Thursday morning, Summerville Parks and Recreation has not announced a postponement or cancellation. Sum Nelly remains scheduled for Saturday from 9 AM until 3 PM on East Washington Street.
Those wishing to read or sign the petition can find it here:
Petition To Postpone The 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival:
View the petition on Change.org
School Bus Driver Arrested After Child Dragged By Bus In Summerville
A Chattooga County school bus driver was arrested Wednesday after police said a child became caught in the bus door and was dragged along Union Street in Summerville.
According to a Summerville Police Department incident report, officers responded after witnesses reported that a child had become stuck in the door of a school bus as the bus pulled away. The child’s name is being withheld.
The report says the child suffered an injury to the left leg and was being checked by Atrium EMS before being transported to Chattooga ER for medical attention.
Police identified the bus driver as Kandy Nixon Craig.
According to the report, Craig told the officer she believed the child was off the bus and away from it before she drove away. Police later reviewed video from the bus.
The officer wrote that the footage showed the child stepping off the southbound bus when Craig closed the door on the child’s backpack and began driving before the child was completely free from the bus.
The report says bus barn supervisors arrived at the scene and took possession of the bus so the footage could be reviewed. Craig was transported to the bus barn, where supervisors told police she would need to undergo drug screening.
Craig was arrested at 5:54 PM Wednesday, September 30, and charged with reckless driving, driver must use care to avoid pedestrian, and safe operation of a school bus.
The accompanying citations state that the alleged violations stemmed from Craig closing the bus door on the child while the child was getting off the bus and then driving away.
The incident was investigated by the Summerville Police Department.
Arrest Report - Thursday - October 1, 2026
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 1, 2026:
Rainy Weekend Ahead As Cooler Temperatures Move Into Northwest Georgia
Northwest Georgia will get one more day of hot, dry weather Thursday before a significant change brings increasing rain chances and much cooler temperatures for the weekend.
Thursday will be sunny with a high near 90, about 8 to 10 degrees above normal for early October. Thursday night will remain mostly clear with a low around 66.
Moisture begins increasing Friday. The day will start mostly sunny with a high near 90, but there is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms late Friday afternoon, increasing to 40 percent Friday night.
The National Weather Service says confidence is increasing that Saturday and Sunday will be rainy, as a frontal boundary and unusually high atmospheric moisture move into the region.
Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a 70 percent chance of rain, especially during the afternoon, and a high around 82. Rain and thunderstorms remain likely Saturday night.
Sunday looks cooler and wet, with a 70 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms and a high of only 76.
Forecasters say the greatest potential for heavier rainfall appears to be Saturday evening through Sunday evening. There remains considerable uncertainty about rainfall totals, but some forecast guidance indicates several inches could fall in portions of North Georgia. Localized flash flooding could become a concern if the heavier projections materialize.
Despite the possibility of thunderstorms, the National Weather Service says the current setup does not appear favorable for severe weather.
The front will also bring a noticeable change in temperatures. Monday’s high will be around 79 before sunshine returns Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the mid to upper 70s and nighttime temperatures eventually falling into the lower 50s.
The wet weekend forecast has already prompted changes to Saturday’s Sum Nelly Festival in Summerville, which is moving to East Washington Street and shortening its hours to 9 AM until 3 PM.
Man Arrested After Deputy Finds Suspected Methamphetamine In Camper
A Summerville-area man was arrested Sunday after a Chattooga County deputy said he found a syringe containing suspected liquid methamphetamine inside a camper.
According to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report, Gary Bryson Crump was arrested September 27 following an incident at a camper located at 55 Glenn Drive.
The incident began at approximately 5:20 PM, when a Chattooga County deputy was dispatched to the address after receiving a complaint that individuals had entered a camper without permission.
When the deputy arrived, he made contact with a male later identified as Crump, along with a woman and a juvenile. According to the report, Crump told the deputy he believed Kenny Stone had given him permission to be inside the camper.
The deputy contacted Stone, who reportedly said he had not given Crump permission to enter the camper.
However, Ashley Brookshire, who was identified in the report as a co-owner of the camper, later arrived at the scene. Brookshire told the deputy that Crump had previously been allowed inside the camper, although she said he had not been given permission to enter on that particular occasion.
According to the report, Stone told deputies he did not want to pursue charges against Crump at that time concerning the alleged unauthorized entry.
Brookshire then gave the deputy permission to enter and inspect the camper.
The deputy reported immediately detecting a strong odor of burnt marijuana coming from inside. He said he observed burnt rolled-up cigarettes containing a green, leafy substance suspected to be marijuana, along with several orange caps that appeared to be associated with hypodermic syringes.
Near the area where Crump had reportedly been sitting, the deputy said he found a hypodermic syringe containing a liquid substance suspected to be methamphetamine.
According to the incident report, Crump initially told the deputy that the substance inside the syringe was insulin. The deputy asked Crump what type of diabetes he had, but Crump reportedly was unable to provide an answer and could not produce insulin or diabetic medication.
The report states Crump then told the deputy that the substance was liquid methamphetamine and said he had used the syringe to inject methamphetamine.
Crump reportedly admitted the syringe belonged to him and said he would take responsibility for it.
The deputy placed Crump under arrest and transported him to the Chattooga County Jail. The suspected narcotics and related items were collected and placed into evidence.
Chattooga County Restaurants And Lodging Facility Earn High Health Inspection Scores
The latest round of environmental health inspections in Chattooga County produced strong results, with all six food service and tourist accommodation inspections conducted during the second half of September receiving scores of 96 or higher.
Four of the six inspections resulted in perfect scores of 100.
According to inspection results from the Georgia Department of Public Health Environmental Health Inspection Search Portal, the following inspections were conducted between September 15 and September 30:
Summerville Motel
4515 Highway 27, Summerville
Score: 100
Inspection Date: September 29
Tourist Accommodation
Wendy’s
13419 Highway 27, Trion
Score: 100
Inspection Date: September 24
Food Service
Dixie Sub & More
14100 Highway 27, Trion
Score: 97
Inspection Date: September 24
Food Service
Burnt Basil Pizza Co.
88 DeForest Avenue, Trion
Score: 100
Inspection Date: September 17
Food Service
Burnt Basil Pizza Co. Mobile Unit
88 DeForest Avenue, Trion
Score: 100
Inspection Date: September 17
Food Service
Burger King #12331
11245 Highway 27, Summerville
Score: 96
Inspection Date: September 16
Food Service
Georgia uses a letter-grade system for food service inspections. Scores from 90 to 100 receive an A, scores from 80 to 89 receive a B, scores from 70 to 79 receive a C, and scores below 70 are considered unsatisfactory.
The inspections are conducted locally through the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department as part of the Georgia Department of Public Health’s food service and tourist accommodation inspection programs.
Should you ever have a complaint involving any food service establishment or tourist accommodation operating in Chattooga County, you may register that complaint by contacting the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department at 706-857-3377.