Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, February 8, 2025:
Residents of Northwest Georgia are waking up to temperatures in the low 60’s and cloudy skies. Today, skies will remain cloudy, but mostly dry across the area, with highs int he low to mid-70’s. Patchy dense fog might occur this morning where low clouds are minimal and winds are calm. Tonight, showers are likely with mostly cloudy skies, westerly winds gusting to 15 mph, and low temperatures in the low 50’s. Chance of rain overnight is 70%.
Chattooga County voters will go to the polls in March to decide on renewing the one-penny Special Local Option Sales Tax (SPLOST) for another five years. County Commissioner Andy Allen is encouraging voters to support this extension.
Chef Greg Paulson, program director and instructor of the Culinary Arts program at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC), and his family won the grand prize on “Family Feud.”
U. S. Senator Jon Ossoff is urging the Trump Administration to quickly provide expanded Social Security benefits for Georgia law enforcement and teachers. Along with a bipartisan group of Senators, he is calling for immediate delivery of full benefits under the Social Security Fairness Act, which he supported. This act repealed the Windfall Elimination Provision (WEP) and the Government Pension Offset (GPO) that lower or eliminate Social Security benefits for certain workers. Sen. Ossoff emphasizes the need for quick action due to the long wait times stated by the Social Security Administration. He also seeks monthly updates on the implementation status and continues to improve conditions for Georgia seniors through various legislation. See the full press release from Senator Ossoff below:
Every child deserves a safe, loving home and the promise of a bright future, especially those navigating the complexities of foster care. Court Appointed Special Advocates for Children (CASA) is seeking compassionate individuals to step up and make a lasting difference in the lives of these vulnerable children.
Georgia lawmakers have filed legislation on Monday to ban automated speed detection cameras in school zones due to concerns about their enforcement. In a time of political division, one things it appears a lot of Democrats and Republicans agree on is that school zone cameras in Georgia have overstepped their bounds.
The Chattooga County Beekeepers group will meet at 7 PM. on February 11, 2023, at the county agricultural center off Highway 100. The meeting will feature a presentation by Gary Rains, an experienced beekeeper from Walker County, who will discuss spring hive inspection. This event will provide practical knowledge for both new and experienced beekeepers. Attendees can ask questions and learn effective techniques. All interested individuals are encouraged to attend and learn about the role of bees and responsible beekeeping. For more details, contact the Chattooga County Beekeepers group.
Kenneth Eugene Sellers, a 47-year-old man, was arrested recently following an incident that began with a report of shoplifting at the Walmart Apprehension Prevention office.
Noelia Sargento has won the EAGLE Award at Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) for 2025 and is a regional finalist for the State EAGLE Award. She was named a finalist at the recent awards banquet. Eight finalists will compete at the EAGLE Leadership Institute for the state title in March. The state winner represents the Adult Education program for a year and participates in speaking engagements. Sargento completed her High School Equivalency (HSE) through GNTC’s program in June 2024 while balancing a full-time job and family. She aims to encourage the Hispanic community and support ESL and job training programs. Currently, she studies Business Management at GNTC and plans to own a food service business post-graduation. Sargento values the program’s flexibility and support, seeing it as a pathway to career advancement and self-confidence.