Northwest Georgia is in for a notably mild stretch to start the workweek, with temperatures running 10 to 25 degrees above average across the region.
Deputies responded to a reported domestic dispute late Sunday night that ended with a man being shot at a residence on Highway 337 north of Chelsea, according to Sheriff Mark A. Schrader.
The call came in at approximately 9:30 p.m., and deputies were dispatched to the location after receiving a report that the dispute had escalated and a male had been shot. The victim was transported to an area hospital for treatment. His condition was not released.
Sheriff Schrader said the shooter remained on the scene and has been cooperative with deputies and investigators.
Authorities indicated that additional information will be released later as the investigation continues.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county made it through the 2025 budget year without using a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN), a common short-term borrowing tool used by local governments to cover expenses while waiting for tax revenues to come in.
A proposed bill at the Georgia Capitol, House Bill 211, could change how PFAS-related lawsuits move forward in the state, and opponents say it may limit legal options for communities dealing with contaminated drinking water, including Summerville water customers impacted by PFAS.
Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a signal that layoffs remain relatively low even as other indicators show the job market cooling.
Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Fighting Hunger ~ Feeding Hope 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Summerville. The event benefits the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County, supporting local families through food assistance and other resources.
Sergeant Bruce Coker and Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing several employees for their dedicated service and announcing its 2025 Employee of the Year honorees across multiple divisions.
Shane Kyle Gregory, Jr., 32, was arrested after deputies with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic incident at a home on Filter Plant Road in Summerville.