Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 12, 2026:
A Fire Danger Statement remains in effect for all of north and central Georgia, including Chattooga County and surrounding Northwest Georgia communities, until 6PM today due to low relative humidity levels and dry conditions.
AAA is reminding Georgia drivers to keep safety at the center of their Valentine’s Day plans, warning that romantic dinners, parties, and late-night outings can also bring a rise in risky behavior behind the wheel.
Georgia’s hospitals are getting ready for the money by treating it like a competitive, time-boxed grant opportunity rather than a bailout. The Georgia Department of Community Health (DCH), which applied for and will manage the funds, is setting up a grant process where eligible providers must apply and show their projects “cannot maintain the status quo,” with the dollars needing to be allocated by October 2026.
Residents in Chattooga County will have the opportunity to learn the art of sourdough baking this weekend at a free, hands-on class in Summerville.
The Summerville Seventh-day Adventist Church is hosting a Sourdough Bread Class on Sunday, February 15 at 4 p.m. The class will be held at the church, located at 1759 Highway 114 in Summerville.
Organizers say the beginner-friendly class will teach participants how to make a classic sourdough loaf from scratch. Each attendee will receive a sourdough starter to take home, allowing them to continue baking after the class.
The event is free and open to the public, but organizers ask that attendees RSVP in advance so enough starters can be prepared. Friends are welcome to attend.
RSVP is required – Register HERE
A new locally owned skincare business is celebrating its official opening this week in Summerville.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s online activity after sharing a report about two Florida girls who were allegedly abducted by a man they had been communicating with for months through popular apps.
New home construction in unincorporated Walker County slowed in 2025 as rising construction costs pushed home prices higher, but county officials say activity remains historically strong despite the slowdown.