Mr. Jonathan Clifford “Johnny” Gregg, Obit. (C)

Mr. Jonathan Clifford “Johnny” Gregg, age 82 of Cartersville, Georgia passed away Sunday, August 2, 2026 at his residence.

Mr. Gregg was born in Subligna, Georgia on March 26, 1944, son of the late Milburn Hugh Gregg and Myrtle Carrie Houser Gregg.  He was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving during the Vietnam War and was retired from Lockheed.  Mr. Gregg was an avid model train enthusiast and had built many train and city models. He also enjoyed woodworking, where he built cabinets and furniture.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Gregg was preceded in death by his son, Larry Gregg; two brothers, W.B. Scott and Lamar Gregg; and a brother-in-law, Tony Scott.

Mr. Gregg is survived by his wife, Karen Gregg; sister, Sue Scott; nieces and nephews, Jeff and Heather Coley, Jamie and Miranda Coley, Jerry Lynn Coley, Donna and Vick Sykes, Danny Scott and Ricky and Debbie Scott; and a number of additional nieces, nephews, cousins and extended family members.

Memorial Inurnment Services for Mr. Gregg will be held Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:00 P.M. in the Green Hills Memory Gardens with Rev. Jeff Shaver officiating. The United States Navy will be in charge of Military Funeral Honors.

There will be no formal visitation.

Arrest Report – Tuesday – August 4, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, August 4, 2026:

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Daily Storm Chances Continue Across Northwest Georgia Through The Week

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect another stretch of typical summer weather this week, with warm afternoons and scattered showers and thunderstorms developing each day.

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Chattooga County Animal Shelter Closing Early Today For Rescue Transport

Anyone planning to visit the Chattooga County Animal Shelter today should be aware that the shelter will close before lunch while staff members assist with a rescue transport.

The Friends of Chattooga County Animal Shelter say the temporary closure will allow several dogs to be transferred to a rescue organization, giving them an opportunity to begin the next chapter of their lives.

The shelter appreciates the public’s understanding and support as staff work to help the animals find new homes through rescue.

For questions, contact the Chattooga County Animal Shelter at 706-857-0679. If no one is available to answer, callers are encouraged to leave a message, and shelter staff will return calls as soon as possible.

Commissioner Clarifies Scope Of Tiny Home Development Moratorium

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen is clarifying the county’s newly adopted 180-day moratorium on tiny home developments and container homes following questions from residents.

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Georgia DNR Releases 2026 Dove Field Forecast

The Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division has released its 2026 Wildlife Management Area dove field forecast to help hunters prepare for the upcoming season.

The forecast was compiled following months of preparation by Game Management staff and provides information about field conditions at participating WMAs across Georgia. DNR officials emphasize that the ratings describe only the condition of each field and are not predictions of dove numbers or hunting success.

Hunters can use the forecast to review familiar hunting areas or consider visiting a new location this season.

Many WMA dove fields are available only through quota hunts. Hunters interested in those locations must submit their applications through GoOutdoorsGeorgia.com by August 15.

The complete forecast and additional dove-hunting information are available through the Georgia Wildlife Resources Division.

View the 2026 WMA Dove Field Forecast here  https://georgiawildlife.com/hunting/dove

Chattooga County Schools Transitioning To ParentSquare Communication Platform

Chattooga County Schools is making the switch from the Remind messaging system to ParentSquare for the 2026-2027 school year.

District officials say ParentSquare will serve as a single platform for school and district communication, allowing families to receive announcements, emergency alerts, forms, permission slips, volunteer opportunities, and other important information in one place.

Parents and guardians will continue to receive messages through their preferred method, including text message, email, or the ParentSquare app, with support for multiple languages.

The school district says additional information about setting up accounts and using the new platform will be shared with families in the coming weeks.

Two Hays State Prison Inmates Indicted In Fatal Stabbing Case

Nearly six months after a deadly stabbing inside Hays State Prison, a Chattooga County grand jury has indicted two inmates on murder charges in connection with the killing.

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