Here’s the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 22, 2025:
The City of Summerville is currently conducting essential fire hydrant testing throughout its water system, a process expected to continue throughout the late Spring and early Summer of 2025.
Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for a week of scattered thunderstorms, according to the latest weather forecast. While widespread severe weather is not anticipated, isolated thunderstorms are expected to develop this afternoon and evening and continue intermittently through next Monday.
One person is dead and another had been taken into custody in connection with a two-vehicle accident that happened early this morning on Highway 48 (the Menlo Highway). The Georgia State Patrol told WZQZ News that a pickup truck traveling eastbound on Highway 48 was struck by an oncoming pickup truck that was traveling westbound. The driver of the westbound truck crossed over the centerline and hit the other truck head-on. David Joe Gill of Cloudland was the driver of the eastbound truck and was critically injured in the accident. Gill was transported to a Rome hospital where he succumbed to his injuries. The driver of the westbound vehicle was identified as David Michael Arnold, age 47 of Trion. Arnold was not injured and was taken into custody and charged with second-degree vehicular homicide and failure to maintain a single lane.
A tragic two-vehicle collision in Rock Springs, Georgia, has claimed the lives of two individuals and left one seriously injured, Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson confirmed earlier today.
The incident occurred on Highway 27 near Industrial Drive. According to the Georgia State Patrol (GSP), who are currently investigating the scene, a gray Toyota Tacoma was traveling south on Highway 27 in the left lane when the accident unfolded. “The driver of the Tacoma abruptly steered left into the left northbound lane, struck the front of a gray Jeep Renegade, also traveling north, with the front of the Tacoma,” GSP stated in their preliminary report. The impact caused the Tacoma to overturn.
A black Nissan Rogue, which was traveling north in the right northbound lane behind the Renegade, attempted to avoid the collision. However, the Rogue struck the driver-side rear of the overturned Tacoma. Tragically, the drivers of both the Toyota Tacoma and the Jeep Renegade were pronounced dead at the scene due to injuries sustained in the crash. Another person was injured and had to be airlifted to a nearby hospital for treatment. Their condition remains unknown at this time.
The GSP is continuing their investigation into the cause of the accident. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
A Henagar woman was killed in a motorcycle crash Sunday afternoon.
The wreck happened at about 5:55 p.m. on Alabama 35 near the 12-mile marker, about six miles north of Gaylesville, in Cherokee County.
According to the Alabama Law Enforcement Agency, 21-year-old Christina T. Powell was killed when the motorcycle she was driving left the roadway and hit several trees. She was thrown from the motorcycle and was pronounced dead at the scene.
The DeKalb County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the homicide of a Mentone man following a shooting incident on Thursday evening. Marcus Adams Battles, 39, of Mentone, was found deceased inside a vehicle that had crashed into a residence on AL Highway 117.
Georgia Superintendent Richard Woods visited Chattooga County Schools on Tuesday to recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of their Math and Literacy Leaders. The visit highlighted students’ and educators’ dedication and hard work in promoting excellence in these critical areas. Chattooga High School was recognized as a Math Leader, while Menlo and Summerville Middle School were recognized as Literacy Leaders.
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A significant shift in leadership has occurred within the Chattooga County Republican Party, following elections held at the Chattooga Senior Center this past Saturday. A large crowd of party members gathered to cast their votes, resulting in the election of a new slate of officers. Meredith Rosson was elected as the new Chair of the Chattooga County Republican Party. Serving alongside her will be Ron Williams and Jimmy Lenderman as Vice Chairs, Kevin Gilliland as Treasurer, and Herb Skelton as Secretary. The election marks a turning point for the local Republican Party, as the previous leadership had implemented several measures that sparked concern amongst Republican voters. A key point of contention was the vetting of candidates for office in 2024, a practice which drew criticism from many local Republicans who felt that the selection of candidates should be left to the voters at the ballot box, not determined by party leaders. Sources within the Chattooga County Republican Party have expressed optimism to WZQZ News that the new leadership will foster a more inclusive and transparent environment for all Republican voters within the county. The hope is that the change will revitalize the party and encourage greater participation from all members.