A Walker County man has been sentenced to life in prison following a jury trial in Lafayette, Georgia, according to a press release from the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit District Attorney’s Office.
Law enforcement responded to an incident in Menlo on Thursday morning. According to Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader, the domestic incident started when a suspect was threatening a woman who hid in a closet and dialed 911. The victim left her phone on so that dispatchers and law enforcement could hear. According to Sheriff Schrader, when law enforcement arrived the suspect surrendered without incident. He was taken to the Chattooga County Jail to face charges. WZQZ will have more information as it becomes available.
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office says deputies and investigators were dispatched to a residence south of Holland off Highway 100 before noon on Monday, December 8, 2025, after a deceased body was discovered inside the home.
Sheriff’s officials say that upon arrival, investigators located a body in the latter stages of decomposition. Investigators then secured a search warrant for the residence and property. The GBI was requested to assist, including a crime scene technician and agent, and Coroner McElhaney also responded to the scene.
Preliminary findings suggest the individual had been deceased for an extended period of time, possibly more than one year. The investigation remains in the early stages, and attempts to locate and notify next of kin are underway.
Authorities report there were no signs of forced entry, and it appears the resident lived alone. Sheriff Mark A. Schrader said at this time investigators do not believe there is a safety concern for area residents. The body will be sent to the GBI Medical Examiner’s Office for examination, and more information is expected to be released later.
Georgia state Sen. Colton Moore, who represents Senate District 53 (including Chattooga County and surrounding Northwest Georgia communities), is signaling a run for Congress in Georgia’s 14th District, pitching himself as a combative conservative ready to take his fight from Atlanta to Washington.
Governor Brian Kemp announced on Monday that the Georgia Lottery Corporation has now raised more than $30 billion for education since the lottery first began in 1993. State leaders say this milestone represents decades of investment in Georgia’s students, from early learning through the state’s Pre-K program to higher education through the HOPE Scholarship and Grant programs.
The 14th Congressional District Republican Party has released an official update following Congresswoman Marjorie Taylor Greene’s announcement that she intends to resign, with her seat becoming officially vacant on January 5th, 2026. Under Georgia law, that vacancy triggers a special election to fill the remainder of the current term.
Commissioner Andy Allen has appointed Charlie Long as the new Chattooga County Animal Control Director
Chattooga County Animal Control is undergoing significant changes as county leadership announces a temporary shelter closure, new operational policies, and the appointment of a new director to guide the department’s future.
A 61-year-old Summerville man is facing a series of drug-related charges after authorities say they found illegal substances on him both during his arrest and after he arrived at jail.
The Georgia Department of Education has released its 2026 legislative priorities, outlining key goals that will shape State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ discussions with lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session and guide the agency’s work in the years ahead.
A wave of public input over the last several days has prompted the Town of Trion to halt immediate changes to its visual identity and continue using its current town logo. The decision came during the Town Council’s regular meeting Thursday night, where council members voted unanimously to retain the existing logo while exploring new design options.