Chattooga County’s housing market presented a mixed picture in August 2025, with home sales experiencing a notable decline while median prices continued their upward trajectory. According to recent data from Redfin, the county saw fewer transactions compared to the previous year, even as property values appreciated.
A 23-year-old Summerville woman was arrested on Friday of last week after an altercation on North Street. According to the Summerville Police Department, police were called to a residence where a woman was screaming and cursing with children present. When officers arrived on the scene, they determined that the woman was disturbing the peace and charged her with disorderly conduct. According to a report, the woman was also involved in a physical altercation at the same residence. Cheyenne Pangle was arrested and booked into the Chattooga County Jail on the charges.
Jarvis Jackson, 43, has been convicted in Walker County Superior Court for two separate and violent criminal incidents, including the brutal assault of a former girlfriend and the shooting of a family pet during an attack on his new wife. The convictions came after a bench trial presided over by Judge Christopher Arnt.
A 25-year-old Chattooga County man lost his life Saturday night following a fatal ATV accident on West Armuchee Road, according to the Georgia State Patrol.
A 19-year-old was arrested Friday night after a two-vehicle crash on Highway 27 at Back Penn Road left a family, including a 5-month-old infant, injured, and the driver attempting to flee the scene. Miguel Jimenez faces multiple charges, including DUI, hit-and-run, and improper use of a turn lane, following the incident.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) has announced the appointment of Joel Dillingham as the new District 6 Area 4 Manager. Dillingham steps into the leadership role with a wealth of experience, bringing 18 years of dedicated service to GDOT. In his new capacity, he will be responsible for overseeing all construction and maintenance projects within Area 4, a region encompassing Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, and Walker counties in northwest Georgia.
Chattooga County Animal Control and Shelter has announced the unfortunate cancellation of their highly anticipated Halloween movie night event, originally scheduled to take place at the Chattooga County Ag Center on October 25, 2025.
A Summerville woman was arrested on September 16, following a reported domestic disturbance on Church Street that allegedly involved physical aggression and the theft of a cellphone. Katelyn Martin surrendered to Summerville Police after officers were dispatched to the scene.
Two individuals are facing drug possession charges after a routine traffic stop in Chattooga County on September 17, led to the discovery of suspected methamphetamine.
Special Agent in Charge (SAC) Joe Montgomery, a towering figure in law enforcement for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit, has retired this week after an extraordinary 41-year career with the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI). Of his four decades of service, 31 years were dedicated specifically to the communities within the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit.
