A burglary over the weekend was reported at D&D Trailer on Highway 27 in Trion. The owner of D&D Trailer, Levi Dodd, discovered the break-in and provided crucial surveillance footage, leading to the identification of a man and a woman.
Motorists traveling on Interstate 75 southbound are being advised to brace for significant delays on Tuesday, October 7th, as Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT) maintenance crews execute necessary shoulder repairs.
The Menlo Barn Dance, located at 5337 Highway 48, suffered catastrophic damage to its interior after a fire was discovered late Thursday afternoon.
Two individuals died Tuesday in a fatal hang-gliding accident shortly after launching from Lookout Mountain, according to the Tri-State Mutual Aid Association.
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.