According to a report released last week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s office, two men, Darius RayQuan Anderson and Justin Noah Minnitee, were arrested earlier this month in Summerville after a drone crash on Highway 27 that led to the discovery of illegal substances. The incident began when a witness saw a red Nissan Versa pick up the crashed drone and a black bag before leaving the scene. The vehicle was traced to a nearby McDonald’s, and later a traffic stop was initiated on Rome Boulevard. Upon searching the vehicle, officers found a substantial amount of marijuana, along with cocaine, vacuum-sealed tobacco, and other drug-related items. Anderson’s driver’s license was suspended, and both men were charged with possession of marijuana with intent to distribute, possession of cocaine, and driving with a suspended license. Additional items, including 15 Suboxone strips, were seized as well. The suspects were booked into the Chattooga County Jail. This incident has raised concerns about drug trafficking and the role of technology in illegal activities. The investigation is ongoing, with all seized items submitted as evidence for analysis.

Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger wants Congress to focus on election reform in the upcoming Republican-controlled government. He praised Georgia’s election administrators and highlighted the state’s transparent and secure elections with record turnout.

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On Wednesday, November 13,2024 around 8PM, the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit Drug Task Force (DTF) was attempting to make an arrest on a subject, for Trafficking Methamphetamine in Chattooga County, at the Dollar Store in the Gore area. The driver later identified as Amar Diablo Bodrick, 43 year old of Rome, Georgia, was driving a gold Chevrolet SUV when he fled the scene, ramming a DTF vehicle causing damage to the front of the vehicle.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, November 15, 2024:

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, in collaboration with the Georgia State Patrol, is actively seeking information regarding a tragic incident that occurred early Saturday morning, resulting in the death of a pedestrian on Highway 114, just south of Lyerly in the Chattoogaville area.

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A Tennessee man has been identified as the fatality in a crash that happened on Highway 27 after a high speed chase.

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Atrium Health Floyd’s Dr. Kristin Ray Suggests Some Helpful Tips 

Menopause, mammograms and massive hormonal shifts. As women approach midlife (commonly described as between 40 and 65 years of age), there comes with it a new set of unique challenges.

At an age where many women are active caregivers and at the peak of their career, this can be a difficult time to be going through the emotional and physical changes that come with menopause. But for most women, getting older doesn’t mean their health has to take a downward spiral. “It’s never too late to adopt healthier habits,” said Dr. Kristin Ray, who sees patients at Atrium Health Floyd Primary Care Family Medicine at 28 John Davenport Drive, Rome.

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The Walker County Commissioners Meeting will be held tomorrow in LaFayette. The meeting takes place at 6:30 p.m. at Courthouse Annex III at 201 S Main Street and will be streamed live on the county’s Facebook page. You can see a complete agenda for tomorrow’s meeting below.  The public is invited to attend.

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Chattooga Family Connection is hosting its 8th Annual Home for the Holidays Food Distribution on Thursday, November 21, 2024, at the Community Resource Center of Chattooga on Eleanor Avenue in Summerville. The event is from 1 p. m. to 3 p. m. , providing one turkey breast per car to Chattooga County residents. Coordinator Maisha Ludy expressed gratitude for donations received, emphasizing the importance of community support. Families can enjoy a warm meal during the holiday season thanks to the generosity of contributors from around Chattooga County.

The Supreme Court of Georgia has decided that an open records lawsuit against Athens district attorney Deborah Gonzalez can move forward. This comes after arguments were made by Gonzalez that the state’s open records law does not apply to her as she is a constitutional officer of Georgia’s judicial branch. The lawsuit was initiated by Athens-Clarke County resident Jarrod Miller in June 2023, who sought public records regarding serious issues such as staff shortages and ineffective prosecutions in Gonzalez’s office. In response, Gonzalez claimed that Miller did not have the standing to file such a lawsuit. However, the Georgia Supreme Court unanimously ruled that Gonzalez did not demonstrate that the trial court made a reversible error when it rejected her arguments. The court also clarified that Gonzalez can be held liable in her official capacity as the custodian of public records.