
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 19, 2026:

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 19, 2026:

Another hot and humid day is ahead across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia today, with mostly sunny skies and a high near 96 degrees. Heat index values could reach around 102, so anyone spending time outdoors should take precautions during the hottest part of the afternoon.

It was a split Friday night for Chattooga County’s two high school football teams, with the Trion Bulldogs rolling to a 49-0 shutout win over Lakeview-Fort Oglethorpe, while the Chattooga Indians fell 27-17 on the road at Ridgeland.

As cooler weather approaches and more people head outdoors, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources is reminding Northwest Georgia residents that fall is also an especially active feeding period for black bears.

North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation customers who still receive their monthly electric bill through the mail will soon have to pay extra for that service.

The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has announced the fall 2026 recipients of a scholarship established in memory of a longtime GNTC administrator who dedicated more than two decades to helping students succeed.

Saturday will be a busy day across Chattooga County and the surrounding area, with Finster Fest, a community food distribution, activities at Sloppy Floyd State Park, a special Trion High School event, and several events just a short drive away.

Two people already jailed on methamphetamine trafficking charges are now facing additional charges after authorities say a 2-year-old child was found living in unsafe conditions at an Armuchee-area residence.
According to Floyd County Jail records, the new charges stem from the execution of a search warrant on September 4 at a home on Turkey Mountain Road.
Investigators say the child was living inside a bug-infested residence where methamphetamine was within reach. Authorities allege the conditions inside the home were so unhealthy that they caused physical and mental pain to the child.
45-year-old Roland Jovan Johnson and 27-year-old Marissa Shaye Cannon are each charged with second-degree cruelty to children.
Both Johnson and Cannon were already being held in jail following their earlier arrests in connection with the Turkey Mountain Road investigation.
They had previously been booked on charges including trafficking methamphetamine and possession of methamphetamine with intent to distribute.
The additional child cruelty charges were filed after investigators reviewed the conditions found inside the residence during the September 4 search

A Cartersville woman was charged with driving under the influence after a city police officer reported seeing her vehicle speeding and having difficulty maintaining its lane early Wednesday morning.

United Community Bank is reminding older adults and their families to stay alert for financial scams that use phone calls, text messages and emails designed to appear as though they are coming from a trusted bank, business or even a family member.