Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 7, 2026:
Due to downed trees in the area that have resulted in a power outage at Menlo School, and with no estimated timeline for power to be restored, Menlo School will be closed today, Friday, August 7, 2026. All other Chattooga County Schools will operate on a normal schedule. We appreciate the understanding of our Menlo School families and staff as crews work to address the outage. Please stay safe when traveling in areas affected by downed trees and power lines.
Another hot and humid August afternoon is ahead across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected to develop as temperatures climb.
Three people were arrested after investigators executed search warrants at two residences this week in Grove Oak, a rural community in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama.
Animal Advocates of Chattooga County is helping spread the word about an upcoming transportation opportunity for Chattooga County pet owners seeking affordable spay and neuter services through My Kids Have Paws Veterinary Services.
Country music stars Lauren Alaina and Mark Wills will headline the 2026 Labor Day at the Post celebration in Fort Oglethorpe on Monday, September 7, with a full day of free entertainment and family activities planned.
The free event will take place from 9 a.m. until 9 p.m. at Barnhardt Circle in Fort Oglethorpe.
Live music begins at 1 p.m. with James Rogers, followed by Shelby Mosteller at 2 p.m., Hiwassee Bend at 3 p.m., Remembering January at 4 p.m., and special guest The Singing Barber, Noah Peters, at 5 p.m. Mark Wills will perform at 6 p.m., with Walker County native and Grand Ole Opry member Lauren Alaina taking the stage at 7:30 p.m.
In addition to the music, the celebration will feature a classic car show from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. with awards at 3:30 p.m., along with food trucks from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m., a local vendor market from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and a free Kids Zone and petting zoo from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Admission is free, and organizers invite residents from across Northwest Georgia and the Chattanooga area to enjoy a full day of music, food, shopping, classic cars and family-friendly activities.
The District Attorney’s Office for the Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is accepting applications for a circuit-paid Assistant District Attorney position.
Georgia Highlands College is celebrating a major milestone, announcing it has served more than 250,000 community members since the institution was founded more than 50 years ago. The achievement reflects the college’s longstanding commitment to providing higher education opportunities across Northwest Georgia while continuing to expand its academic programs, enrollment and community partnerships.