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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, May 27, 2026:
Sgt. Anthony Augustus Gilleland, Jr. age 59 of Trion, Georgia passed away Monday, May 25, 2026 at his residence.
Anthony was born in Rome, Georgia on August 19, 1966, son of the late Anthony A. Gilleland, Sr. and Linda Brown Proctor. He was a Sergeant with the Walker County Sheriff’s office and was of the Christian Faith. Anthony was an avid Alabama Football Fan, “Roll Tide” and loved spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, Anthony was preceded in death by his step-father, John Proctor; sister, Carrie Colbert; brother, Stacy Colbert; mother-in-law, Ann Devine and a great-grandson, Everett Carmody.
Anthony is survived by his wife of 32 years, Carrie Gilleland; Sons, James Gilleland, Trevor Flannigan and Lee Hudson; daughters, Jennifer Gilleland and Jessica Stricklin; brothers, David Gilleland and Chris Proctor; grandchildren, Briar, Roone, Grace, Jack, Joanne, Karolyne, Dillard, Lily and Dean; one great-grandson, Daniel; and a number of nieces, nephews, cousins and special family and friends.
Funeral Service for Anthony will be held Saturday, May 30, 2026 at 1:00 P.M. in the Chapel of the Coffman Funeral Home with Rev. Neil Brown officiating. Honorary Pallbearers will be J.J., Trevor, Lee, David, Chris and all of his law enforcement brothers and sisters.
Anthony’s family will receive friends Saturday morning from 11:00 A.M. until the service hour.
Coffman Funeral Home and Crematory is honored to be serving the family of Sgt. Anthony A. Gilleland, Jr.
Northwest Georgia will get a little break from the heavier coverage of showers and storms today and Thursday, but the rainy pattern is far from over.
Tuesday evening, the Floyd County Commission approved Arnold & Itkin LLP as lead counsel to represent the county in pursuing legal claims connected to PFAS contamination affecting local landfills, drinking water wells, parks, and other public properties.
May is National Foster Care Month, and local officials are encouraging families in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia to consider opening their homes to children in need.
According to Georgia foster care data, more than 10,800 children are currently in foster care statewide, with hundreds of children still waiting for permanent homes and supportive families.
The Georgia Division of Family and Children Services says foster parents play a critical role in providing safe, stable, and caring environments for children who have been removed from unsafe situations because of abuse, neglect, or other family crises.
Officials say there continues to be a need for additional foster families in rural communities like Chattooga County, especially for sibling groups, teenagers, and children with special needs.
People interested in becoming foster parents must complete training, background checks, and home evaluations before children can be placed in their care. State officials say foster families receive support services and guidance throughout the process.
The Chattooga County DFCS office is located at 102 Highway 48 in Summerville, and residents can call 706-857-0817 for more information about fostering or adopting children.
Additional statewide foster care information is also available by calling 1-877-210-KIDS.
Shorter University has announced a new partnership with Kennesaw State University that will give students the opportunity to earn two bachelor’s degrees at the same time.
Through the program, students can graduate with a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Shorter University and a Bachelor of Science in Engineering from KSU’s Southern Polytechnic College of Engineering and Engineering Technology.
Students will complete 45 credit hours at Shorter before transferring to Kennesaw State. The coursework has been aligned so credits transfer smoothly and students remain on track toward graduation.
Shorter Provost Dr. John Reams said the partnership gives students a strong pathway toward careers in engineering and mathematics while expanding academic opportunities.
Students who complete the requirements for the Shorter mathematics degree will receive that degree through reverse transfer while finishing their engineering degree at KSU.
For more information, visit shorter.edu/admissions or call 706-233-7319.
A Summerville man was arrested by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office following a late-night traffic stop and drug investigation on Saturday, May 23.