Arrest Report – Monday – October 11, 2021

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 11, 2021:

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Blackmon Obits (M)

Mr. Gregory Scott Blackmon, Mrs. Barbara Jean Blackmon, and Mr. William Edward “Billy” Blackmon, Sr., all died in the month of September, 2021.

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Update On Coronavirus In Northwest Georgia

A total of 4,161 new cases of coronavirus and 164 more virus-related deaths were reported across Georgia last week by the state Department of Public Health.

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Summerville City Council Meeting This Evening

The Summerville City Council will hold their regular monthly meeting coming up this evening at 5 PM.

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Wanted Man Jailed In Floyd County

Last week, Floyd County Sheriff’s deputies arrested a man wanted for first-degree arson, aggravated assault, & first-degree cruelty to children warrants.

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Holiday Today – What’s Closed?

Today is Columbus Day, a Federal holiday and because of that, there are several closings that you need to be aware of.

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Nation’s Top Health Expert Says Trick-Or-Treating Is “Fine” For This Halloween

The government’s top infectious diseases expert says families can feel safe trick-or-treating outdoors this year for Halloween as COVID-19 cases in the U.S. decline, especially for those who are vaccinated.

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LaFayette Man Arrested After Temper Tantrum At Jacks Restaurant

A LaFayette man was arrested after an altercation at Jacks Restaurant in Summerville on Wednesday of last week. 

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COVID Cases Drop Dramatically In Both Local School Systems

Both local school systems are reporting dramatic drops in the number of COVID-19 cases.   In the weekly reports released on Friday, Chattooga County Schools show only 10 cases system-wide.  Trion Schools reported no cases over the past week.  Both school systems are out of school this week for fall break.

Former Georgia Lawmaker Gets 8 Years In Prison For Racketeering

A former Georgia state lawmaker and university regent was sentenced to eight years in prison for racketeering, the state attorney general’s office announced.

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