A 70-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County after deputies responded to a reported suspicious person and vehicle call on Highway 114 and later charged him with criminal trespass and false report of a crime, according to an incident arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
A new statewide initiative will soon place opioid overdose reversal kits in every Georgia public school, as state education and behavioral health leaders move to strengthen emergency preparedness amid the opioid crisis.
Summerville’s youngest gridiron standouts are heading back to Tifton with a state title on the line. The Summerville 8U and 12U football teams will play for the GRPA State Championship in Tifton, Georgia, this Saturday, December 13, after strong regional victories this past weekend—also in Tifton.
Help is on the way for families across Chattooga County today, Thursday, December 11, as There’s Hope for the Hungry arrives at Central Avenue Baptist Church in Trion for a free grocery giveaway.
Chattooga County man was arrested and faces misdemeanor charges after a traffic stop on Dec. 4, according to an incident arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
AAA projects 122.4 million Americans will travel at least 50 miles from home during the 13-day year-end holiday period from December 20 through January 1, a 2.2% increase over 2024 and higher than last year’s record. For Georgia, AAA forecasts a new milestone as well, projecting 3.8 million Georgians will travel during the same stretch, with the vast majority expected to drive and nearly 200,000 expected to fly.
The Chattooga County Schools Choral Department is inviting the community to a night of holiday music with its annual Christmas concert, “Unity: Let’s Celebrate Together,” happening tonight (December 11) at 7 p.m. at Chattooga High School. The program is expected to feature seasonal favorites and performances that highlight the talent and hard work of student singers, offering families a festive way to celebrate the season together while supporting local students.
Holiday giving is picking up speed as The Salvation Army’s Red Kettle and Angel Tree campaigns continue to see strong community support this season. Organizers say donations and participation are trending upward as more people look for ways to help neighbors in need during the holidays.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 10, 2025:
Drivers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should be prepared for a tricky start to the day, as patchy dense fog is expected through about 10 a.m. Wednesday, especially in low-lying areas and valleys. Visibility may drop quickly from one stretch of road to the next, so slow down, use low beams, and leave extra following distance during the morning commute.
