Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, March 24, 2026:
MR. JACKY JARRELLS, age 70, of Back Penn Road, Summerville, Georgia, passed away Monday morning, March 23, 2026, in a Rome hospital following an illness. He was born on September 11, 1955 in Welch, West Virginia to the late Morton and Edna Canada Jarrells. Mr. Jarrells was retired mechanic for Smith Iron Works. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, the late Larry Jarrells, James Jarrells, and Patricia McMillon; girl friend, the late Phyllis Coleman.
Surviving are sons, Robert (Jennifer) Jarrells, Jackie (Tubby) Jarrells, Phillip (Kristta) Jarrells, Elmer (Tammy Crews), Jarrells, Chris (Juanita) Reed, Tressie (Priscilla) Johnson; grandchildren, Jayden & Jaysten Jarrells, Jousha & Tabbie Jarrells, Isabell & Jeremiah Crews.
Visitation will be Wednesday, March 26th, from 4 until 6 P.M. at Earle Rainwater Funeral Home.
Earle Rainwater Funeral Home in charge of arrangements for Mr. Jacky Jerrells.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect mild and dry conditions through midweek, but officials are warning of an increased fire danger Tuesday afternoon into the evening.
A weak wedge of cooler air is settling into the region, bringing partly cloudy skies, gusty northeast winds, and seasonable temperatures in the mid to upper 60s. Behind a recent cold front, much drier air has moved in, dropping humidity levels into the 20–30% range.
Forecasters say areas north of I-20, including Northwest Georgia, could see relative humidity fall below 25% for several hours Tuesday. Combined with dry vegetation and breezy conditions, this has prompted a high fire danger alert for the region.
Conditions remain calm and dry into Wednesday, with little to no chance of rain. However, a warming trend begins later in the week, with temperatures climbing into the upper 70s and low 80s by Thursday.
A weak cold front could bring a slight chance of scattered showers to far north Georgia by Friday, but overall, quiet and seasonable weather is expected heading into the weekend.
Officials urge residents to avoid outdoor burning during peak fire danger periods and to use caution with anything that could spark a fire.
Today
Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 69. Northeast wind 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 20 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46. East wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 68. Southeast wind around 5 mph, with gusts as high as 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 50. Southeast wind around 5 mph becoming calm.
Thursday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 82. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 15 mph.
Thursday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 58.
Friday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 85.
Friday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Saturday
Sunny, with a high near 67.
Saturday Night
Mostly clear, with a low around 43.
Sunday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 68.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 46.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 76.
The City of Summerville has announced a billing error that affected customers enrolled in the Senior and Disabled Citizen Sanitation Discount Program.
According to city officials, some eligible residents did not receive the full discounted rate on sanitation services in bills issued in early March 2026. The correct monthly rate for qualifying customers is $6.49, but some were mistakenly charged $10.51.
City staff have identified the issue and are actively working to correct bills generated after March 3. Officials say any customers who were overcharged will receive a credit on their April 2026 bill.
The City encourages anyone with questions or concerns about their sanitation bill to contact Summerville City Hall at 706-859-0900.
Georgia drivers are paying more at the pump again this week, as rising crude oil prices continue to push fuel costs higher across the state.
The average price for a gallon of regular gasoline in Georgia climbed to $3.69, up 18 cents from last week, $1.00 higher than last month, and 76 cents above this time last year. At that price, filling a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $55.35.
While the skies will be filled with high-flying action, there will be just as much to see on the ground when the Wings Over North Georgia (WONG) Air Show returns April 3-4 at the Richard B. Russell Regional Airport.
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has announced several bids awarded after last Friday’s bid deadline, covering equipment purchases and facility improvements across the county.
Families in Chattooga County will have a chance to enjoy a festive spring outing when the Easter Bunny returns to Sloppy Floyd State Park next month for a special photo event.
Friends of Sloppy Floyd will host “Photos With the Easter Bunny” on Saturday, April 4, from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at the park office. Visitors are invited to bring their cameras and stop by for pictures with the Easter Bunny during the two-hour event.
The event offers local families a fun way to celebrate the Easter season and enjoy time together at the park.
A $10 ParkPass is required to attend.
The Floyd County Historic Courthouse was evacuated Monday afternoon after a fire was discovered inside the building around 2:20 p.m.
According to Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord, all employees inside the courthouse were safely evacuated. Crews with the Rome-Floyd Fire Department responded to the scene and were working to contain the fire.
As of mid-afternoon, roads in the downtown area were blocked and police were evacuating portions of Broad Street.
Officials said the courthouse was undergoing renovations at the time of the fire. The cause of the blaze remains unknown and is under investigation.
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will hold a special called work session Tuesday, March 24 at 4:30 p.m. in the conference room of the County Administration Building (Courthouse Annex I), 101 S Duke Street in LaFayette. The purpose of the work session is to review current revenue and expenses in the FY2026 budget. This work session is open to the public