Zachary Ace Bryan, of Rising Fawn in Dade County, was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Sunday following a traffic stop that led to the discovery of cocaine, methamphetamine, and drug paraphernalia. According to Floyd County Jail records, police stopped Bryan’s vehicle after he allegedly ran a stop sign at the intersection of Lombardy Way and Flannery Street. During a subsequent consent search of the vehicle, officers discovered two clear plastic bags protruding from a wallet located in the front seat. Authorities say one bag contained cocaine, while the other contained a substance suspected to be methamphetamine. In addition to the drugs, officers also allegedly found a pipe used for smoking methamphetamine in Bryan’s pants pocket. Bryan is now facing charges of possession of methamphetamine, possession of cocaine, possession of drug-related objects, and a stop sign violation.

An accident on Monday morning at the intersection of Commerce Street and West Washington Street was caused by a vehicle running a red light, according to a report released on Tuesday by the Summerville Police Department.

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Northwest Georgia residents should exercise caution during their morning commute as areas of fog are reducing visibility to a half-mile or less in some areas. The National Weather Service advises drivers to be aware of the potential for reduced visibility, especially before 9:00 AM. Relief is on the way, however. A frontal boundary pushing in from Alabama and Tennessee will bring a drying trend to the region over the next few days. While Northwest Georgia might see a few passing showers as the front moves through, the overall chance of rain today remains low. Expect mostly cloudy skies to gradually become sunny with a high near 85 degrees. Unfortunately, the respite from rain will be short-lived. Forecasts predict a return to widespread rain and thunderstorms over the weekend and into early next week as moisture increases across the Southeast. The primary weather pattern through Thursday will be daily rain and thunderstorm chances, peaking during the afternoon and evening hours. Adding to the potential for stormy conditions, another mid-level disturbance moving quickly through the Ohio Valley between Friday and Saturday will further enhance moisture return, increasing shower and thunderstorm chances throughout the weekend.

A Chattooga County man was arrested on multiple charges after a traffic stop escalated into a foot chase and the deployment of a Taser. According to the official police report, the incident occurred during a license and safety checkpoint on Northwest Congress Street at Mitchell Avenue, conducted by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and the Summerville City Police, along with the Georgia State Patrol.

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is issuing a warning to residents regarding a prevalent scam involving fraudulent vehicle notifications. These scams often masquerade as official warranty notices or urgent messages, aiming to deceive vehicle owners into purchasing unnecessary extended warranties or services. Commissioner Hampton emphasizes that these scams commonly employ high-pressure sales tactics, leveraging fake urgency and deceptive language to pressure individuals into hasty decisions.

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Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced that the state’s net tax collections for May reached $2.69 billion, marking a 9.1% increase ($224 million) compared to May of last year. This surge was partly fueled by an extension granted for tax filings following a recent hurricane, enabling more taxpayers to meet the May 1st deadline. The year-to-date tax revenue for Georgia now stands at $30.46 billion, a $536.2 million increase, primarily attributed to the motor fuel excise tax, which was temporarily suspended earlier in the year. Breaking down the revenue streams, Individual Income Taxes reached approximately $1.33 billion, an 8.3% increase compared to last year, propelled by higher return payments. Sales and Use Taxes also demonstrated strong growth, rising by 4.9% to a total of around $1.6 billion. Notably, Corporate Income Tax collections experienced a dramatic surge, growing by 70.8% to $121.2 million. Modest increases were also observed in Motor Fuel Taxes and Motor Vehicle fees. “These figures paint a clear picture of a strong and resilient Georgia economy,” stated Governor Kemp in a press release. “The increase in tax revenue is a testament to our pro-business policies and the hard work of Georgians across the state. We will continue to be fiscally responsible and invest in the priorities that matter most to our citizens.” The strong revenue performance in May provides a solid foundation for the state’s budget and future economic growth.