A man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with a robbery in North Rome more than a year ago.
A shoplifting incident at the Golden Package Liquor store led to the arrest of a homeless man. Summerville Police were dispatched to the location following a report of a theft in progress. According to a 911 call, the suspect was described as wearing a blue jacket and a red hat. Upon arrival, officers located a man matching the description on Kelly Street at Bittings. The individual was identified as 66-year-old Hugh Vernon Snider Jr.
With cold winter weather here, Chattooga County fire officials urge residents to prioritize safety when it comes to home heating. With increased reliance on space heaters, fireplaces, and alternative heating sources, understanding effective safety measures is crucial for preventing potential hazards.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, January 7, 2025:
In an update issued early this morning, the National Weather Service (NWS) is alerting residents of Northwest Georgia to prepare for potentially hazardous winter weather as the likelihood of winter precipitation increases later this week. The latest data indicates that a weather system could bring freezing rain and snow to the region, raising concerns about travel and utility disruptions.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader told WZQZ News on Monday evening that the investigation is ongoing in to an attempted robbery at United Community Bank in Trion. Yesterday, it was discovered that someone, in the early morning hours, had attempted to hook to the ATM machine at the bank and pull it up with a pickup truck. Sheriff Schrader said on Monday that the truck was stolen and that evidently, the robbers had abandoned their attempt at stealing the ATM machine and had fled on foot. The sheriff said that his department is working with other law enforcement agencies and following up on leads into the incident. WZQZ News will have more information when it becomes available.
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen named the members for the Chattooga County Board of Elections at a special called, public meeting on Monday evening that was held at the Chattooga County Civic Center in Summerville. Allen told WZQZ News that the law establishing the board of elections for the county did not take affect until January 1, 2025 – his first day in office and that on advice of the county’s legal council, he would need to name the members. The members named by Commissioner Allen were Brandon Gurley, Alfred McDaniel, John Agnew, Patricia Brison and Gartrelle Davidson. The election board is made up of two Democrats, two Republicans and one member “at-large”.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 6, 2025:
Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy A. McElhaney has announced that, as of January 1, 2025, the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office’s new address is P. O. Box 321, Summerville, GA 30747. Residents can reach the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office by email at chattoogacoroner@yahoo.com, or by phone or text message at 706-578-0254. The new fax number for the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office is 706-857-0190.
Last week, Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff Jeff Shaver announced the launch of the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office unmanned aerial system (UAS) Aviation Unit, a drone program aimed at improving public safety and emergency response.