A Chattooga County man was jailed in neighboring Floyd County this week after he was involved in what police described as a drunken attack on a younger woman.  Sixty-eight-year-old Johnny Michael Price of Summerville was reported under the influence of alcohol at a place of business in Armuchee when the incident took place.  Reports indicate that Price was yelling at a 28-year-old woman at the store before he physically assaulted the woman.  During the altercation, police say that Price pulled the woman’s wig off her head.  When police responded to a report about the incident, they arrested Price and charged him with battery and public drunkenness and booked him into the Floyd County Jail.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 27, 2024:

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The American Foundation for Suicide Prevention (AFSP) Georgia Chapter is reminding Georgians to prioritize mental health and emotional well-being. This time of year can evoke a mix of emotions, from joy and celebration to anxiety and loneliness.

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Today, at 11 AM, Andy Allen will be sworn in as Chattooga County’s Sole Commissioner.  Chattooga County is one of only seven counties in the state to still embrace the sole commissioner form of government.  Georgia is the only state in the union that has the sole commissioner form of government. Five of those seven counties with the sole commissioner form of government are located in North Georgia. Most of the other 152 counties in the state operate with a 3-5 person county commission.  Notable exceptions are the seven counties that have consolidated governments and DeKalb County in Metro Atlanta that operates with a chief executive officer.  The commissioner elect is inviting the public to the swearing-in ceremony that will take place in the main courtroom at the Chattooga County Courthouse this morning.

At their December meeting, Walker County Commissioners discussed a controversial proposal that would require all dog and cat owners within the county to spay or neuter their pets. The amendment, aimed at addressing the county’s growing pet overpopulation issue, was tabled for further consideration after a unanimous vote among the commissioners.

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The International Fish Art Contest for 2024-25 is underway. This contest program is free to enter and open to youth in kindergarten through grade 12 anywhere in the world, according to the Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR), Wildlife Resources Division.

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Get ready to kick off 2025 with the Cave Spring Polar Plunge!

This exciting annual event invites participants to celebrate the New Year with a chilly dive into Rolater Park’s natural spring-fed pool.

The plunge takes place at noon on January 1st, rain or shine.

Tickets are $30 online or $35 at the gate, including a commemorative tee shirt and a traditional New Year’s lunch.

Additional sweatshirts, tee shirts, and lunch plates will also be available for purchase.

All proceeds support the Cave Spring Historical Society’s efforts to preserve the town’s historic buildings.

No one won the $1 billion Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, but five tickets in Georgia won prizes. Four tickets matched four numbers and the Mega Ball, and one ticket with a Megaplier won $30,000. With no winners, tonight’s jackpot will be $1. 15 billion. To claim prizes in Georgia, winners must go to retailers for amounts under $600, while those over $600 must visit lottery headquarters or send by mail. Winners need a claim form and valid ID. Online ticket winners have 180 days to claim their prize, while instant ticket winners have 90 days from expiration.

Earlier this week, TMMA Farms, a local sanctuary dedicated to rehabilitating animals, reached out to media outlets, including WZQZ, to report a heartbreaking incident involving one of their beloved rescue animals. Rooster, a Corgi who had overcome significant challenges during his rehabilitation, was struck and killed by a FedEx driver, prompting an outcry from the community and a statement from the delivery company.

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There were no arrests to report from this morning’s booking report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, December 26, 2024.