Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 22, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are enjoying a warm and dry start to the week as partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures settle in, according to the latest forecast. Monday is shaping up to be the coolest day of the week, with afternoon highs reaching the mid to upper 50s locally, before temperatures trend sharply upward.
Residents who selected the settlement water benefit connected to the Summerville drinking water lawsuit are being reminded that a critical deadline is approaching. Claimants must call Fontis Water at (678) 494-1981 to schedule a delivery appointment by January 31, 2026. Officials say anyone who fails to schedule by that date will forfeit the water benefit.
Visitors ringing in the New Year at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park are invited to stay for a traditional Southern meal after their hike. The Friends of James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park will host a Black-Eyed Pea Luncheon on January 1, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at Picnic Shelter 4.
An 82-year-old Lyerly woman has reported suspected financial card fraud after her bank advised her to file a report with the Summerville Police Department, highlighting a growing problem that law enforcement and consumer advocates say can strike anyone — but often targets seniors.
Residents in the Subligna Community are invited out for the 6th Annual Subligna Christmas Parade Tuesday evening, December 23, a community tradition that began during the COVID-19 pandemic and continues as a celebration of local spirit and pride.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton says local drivers are already asking about Georgia’s new specialty license plates and changes tied to temporary tags heading into 2026 — and she wants residents to know how the process will work locally.
Georgia Insurance and Safety Fire Commissioner John F. King announced additional insurance savings for Liberty Mutual and Safeco customers across Georgia following newly approved rate reductions for both companies.
Last Friday, December 19, marked the 17th anniversary of the unsolved murder of Michael Mullens, a father and local business owner who was shot and killed outside his machine shop in Flintstone, Georgia.
The City of Summerville Fire Department has announced a planned fire hydrant flushing operation set for Monday, December 22, 2025, running from 10:00 a.m. until 3:00 p.m. The work will focus on southeast Summerville, including the Highway 27 area, Lake Wanda Reita Road, and the Washington Avenue area.