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Arrest Report – Sunday – July 12, 2026

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:57:12 +0000

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, July 12, 2026:

Showers, Storms Continue Through Midweek Before Heat Returns

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 09:53:58 +0000

Rounds of showers and thunderstorms will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia through at least Tuesday as a slow-moving weather system lingers over the…

Chattooga County Public Meeting Set to Review 2024 Audit and 2025 Budget Amendments

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:59:45 +0000

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has scheduled a public meeting for Thursday, July 16, to review the county’s 2024 Audit Report and consider amendments…

Georgia Man Arrested in Multi-Agency Dog Fighting Investigation; 23 Dogs Rescued

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:58:23 +0000

A Crawford County man is facing state and federal charges after a multi-agency investigation into alleged illegal dog fighting led to the rescue of 23…

Walker County Approves Temporary Moratorium on New Data Centers

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:56:15 +0000

The Walker County Board of Commissioners has approved a temporary moratorium on new data center development, giving county officials time to study the issue and…

Hays State Prison Warden Joshua Jones Dies at 39

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:53:14 +0000

The Georgia Department of Corrections and communities across Northwest Georgia are mourning the unexpected death of Hays State Prison Warden Joshua Jones, who passed away…

July Declared Georgia Grown Watermelon Month as State Celebrates Top National Crop

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:35:45 +0000

Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Tyler J. Harper has officially proclaimed July 2026 as Georgia Grown Watermelon Month, recognizing one of the state’s most recognizable crops and…

Georgia PSC Launches Investigation Into Whether Data Centers Are Shifting Power Costs to Other Customers

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:33:07 +0000

The Georgia Public Service Commission has voted to move forward with an investigation into whether Georgia Power’s largest electricity customers—including data centers—are paying their fair…

Summerville City Council to Consider Building Code Reinstatement, Fair Donation at Monday Meeting

Jimmy Holbrook — Sun, 12 Jul 2026 04:12:03 +0000

The Summerville City Council will meet Monday evening with several items on the agenda, including a proposal to reinstate portions of the city’s building regulations…

Two Suspects in Custody, One Still Sought After iPads Stolen From Trion Walmart

Jimmy Holbrook — Sat, 11 Jul 2026 11:38:15 +0000

Two of the three suspects accused of stealing several iPads from the Walmart in Trion are now in custody, while law enforcement continues searching for…