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Arrest Report – Friday – May 22, 2026

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 09:34:26 +0000

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 22, 2026:

Wet Memorial Day Weekend Ahead for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 08:57:17 +0000

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for a soggy and stormy Memorial Day weekend as an unsettled weather pattern settles over the…

City of Summerville Announces Memorial Day Closings

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:51:52 +0000

The City of Summerville has announced that all non-emergency city offices will be closed on Monday, May 25, in observance of Memorial Day. City officials…

AAA Warns Memorial Day Drivers About Risky Cost-Cutting Habits As Gas Prices Rise

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:49:17 +0000

AAA is warning Georgia drivers not to let higher gas prices lead to risky decisions behind the wheel this Memorial Day weekend. According to AAA,…

City of Menlo Plans Independence Day Celebration

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:46:52 +0000

The City of Menlo is preparing for a full day of Independence Day festivities on Saturday, July 4th, with a community celebration and parade planned…

Walker County Animal Shelter Temporarily Closes After Canine Distemper Case

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:43:56 +0000

The Walker County Animal Shelter will be closed for at least 30 days after a litter of surrendered puppies tested positive for canine distemper virus.…

Asian Longhorned Tick Confirmed in Georgia and Alabama

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:41:53 +0000

Agriculture and animal health officials in Georgia and Alabama are urging livestock owners, pet owners, and outdoor enthusiasts to be on alert after the Asian…

Trion 6U Baseball Team Caps Off Undefeated 10-0 Season

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:39:35 +0000

The Trion 6U baseball team has plenty to celebrate after finishing the season with a perfect 10-0 record. The young team went undefeated from start…

CRBI Swim Guide Returns for Memorial Day Weekend

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:05:43 +0000

The Coosa River Basin Initiative’s Swim Guide will return for the summer season beginning Memorial Day weekend. CRBI officials say the guide will provide weekly…

Georgia Labor Force, Employment Reach All-Time Highs in April

Jimmy Holbrook — Fri, 22 May 2026 04:03:13 +0000

The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the state reached new all-time highs in both labor force participation and total employment during April, while…