A fatal accident on Tuesday evening on Georgia Loop 1 in Floyd County reportedly took the life of an Armuchee student. Another Armuchee student was injured. WZQZ will have more information as it becomes available.
Chattooga County State Court Judge Jon Dennis has announced that Chattooga County State Court will have arraignments only on Thursday of this week. There will be no trials in Chattooga County State Court on Friday of this week.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 9, 2025:
Chattooga County residents are in for a treat this week as a stretch of beautiful autumn-like weather is expected from today, Tuesday, September 9th, through the upcoming weekend. The forecast promises abundant sunshine, comfortably warming temperatures, and a remarkably low chance of rain, creating ideal conditions for outdoor activities.
Ahead of the new academic year, the Chattooga Family Connection successfully hosted its annual Back to School Bash, providing essential resources and a celebratory send-off for over 400 students from both Chattooga and Trion communities. The event, held before school officially resumed this year, saw strong community turnout and positive feedback from attendees.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (Georgia DOT) has announced the award of 44 new contracts for transportation projects across the state, totaling approximately $201.8 million, including a repaving and shoulder improvement project in Chattooga County. These significant investments are aimed at enhancing roadway infrastructure, improving safety, and optimizing traffic flow for Georgia residents and commuters.
Chattooga County families whose children are zoned for LeRoy Massey Elementary School and Summerville Middle School have a significant opportunity to access educational funding through the Georgia Promise Scholarship program, with a critical application deadline approaching on September 30, 2025.
Georgia drivers saw a slight uptick in gasoline prices over the past week, according to AAA, with the statewide average for regular unleaded climbing just one cent. Despite this marginal increase, the impact on wallets remains minimal, and prices are significantly lower than a year ago.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader last week issued a warning to local residents: scammers are once again impersonating employees of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office in an attempt to defraud the community. The Sheriff urged residents to remain vigilant and not fall victim to these deceptive tactics.