Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, July 11, 2026:
Hot and humid conditions will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia this weekend, but increasing thunderstorm activity is expected to bring periods of heavy rain and some relief from the heat.
AdventHealth is inviting the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony celebrating the opening of its new Cancer Pavilion in Rome.
The ceremony will be held Wednesday, July 15, at 4 p.m. at the AdventHealth Cancer Pavilion, located at 641 Braves Boulevard in Rome. Community members, local leaders and healthcare partners are invited to attend as AdventHealth officially opens the facility and marks a new chapter in cancer care for Northwest Georgia.
The new Cancer Pavilion brings a wide range of cancer services together under one roof, allowing patients to receive coordinated care closer to home.
The facility includes a Breast Center offering advanced mammography, bone-density scanning and diagnostic imaging technology. It also features experienced hematology and oncology specialists, a spacious infusion center for cancer treatments, and an on-site laboratory and pharmacy.
The program will include welcome remarks, special recognitions, a ribbon-cutting ceremony and a prayer of dedication for patients and members of the care team.
Following the ceremony, guests will be invited to enjoy light refreshments and drinks while taking self-guided tours of the new facility.
Motorists traveling across Georgia and the Southeast next week can expect to see a much stronger law enforcement presence as the annual Operation Southern Slow Down campaign gets underway.
Southeast First National Bank has made a donation to support athletic programs throughout the Chattooga County School System.
The contribution was presented by Suzanne Hurley-Bowman and Barry Hurley of Southeast First National Bank to Chattooga County School System Superintendent Dr. Michelle Helie and Chief Academic Officer Robert Beach.
Barry Hurley said the bank remains committed to supporting local schools and organizations that serve the community and its young people.
“We are proud that over the years we have been able to support our school systems and other entities that serve the citizens and youth of our community,” Hurley said.
School officials expressed their appreciation for the contribution, noting that partnerships with local businesses help strengthen athletic opportunities and provide additional support for student-athletes across the Chattooga County School System.
Public health officials are urging Northwest Georgia residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the 2026 West Nile virus season gets underway earlier and more aggressively than it has in more than two decades.
Kevin Godfrey and Lacey Gilreath with Godfrey’s Tree Service have organized a GoFundMe campaign to help a Trion family whose home was heavily damaged during severe storms on July 4, 2026.
The Georgia Department of Economic Development has announced more than $1.3 million in competitive grant funding for arts organizations across the state, with 179 grants awarded in 37 counties during the first round of Georgia Council for the Arts fiscal year 2027 funding. The grants support nonprofit arts organizations, community projects, and arts education programs.
Chattooga County is among the recipients. The Paradise Garden Foundation in Summerville received a $10,000 General Operating Support Grant, which provides funding to help nonprofit arts organizations with day-to-day operating expenses and programming.
State officials say the grants help strengthen communities by supporting festivals, museums, theater productions, educational programs, and other arts initiatives that attract visitors, enhance downtowns, and contribute to local economies.
Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner Pat Wilson said the arts play a vital role in communities of all sizes, helping create vibrant downtowns, support small businesses, and provide students with opportunities to develop creativity and problem-solving skills.
The grants are funded through appropriations from the Georgia General Assembly and the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional Georgia Council for the Arts funding through the Vibrant Communities and Cultural Facilities grant programs is expected to be announced later this fall.
Georgia’s net tax collections fell in June, but the state still ended Fiscal Year 2026 slightly ahead of the previous year.
According to the Governor’s Office, June net tax revenue totaled nearly $2.95 billion, down $215.1 million, or 6.8 percent, compared to June of last year. However, year-to-date collections through June 30 totaled $33.75 billion, an increase of $129.5 million, or 0.4 percent, over Fiscal Year 2025.
State officials say the monthly comparison was heavily affected by Georgia’s motor fuel excise tax suspension, which began March 20 and remained in effect until June 3. Without the motor fuel tax impact, June revenues were down only 0.6 percent, while full-year collections were up nearly 1.6 percent.
Individual income tax collections were down 6.7 percent in June, while sales tax collections increased 6.8 percent and corporate income tax collections rose 7 percent. Motor fuel tax collections dropped 98.5 percent, reflecting the temporary suspension ordered by Governor Brian Kemp.
Motor vehicle tag and title fees and title ad valorem tax collections were also down compared to June 2025.
As newly licensed teenagers spend more time behind the wheel this summer, AAA is encouraging families to make safety a priority by participating in its “100 Days of Safe Driving” campaign.