Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, April 1, 2026:
Drivers in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia could see reduced visibility this morning as isolated areas of patchy fog drop visibility below a half mile in some spots. Conditions are expected to improve by around 10 a.m.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds have landed at Richard B. Russell Regional Airport in Rome, kicking off preparations for this weekend’s Wings Over North Georgia Air Show.
Graduates from GNTC’s Electrical Lineworker program for spring 2026 are (from left, front row) Yoni Bautista, Widman Diaz, Jose Pacheco, Javier Plaza, Miguel Rebolloso, Eric Salazar, Dontarious Thompson, Cayden Watson; (back row) Trey Scales, Evan Hayes, David Postell, Miguel Martinez, Luis Perez, Christian Rodriguez, Omar Munguia and Gage McWhorter.
Sixteen students graduated on Wednesday, March 25, from Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Electrical Lineworker program during a ceremony held at GNTC’s Polk County Campus in Rockmart.
A meeting was held Monday evening in Rome to discuss PFAS contamination in water systems across Northwest Georgia. The Ben Finley Law Firm hosted the public forum at The Forum in Rome, with consumer advocate Erin Brockovich in attendance.
Chattooga County 4-H and ANR have announced that F.D. Roosevelt State Park has been selected as the destination for this year’s annual “Into the Wild” Camp.
Students will take part in a three-day, two-night adventure from June 1 through June 3, exploring Georgia’s largest state park. Camp activities will include hiking, swimming, and fishing, along with opportunities to enjoy the outdoors and learn more about Georgia’s natural resources.
The cost to attend is $80, with payment due by May 1st. Organizers say space is limited, so families are encouraged to register early.
For more information, contact the Chattooga County Extension Office at (706) 857-0744
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Georgia Centennial Farm Program, which honors farms that have been in the same family for 100 years or more.
The Floyd County Tax Commissioner’s Office has resumed full operations as of Monday, March 30, following last week’s fire at the historic courthouse.
Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is warning residents about a scam involving fake notices claiming your vehicle registration is about to be canceled.
The scam message appears to come from a Georgia court and threatens enforcement action over an alleged traffic violation. It often includes a QR code and urges immediate action.
Officials say the notice is fraudulent and designed to scare recipients into responding or providing personal information.
Hampton urges residents to be cautious and look for red flags, including missing personal details like your name, license plate number, or address. She also warns never to scan QR codes or respond to suspicious messages.
If you receive a message like this, do not engage. Instead, report it and verify any concerns directly through official state or county offices.
Authorities remind residents that legitimate government agencies will not request sensitive information through unsolicited messages.
All Chattooga County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.
County officials also say Chattooga County Transit will be closed, meaning no buses will be operating that day.
However, the Transfer Station and remote dump sites will remain open.
Normal county operations will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.
In a statement, county officials thanked the public for their understanding and wished residents a meaningful and peaceful holiday.