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December 21, 2025

Lyerly Man Arrested Last Thursday on Aggravated Battery Warrant, Held in Floyd County Jail

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A Lyerly man was arrested Thursday of last week and booked into the Floyd County Jail on a felony warrant charging him with aggravated battery.

According to the warrant, 35-year-old Branden Lee Salas is accused of attacking a woman at a location on Blacks Bluff Road in Rome on May 8. The victim reportedly suffered a fracture to her left arm.

In addition to the aggravated battery charge, Salas is being held on a probation violation. Jail records also list him as a fugitive from justice, citing an outstanding warrant for his arrest in Cherokee County, Alabama, on unspecified charges.

December 21, 2025

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GNTC Adult Education Celebrates Fall 2025 Graduates at Ceremony in Calhoun

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Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s Office of Adult Education held its Fall 2025 Graduation Ceremony on Thursday, Dec. 18, honoring students who earned their High School Equivalency (HSE) diplomas.

December 21, 2025

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Summerville Police Take Report on Vehicle Damage from Hit-and-Run Incident

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating a report of vehicle damage stemming from an apparent hit-and-run incident last week.

December 21, 2025

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Chattooga Chamber Relocates to Hurley Community Development Center

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce has moved its offices to the Hurley Community Development Center in downtown Summerville, a transition leaders say will strengthen the Chamber’s ability to serve members and support continued growth across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.

December 21, 2025

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Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center Named a U.S. News “Best Hospital for Maternity Care,” Earns Maternity Care Access Designation

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Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report in its annual listing of the “Best Hospitals for Maternity Care.”

December 21, 2025

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Summerville Police Arrest Man After BOLO Incident Involving Alleged Road Rage on Highway 27

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A Summerville Police Department incident report released this past Friday details an arrest made earlier this month following a BOLO involving an alleged road rage encounter on Highway 27.

December 20, 2025

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Arrest Report – Saturday – December 20, 2025

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, December 20, 2025:

December 20, 2025

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Chattooga County, Northwest Georgia: Sunny Saturday, Warmer Sunday, and a Springlike Christmas Week Ahead

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to the coolest morning temperatures they’ll feel for at least the next week, with early Saturday lows in the upper 20s to low 30s. After that chilly start, Saturday turns sunny and pleasant, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 50s to low 60s.

December 20, 2025

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Chattooga Family Connection Delivers 150 Stuffed Stockings to Local Students for Christmas

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Chattooga Family Connection recently marked another holiday success by stuffing and delivering 150 Christmas stockings to local students, ensuring children across the county felt supported during the season. But organizers say the stockings represent just one part of the organization’s broader mission.

December 20, 2025

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Chattooga County Schools to Gain Expanded Virtual Mental Health Support Under $430,000 Atrium Health Floyd Investment

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Chattooga County students will soon have expanded access to school-based mental health care thanks to a $430,000 investment from Atrium Health Floyd, funded by the Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation. The initiative is aimed at strengthening timely, high-quality mental health services for students—addressing needs tied to anxiety, depression, stress, and overall well-being.