Walker County has fired both the Fleet Director, Ricky Carr, and a newly hired mechanic, John Chance Pendergrass, after a firetruck crash that resulted in the vehicle overturning and catching fire.
Chattooga County property owners should be on the lookout for their 2025 property assessment notices, which were mailed on Monday, June 30, 2025. With these notices comes a crucial 45-day window for review and appeal, with the deadline set for August 14, 2025.
The Chattooga County Democratic Party recently donated to Chattooga Family Connection’s “Back to School Bash” which gives school supplies to Chattooga County children. Shown from L-R are Pam Abert, Democratic Party 1st Vice Chair, Maisha Ludy, Coordinator at Chattooga Family Connection, and Cynthia Hubler, Democratic Chair. “This is such a great opportunity to support our school kids and make sure they have what they need to get a good start to the school year,” stated Hubler. “We hope others will donate to the Chattooga Family Connection and make this the best year ever for our kids.” Donations can be made to the “Back to School Bash” through the Chattooga Family Connection account at United Bank.
A former reality television personality from MTV’s “16 and Pregnant,” Whitney Blake Purvis, 33, of Rome, was arrested this week following allegations that she supplied drugs to a local man who subsequently died from an overdose.
The Chattooga County Historical Society invites the public to its upcoming Summer Meeting, set to delve into the rich history of the Cherokee Indians in the local area. The event will take place on Sunday, July 13th, at 2 PM at The Summerville Depot.
The highly anticipated moment has arrived: the very first sea turtle nest of Georgia’s 2025 nesting season has officially hatched, bringing a new wave of tiny lives to the shores of Jekyll Island.
Georgians are continuing to see a welcome decrease in gasoline prices, with the state’s average for regular unleaded falling to $2.90 per gallon. This marks a 4-cent drop compared to just a week ago, offering fresh relief at the pump for motorists.
Two corrections officers at the Polk County Jail sustained stab wounds to their heads and arms Saturday after being assaulted by an inmate wielding a homemade weapon, according to a press release issued by Polk County Sheriff Johnny Moats. Both officers were treated at a local hospital and released the same day.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 7, 2025:
Northwest Georgia is set to experience a week of high temperatures and increasing chances of thunderstorms, with isolated showers possible as early as this afternoon and evening. While the probability for widespread severe weather remains low, residents should be prepared for the possibility of a few strong to severe storms each day as the week progresses.