Arrest Report – Friday – December 12, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 12, 2025:

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Arctic Cold Targets Chattooga County Early Next Week

Chattooga County and northwest Georgia will remain mostly dry through the end of next week, with no significant rainfall expected. Clear skies and low humidity will allow temperatures to drop into the 30s overnight, while afternoons warm quickly under sunshine.

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Preparations underway for Point-in-Time homeless Count in Chattooga County

Preparations are underway in Chattooga County for the upcoming Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count, scheduled for January 26. The annual nationwide effort gathers critical data used to guide funding, services and support for individuals experiencing homelessness in local communities.

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Peppermint Project Christmas Event Set for Tomorrow at Sloppy Floyd State Park

Families in Chattooga County will have a chance to enjoy some Christmas fun tomorrow as the Peppermint Project comes to Sloppy Floyd State Park.

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Traffic stop leads to DUI arrest on Highway 27

A Summerville woman was arrested late Saturday night after a traffic stop on Highway 27 led deputies to determine she was driving under the influence, according to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report.

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Critics say Georgia Power–PSC Deal Shifts $16B Data Center Costs Onto Georgia Customers

Georgia Power and staff at the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) have reached a deal on a massive $16 billion power expansion that critics say will leave everyday Georgians paying the price for big data centers and utility profits.

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Troyanna “Troy” Foster named GNTC Adult Education Teacher of the Year for 2026

Troyanna “Troy” Foster, an Adult Basic Education (ABE) instructor with Georgia Northwestern Technical College’s (GNTC) Adult Education program, has been named GNTC’s Adult Education Teacher of the Year for 2026.

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Summerville Police Investigate Break-In at Scoggins Street Residence

Summerville Police are investigating a reported break-in at a home on Scoggins Street after officers were called to the scene early Monday morning.

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Rome Police Identify Homicide Victim; Two Remain In Custody

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The Rome Police Department continues to investigate a homicide discovered in the John Graham Homes area near Hull Avenue and Cedar Avenue.

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Chattooga EMA 911 Seeking Full-Time Communications Officer

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Chattooga County EMA/E-911 is seeking applicants for a full-time Communications Officer position at the county’s 911 Center.

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