Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, June 25, 2025:
The Chattooga Amateur Radio Club (CARC) is inviting the public to join them for their annual Field Day event this coming weekend, June 28th and 29th, at Sloppy Floyd State Park, Pavilion #2. Field Day is a cornerstone event in the amateur radio community, offering a unique blend of competition, education, and community outreach.
Casey Herron, 36, of Calhoun, GA, has been arrested and charged with Terroristic Threats and Acts following an investigation by the Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) and the Calhoun Police Department. On Sunday, June 22, 2025, Herron allegedly contacted the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA/HS) and made explicit threats to shoot GBI agents. GEMA/HS immediately alerted the GBI Watch Desk, Gordon County 911, and the Calhoun Police Department. Acting swiftly on the information, the Calhoun Police Department and GBI agents executed a search warrant at Herron’s residence on Jolly Road NW in Calhoun, GA, on Monday, June 23, 2025, at approximately 5:00 p.m. Herron was taken into custody without incident. He has been booked into the Gordon County Jail. The GBI expressed its gratitude to the Calhoun Police Department for their invaluable assistance in executing the search warrant and arrest. They also thanked GEMA/HS for their quick notification, which was crucial in ensuring a swift and safe resolution to the situation. The investigation remains active and ongoing. Further updates will be provided as they become available.
Saturday, June 28, Summerville Main Street will celebrate National Dairy Month at the Summerville Depot with the 2025 Chill & Churn Homemade Ice Cream Contest and Ice Cream Eating Contest.
Get ready for a fun-filled day on Friday, July 4th, as a fun day of food, music, inflatables and more awaits as the 2025 Independence Day Extravaganza sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd and Harbin Clinic takes over Ridge Ferry Park.
AAA is forecasting a monumental surge in travel this Independence Day holiday period, with a projected 72.2 million Americans embarking on domestic adventures between Saturday, June 28th, and Sunday, July 6th. This represents a significant 2.4% increase, adding 1.7 million more travelers compared to last year, and eclipsing pre-pandemic levels by a staggering 7 million travelers compared to 2019.
The Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office has confirmed the arrest of two Cedartown, Georgia, men following an investigation into an incident near Indian Mountain ATV Park. Donald Robert Hubbard, 66, and Louie Dan Sherman, 52, are facing charges after allegedly trespassing, damaging property, and violating firearm possession laws.
Landowners in Chattooga County, Floyd County and surrounding areas are being offered a valuable opportunity to learn about the benefits of prescribed burning for wildlife management and land health at the Mountain Longleaf Prescribed Burn Association (PBA) Workshop. The event, hosted by Tall Timbers, will be held on Wednesday, July 30th, from 10:00 AM to 1:00 PM EDT at the ECO Center in Rome, GA. This free, three-hour workshop will cover essential topics including the importance of prescribed burning for wildlife habitat improvement, identification of invasive species, understanding how these species react to fire, and effective control options. Attendees will also receive an update and participate in a discussion regarding the formation of the Mountain Longleaf PBA, a crucial initiative for collaborative land management. The workshop is a vital resource for landowners looking to improve their land’s health and biodiversity. Lunch will be provided for all participants. The ECO Center is located at 393 Riverside Parkway Northeast, Rome, GA 30161. Interested parties are encouraged to attend to learn more about responsible land stewardship and the advantages of prescribed burning.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, June 24, 2025: