Inmate Charged with Felony Acts of Violence Following Head-Butt Incident at Floyd County Jail

An inmate at the Floyd County Jail is facing serious new felony charges following an assault on a fellow detainee that allegedly occurred earlier this week, according to official jail records.

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Summerville Issues Request for Proposals for Residential Solid Waste and Recycling Contract

The City of Summerville, Georgia, has formally initiated the process to secure its next long-term vendor for residential solid waste and recyclables collection services. The City has issued a comprehensive Request for Proposals (RFP), inviting qualified waste management firms to submit sealed bids for the key municipal contract.

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Trion Woman Dies in Fiery Motorcycle Crash on Highway 27

A Trion woman lost her life Sunday night in a tragic motorcycle accident on Highway 27 at Taylor’s Ridge. Fifty-year-old Sarah Ryan was pronounced dead at the scene following a multi-vehicle collision that resulted in a fiery blaze.

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Summerville Fire Department Hydrant Flushing Today

Autumn Arrives: Cold Front and High Pressure Deliver Crisp, Below-Average Temperatures to Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia residents are enjoying a dramatic shift in weather today, Monday, October 20, as a powerful cold front and a reinforcing high-pressure system usher in a period of clear skies, low humidity, and temperatures well below the recent seasonal average.

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Arrest Report – Monday – October 20, 2025

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

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Motorcyclist Fatally Injured in Three-Vehicle Crash on Taylor’s Ridge

A fatal motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle and two other vehicles occurred on Taylor’s Ridge Sunday night, resulting in the death of the motorcycle operator. The Chattooga County Coroner’s Office and the Georgia State Patrol are investigating the incident.

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Chattooga County Housing Market Shifts to Balanced Territory in September 2025, Buyers Gain Foothold

After a period of rapid growth, the Chattooga County housing market has settled into a more balanced state as of September 2025. While median listing prices reflect a significant year-over-year increase, a closer examination reveals a market where demand and supply are now in relative equilibrium, offering a more favorable landscape for potential buyers.

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Federal Shutdown Set To Affect Thousands Of Chattooga County Residents SNAP Benefits

The ongoing federal government shutdown poses a serious risk to food security for over 5,000 residents of Chattooga County, Georgia.

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Summerville Police Respond To Report Of Grenade Being Found

 

Summerville Police, along with Chattooga County Sheriff’s Deputies and the GBI responded to a call on October 18th after a local resident found grenade inside a vehicle at a local towing company’s tow-yard.

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