Lady Indians’ Playoff Run Ends with Banks County Sweep, Concluding Tenth Straight Trip to State

The Chattooga Lady Indians’ softball season concluded October 15, after the team fell in a doubleheader sweep to Banks County in the state playoffs. Banks County secured both wins on their home field, advancing to the next round and bringing Chattooga’s successful 2025 campaign to a close.

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Chattooga County Announces Key Dates for Certifying November 4 Special Election Results; Public Welcome

The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration has announced the essential dates and times for the post-election process required to compute, canvass, and certify the results of the upcoming November 4, 2025 Special Election.

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Former Centre, Alabama Patrol Officer Michael Kilgore Sentenced to Federal Prison for Drug Conspiracy

Michael Kilgore, a former Centre Patrol Officer, has been sentenced to four years in federal prison followed by three years of supervised probation, officials confirmed. The sentencing comes after his arrest on May 3, 2023, by the Centre Alabama Police Department on charges of Criminal Conspiracy to Commit Controlled Substance Crime.

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Northwest Georgia Man Arrested; Accused In Infant’s Death

An 18-year-old man from Cedartown has been arrested in connection with the death of an infant that occurred in March on Leafmore Road in West Rome. Trenton Daniel Rittenhouse was taken into custody Thursday on felony warrants and is currently being held in the Floyd County Jail without bond.

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Tragic Discovery: Woman Found Deceased in Waste Transfer Trailer After Extensive Search

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A desperate search for a missing Summerville resident concluded with a tragic discovery late Friday afternoon, as authorities confirmed the body of Kimberly Lindsey, 55, was found inside a waste transport trailer at the Chattooga County transfer station.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – October 18, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, October 18, 2025:

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Bulldogs Claw Their Way to Crucial Region Victory in Overtime Thriller

With the Region 7-A playoff picture tightening like a vise, the Trion Bulldogs needed a win. And last night, in a hard-fought road battle against the Greenville Patriots, they dug deep and delivered, securing a pivotal victory that keeps their hopes of a third-place region finish alive. The Bulldogs emerged victorious in a nail-biting overtime contest, triumphing over the Patriots with a final score of 26-20.

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Northwest Georgia Weather Shift: Much Needed Rain on the Horizon

Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia are starting the day under partly cloudy skies and mild temperatures in the upper 50s, but a significant weather change is on the horizon, bringing much-needed rain and cooler conditions.

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Registered Sex Offender Arrested on Trafficking, Grooming Charges After Joint County Investigation

A collaborative investigation between the Floyd County Police Department (FCPD) and the Polk County Police Department (PCPD) has led to the arrest of a registered sex offender from Cedartown on multiple severe felony charges, including trafficking of persons and grooming of minors.

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Armuchee High School Campus Transforms into Disaster Zone for Large-Scale Emergency Simulation

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Commuters passing Armuchee High School early Monday morning might have been startled by the sight of emergency vehicles swarming the campus, a simulated plane crash, and smoke billowing into the air. However, residents can rest assured that the apparent chaos is part of a comprehensive disaster simulation exercise orchestrated by Floyd County Schools (FCS) in collaboration with local emergency service agencies.

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