Robert Wayne “Pete” Denson, a respected community leader, former Chattooga County Commissioner, member of the Chattooga County Young Farmers, and co-founder of the Chattooga Shrine Club, passed away Monday, August 4, 2025, at his residence in Summerville, surrounded by his loving family. He was 83 years old.
A 35-year-old Adairsville man is facing serious charges after allegedly using counterfeit currency to pay for a vehicle during a private sale, according to local authorities. Russell Dan Evans, 35, has been identified as the suspect in the case and is now charged with first-degree forgery.
The Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office is alerting local residents about ongoing phone scams targeting the community. In one scam, callers claim that a warrant has been issued for the recipient’s arrest due to failure to appear for jury duty. The scammer demands a $500 fine to prevent the arrest, stating the warrant will be recalled once payment is made.
Mohawk Industries, a leading flooring manufacture, has recently provided funding for LifeVac kits to equip the City of Summerville’s Police and Fire Departments with the life-saving tool. LifeVac is a noninvasive, nonpowered, portable ACD (Airway Clearance Device) designed to remove an object from a victim’s airway when choking.
Chattooga County is poised to apply for a substantial $1 million federal grant to initiate the first phase of renovations for the historic Tooga Theater, a cherished landmark in downtown Summerville. The funding request, slated for submission to the Appalachian Regional Commission (ARC) around August 16, aims to transform the 1940s venue into a dynamic public event space, bolstering downtown revitalization efforts.
A bridge to recovery, healing, health, and well-being is what Bridge Health provides to thousands of people each year in the Northwest Georgia community. Formerly known as Lookout Mountain Community Services, Bridge Health offers no- and low-cost mental health, substance use, and disability services to the citizens of Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, and Walker Counties.
Georgians are experiencing a welcome respite at the pump as the state’s average gas price holds firm at $2.91 per gallon. This unusual stability marks no change from both the previous week and last month, providing a sharp contrast to national trends and sitting a significant 38 cents lower than prices a year ago. Filling a standard 15-gallon tank of regular gasoline in Georgia now costs drivers an average of $43.65, nearly $6.00 less than the expense for the same amount of fuel a year ago.
Isaac Sendros has been appointed to the Board of Trustees of the Georgia Hospital Association (GHA) as an At-Large Trustee, announced during the GHA’s Annual Meeting on July 11. In this role, he will help develop strategic initiatives for member hospitals, advocate for high-quality patient care, and support adequate reimbursement for Georgia’s hospitals. GHA President and CEO Caylee Noggle expressed confidence in Sendros’s leadership and commitment to improving health in Georgia. Sendros stated he is honored to serve on the GHA Board and emphasized the importance of collaborating to ensure residents receive the best care. He became President and CEO of AdventHealth Redmond in February 2023 and will take on the role for AdventHealth Georgia in January 2025. Prior roles include leadership positions in Colorado and central Florida. He holds a master’s degree in business administration and a bachelor’s in marketing.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, August 4, 2025:
The National Weather Service (NWS) has issued a Flood Watch for Chattooga County and all of Northwest Georgia, effective until 8 PM this evening, as thunderstorms with heavy rainfall continue to be a threat. Forecasters warn that a very moist airmass will remain entrenched across the area over the next several days, leading to multiple rounds of scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms through this evening. Since Saturday, widespread rainfall totals of 1 to 3 inches have already been observed within the watch area, with isolated locations reporting up to 5 inches. The NWS anticipates an additional 2 to 4 inches of rain, with higher localized amounts potentially reaching up to 5 inches, are possible through Monday evening. This significant accumulation raises concerns for flash flooding and river and creek rises.
