Blood Assurance and Chattooga County EMA / 911 are teaming up for a blood drive to be held at 170 Farrar Drive in Summerville on Friday, August 22, 2025 from 10 AM until 3 PM. In an effort to encourage blood donations, Blood Assurance is offering a $20 eGift card to all donors who participate in the drive. Donors are encouraged to sign up for the event by visiting www.bloodassurance.org/ahfloyd4 or calling 1-800-962-0628.
A 38-year-old Brookhaven man, identified by police as Christopher Duncan, has been arrested and charged with 66 counts of sexual exploitation of children for possessing pornographic material depicting minors. Investigators confirmed Duncan’s self-reported employment at the Georgia Aquarium, one of Atlanta’s most popular family attractions.
The Chattooga High School Auditorium is set to sparkle this Saturday as The Community Resource Center of Chattooga hosts its highly anticipated inaugural “Dancing With Our Local Stars-Chattooga Style” event. With just a few tickets remaining, the community is urged to secure their spots for an evening of entertainment benefiting a vital local cause.
Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for a sweltering weekend on Saturday, July 26th, and Sunday, July 27th, 2025, as temperatures are expected to soar into the low 90s, with heat index values approaching triple digits. The intense heat will be accompanied by a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms both days, offering brief relief but also potential hazards.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, July 26, 2025:
The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Department played a supporting role in a sweeping multi-state investigation that has led to the arrest of three individuals accused of operating a sophisticated bank fraud ring stretching across several states, including West Virginia.
This week, Georgia Governor Brian Kemp announced a groundbreaking agreement between the Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) and the University System of Georgia (USG) designed to significantly streamline the pathway for nursing students to achieve a Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) degree. This historic partnership marks the first of its kind following the approval of House Bill 192, a legislative effort focused on improving education and workforce development opportunities across the state.
After a week dedicated to fostering bonds of friendship and promoting peace, Summerville is set to culminate its community-wide celebration with a vibrant Friendship Festival today. This free community event invites citizens and businesses alike to join in a day of fun, food, and fellowship at the Summerville Depot and the World Friendship Pocket Park, running from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
The Georgia Department of Natural Resources (DNR) announced today the official release of its comprehensive 2025-2026 Georgia Hunting and Fishing Regulations and Seasons guide. The essential resource for outdoor enthusiasts is now readily available both online and in printed format across the state.
A Woodstock man died early Thursday morning in a violent crash on I-75 that followed a police pursuit and closed both directions of the interstate for nearly three hours. The victim has been identified as 40-year-old Benjamin Alstoft.
