Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 2, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will notice a cooler and cloudier start to the week as a Cold Air Damming (CAD) wedge builds down the East Coast and settles into Northeast Georgia.
Forecasters say mostly clear skies early Monday will quickly give way to increasing cloud cover, especially across Northeast Georgia. The strengthening wedge will push cooler air into the region, holding afternoon highs in the mid-50s in parts of Northeast Georgia. In contrast, areas farther south in Georgia could still see temperatures climb into the mid-70s.
Residents in West Summerville will see fire crews out across the area today as the City of Summerville Fire Department conducts scheduled hydrant maintenance.
Chattooga County is taking additional legal steps to recover more than $300,000 in taxpayer funds tied to a controversial broadband project in the Menlo area that never materialized.
The Finley Law Firm — which represents Chattooga County in PFAS-related litigation — is warning that a proposed bill in the Georgia Senate could effectively end the county’s case and shut down similar lawsuits filed by local governments across the state seeking cleanup costs for “forever chemical” contamination.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host a Lunch & Learn event on Monday, March 16 at 12 p.m. featuring Summerville City Manager Jason Winters as the guest speaker.
The event will be held at 10050 Commerce Street in Summerville.
According to the Chamber, Winters will discuss how the City of Summerville’s recently awarded Rural Zone designation is expected to help revitalize the city’s business landscape. The designation is designed to encourage investment and economic development in designated downtown areas.
The catered lunch is open to the public, but reservations are required. Admission is $12 for Chamber members and $17 for non-members. Organizers encourage attendees to review the event policy on the official event page prior to registering.
Chamber officials say the event will provide valuable insight for business owners, community leaders, and residents interested in the future of economic growth in Summerville.
Mortgage rates have dipped below the 6% mark for the first time in months, offering potential relief to home buyers and renewed opportunity for sellers across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College is inviting prospective students and community members to attend a series of Open House events this month at multiple campuses across Northwest Georgia.
Georgia State Superintendent of Schools Richard Woods
The Georgia House has passed HB 310, known as the Student Teacher Promotion Act, a measure designed to support future educators and strengthen Georgia’s teacher pipeline.
A special community event is coming to Summerville on Sunday, March 8, as Make-A-Wish Georgia grants a heartfelt wish for 13-year-old Jude.