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July 25, 2026

Santa Special Train Tickets Now On Sale For Holiday Excursions To Summerville

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Tickets are now on sale for the 2026 Summerville Santa Special excursions through the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum.

This year’s holiday train rides are scheduled for November 28 and 29, December 5 and 6, and December 11 and 12. Tickets are $24 for everyone age 2 and older.

Passengers will travel to Summerville for a festive holiday experience that includes the Mistletoe Market and a free children’s activity tent. Visitors will also have time to shop, eat and enjoy downtown Summerville.

The Summerville Santa Special has become a popular family tradition, and organizers encourage passengers to reserve their seats early because the rides often sell out.

Tickets are available at www.tvrail.com under Train Rides, Seasonal Special Events, and Summerville Santa Special.

July 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Search Continues For New Rome-Floyd Development Authority CEO

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The Rome-Floyd County Development Authority is continuing its search for a new president and chief executive officer following the departure of Chattooga County native Spencer Hogg.

July 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Heat To Build Across Northwest Georgia Next Week

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While showers and thunderstorms will keep temperatures a little lower through the weekend, much hotter weather is expected to return to northwest Georgia next week.

Highs in Chattooga County are forecast to climb into the lower 90s on Sunday, then reach the middle 90s by Tuesday. Heat index values are expected to top 100 degrees each afternoon, making it feel even hotter.

The National Weather Service says the hottest conditions are expected Monday through Wednesday as high humidity combines with the summer heat. Residents are encouraged to stay hydrated, wear light-colored clothing, limit strenuous outdoor activities during the hottest part of the day, and check on elderly neighbors, children and pets.

While a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms remains in the forecast next week, widespread relief from the heat is not expected.

July 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – July 24, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, July 24, 2026:

July 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Flood Watch Continues Today As Heavy Rain Threatens Northwest Georgia

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A Flood Watch remains in effect through this evening for Chattooga County and much of north and northwest Georgia as rounds of heavy rain and thunderstorms move across the region.

July 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AAA Urges Drivers To Slow Down As Chattooga Students Return To School Today

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As students across Chattooga County return to the classroom today, AAA is reminding motorists to use extra caution in school zones and residential neighborhoods where children will be walking, biking and boarding school buses.

July 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Launches New PSA Encouraging Public To Report Human Trafficking

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Georgia First Lady Marty Kemp and Georgia Bureau of Investigation Director Chris Hosey have released a new public service announcement encouraging Georgians to help combat human trafficking by using the See Something, Send Something mobile app.

July 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Updated List Shows 52 Properties Still Scheduled For Chattooga County Tax Sale

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton has released an updated list of properties currently scheduled for the county’s August tax sale.

July 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sheriff Clarifies Indicted Woman Was Contract Nurse, Not Jail Employee

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is correcting what he says is an inaccurate headline published in this week’s edition of The Summerville News regarding the recent indictment of a woman accused of inappropriate contact with an inmate.

July 24, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Menlo Woman Arrested On Criminal Trespass Charge At Handi Mart

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A Menlo woman was arrested earlier this month after allegedly returning to a business from which she had previously been banned.

According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies were dispatched to the Handi Mart in Menlo at approximately 6:10 a.m. on July 16 in reference to a trespassing complaint.

The store manager told deputies that Kimberly Joy Basham, 55, of Menlo, had been issued a criminal trespass warning and was not allowed on the property. Chattooga County E-911 also advised the responding deputy that Basham had been trespassed from the business and had previously been arrested for violating the warning.

After speaking with the manager, the deputy located Basham in the store parking lot and took her into custody. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident.

Basham was charged with Criminal Trespass.