Residents across Chattooga County and the wider Northwest Georgia region are being urged to use extreme caution today as a Red Flag Warning remains in effect because of dangerous fire weather conditions.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, March 28, 2026:
A routine traffic stop in Gore led to an arrest after a driver was found to be using a false identity and driving on a suspended license.
A “No Kings” protest is scheduled for today in Chattooga County, with organizers describing it as part of a broader national day of action centered on opposition to authoritarianism and support for democratic principles.
A major education bill aimed at improving reading skills across Georgia has become one of the biggest political fights at the State Capitol as lawmakers head into the final days of the legislative session.
Chattooga High School and Summerville Middle School agricultural education students recently joined forces to mentor students at Leroy Massey Elementary School through a hands-on agricultural education initiative.
Young artists across Chattooga County are invited to showcase their creativity as the Friends of the Chattooga County Library announce their 2026 T-shirt and bag design contest.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has named Rihanna Davis of LaFayette as its 2026 Dual Enrollment Student of the Year.
Georgia’s 2026 spring turkey season opens today on private land, with public land hunting set to begin April 4. The season will run statewide through May 15.
A special youth and mobility-impaired hunt was held March 21 and 22 to kick off the season.
Hunters are allowed a total of two legal gobblers for the season, with a limit of one gobbler per day. Legal hunting hours run from one-half hour before sunrise until sunset.
Wildlife officials remind hunters that everyone— including those under 16, landowners, and lifetime license holders — must have a free Georgia turkey harvest record. All harvested birds must also be reported through Georgia Game Check within 24 hours.
Hunters age 16 and older are required to have a valid hunting license and big game license. Those hunting on Wildlife Management Areas must also have a WMA license.
State wildlife officials say this year’s season could be a strong one, with indications of an increased number of 2-year-old birds across Georgia.
The Internal Revenue Service is expanding access to in-person help by opening select Taxpayer Assistance Centers on Saturdays over the next few months.
The special Saturday hours will run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on select dates through the end of June, with the next opportunity scheduled for Saturday, March 28.
IRS officials say offices in dozens of states, along with locations in Washington, D.C., and Puerto Rico, will participate. During these extended weekend hours, taxpayers can receive help with most services normally offered at a Taxpayer Assistance Center. However, cash payments will not be accepted.
The IRS is encouraging taxpayers to check ahead before visiting by going to IRS.gov/SaturdayHours. The website provides a full list of participating locations, along with important information to review before arriving.
In addition to weekend availability, more than 200 Taxpayer Assistance Centers nationwide are also extending their weekday hours through April 30 to accommodate the busy tax filing season.
To find the nearest office and see what services are offered, taxpayers can use the “Contact Your Local Office” tool on IRS.gov, which includes a locator, directions, and details about extended hours.