The Walker County Sheriff’s Office says lab testing has ruled out kratom and other illegal drugs in an October incident that sent three Saddle Ridge Middle School students to the hospital.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation has arrested and charged a Union Point man following allegations that he assaulted several minors under his supervision as a youth football coach.
Summerville Police have issued warrants for a suspect after a man reported his wallet stolen at the Pay-n-Tote on Highway 114 earlier this month.
An Armuchee man has been arrested in connection with a late November incident in which he allegedly fled from a traffic stop at high speeds and escaped officers by driving over large rocks in an undeveloped subdivision, according to reports.
An arctic blast is headed for Chattooga County early next week, and forecasters say temperatures could plunge into the teens, with wind chills making it feel even colder in some areas. The dangerous drop in temperatures raises concerns not only for people but also for outdoor pets, and local officials and animal-welfare groups are urging residents to take immediate steps to prepare.
Blood Assurance is urgently asking community members to donate blood after a sudden spike in trauma cases has severely strained the nonprofit’s already thin supply.
The City of Summerville will hold a special called meeting on Monday, December 15, 2025, at 5:30 p.m. to consider several key items, including a year-end budget ordinance, recreation improvements, and property matters involving a local family donation.
Bells are ringing across shopping centers this holiday season as the Salvation Army of Rome, GA launches its annual Red Kettle campaign, a vital fundraiser that supports services in Chattooga, Floyd, and several other Northwest Georgia counties.
An Arctic front moving into the Southeast will bring some of the coldest air of the season to Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia Sunday into Monday, before temperatures rebound quickly during the second half of the week.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, December 13, 2025: