Georgia House Speaker Jon Burns (R-Newington) has unveiled the Georgia House of Representatives’ policy agenda for the 2026 Legislative Session, saying the chamber will focus on affordability and quality of life for families across the state while continuing work tied to recent tax cuts, insurance-cost efforts, education initiatives and healthcare investments.
A Cartersville woman has been arrested on a felony warrant accusing her of unlawful sexual conduct with a person in custody, according to an arrest warrant in the case.
The warrant alleges 26-year-old Jazmine Prechy Richardson, identified as a member of the kitchen staff at the Floyd County Prison, engaged in a sexual act with an inmate.
Investigators say the alleged incident happened during the early morning hours of October 20. No additional details were immediately available, and officials have not released further information about the circumstances surrounding the case.
Richardson’s arrest is tied to the felony warrant, and the investigation remains ongoing.
A Flood Watch remains in effect through 8 PM Saturday for Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, as periods of moderate to heavy rainfall keep flash flooding a concern into the afternoon and evening.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 10, 2025:
Georgia’s biggest skilled-trades event—the Construction Ready CareerExpo & SkillsUSA Georgia State Championships—returns to the Georgia World Congress Center in Atlanta on February 19–20, 2026, celebrating its 20th anniversary.
Educators in Chattooga County are turning to creative solutions to improve literacy and encourage a love of reading among students, especially in a rural community with limited access to services.
Donny Campbell, a former maintenance department employee at the Chickamauga and Chattanooga National Military Park, has pleaded guilty to theft of government funds after submitting false overtime entries on his timesheets.
January is National Blood Donor Month, and Blood Assurance is reminding residents that winter is one of the toughest times of the year to maintain a stable blood supply. Donations often drop because of holiday travel, seasonal illnesses, and weather-related disruptions—while hospital demand remains steady and can even rise.
The IRS says the nation’s 2026 tax filing season opens Monday, January 26, 2026, when the agency will begin accepting and processing 2025 federal income tax returns. Taxpayers have until Wednesday, April 15, 2026 to file and pay any taxes due.
Two men were taken into custody in Chattooga County after a traffic stop led to the discovery of outstanding warrants, according to an arrest report.
Authorities identified the suspects as Brandon Axel Barley, age 20, and Dylan Matthew Ward, age 23. The incident occurred during a traffic stop in the Rossville Boulevard area, where a vehicle was pulled over for a traffic violation.
During the stop, officers learned that Barley was wanted out of Cedar Bluff, Alabama, on a probation violation warrant. Further investigation confirmed that Ward was also wanted in connection with an active warrant from the same jurisdiction.
Both men were taken into custody and later transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident. No injuries were reported.
