A Lyerly woman who was originally arrested last month on a probation violation is now facing an additional felony charge involving the financial exploitation of an elderly victim.
As colder weather settles into Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia, state officials are using this week — December 1st through 5th — to help residents get ready for potential winter hazards. The Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency, along with the National Weather Service, is launching Winter Weather Preparedness Week, urging families to review safety plans and prepare emergency supplies before winter storms strike.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 1, 2025:
Northwest Georgia is starting December on a very wet note, as waves of rainfall move across the region today through Tuesday afternoon. Chattooga County and surrounding areas can expect steady, soaking rain with some heavier pockets possible at times. While no severe weather is anticipated, this prolonged rainfall will be beneficial for our drought conditions — though it won’t be enough to completely break the drought.
A Summerville man was arrested last week after deputies responding to a house fire discovered three severely neglected dogs on the property. The incident happened on November 23rd on Railroad Circle, where emergency crews had been called to a structure fire.
Chattooga County property owners have just nine days left to pay their 2025 property taxes. Earlier this year, Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen and Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton announced that the deadline would be extended to Tuesday, December 10, 2025, giving residents extra time after a delay in the mailing of tax bills.
Pleasant Grove Baptist Church, located in the Gore community of Chattooga County, is inviting the public to experience a special holiday tradition during its Drive-Thru Live Nativity on Saturday, December 13th, from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of November, 2025:
Multiple fire crews were called to a barn fire in the Mountain View community on Saturday afternoon. The blaze broke out in the 400 block of Mountain View Road, and responders say the structure was already fully engulfed when they arrived on scene.
The Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program — better known as LIHEAP — starts TODAY for homebound and elderly households in Chattooga County. North Georgia Community Action is urging residents to call as soon as phone lines open at 8:30 a.m., as funding is limited and assistance is provided strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.