Chattooga County Man Arrested After Firearm Incident During Dispute

A 61-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested after an incident involving a firearm during a dispute at a residence on McConnell Road. Deputies were called late on November 18th after a woman reported that her landlord, Milton Byron Nuckolls, was in her yard yelling for her to leave the property. She told authorities that he was waving a firearm and threatened to point it at her if she didn’t leave.

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Holiday Wreath Workshop Set for December 4 at Chattooga County Ag Center

A popular holiday tradition is returning to Chattooga County this week as the Chattooga County Young Farmers prepare to host their annual Holiday Wreath Class on Thursday, December 4th.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – November 30, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, November 30, 2025:

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Rainy Stretch Ahead for Chattooga County as Multiple Systems Move Through

Waves of rainfall are expected across Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia from today through Tuesday as a cold front and multiple disturbances move across the region. The first round of showers began early this morning, and additional periods of rain will continue throughout the day. Temperatures locally remain in the 40s and 50s, so no winter weather impacts are expected for our area.

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LIHEAP Assistance Begins Tomorrow in Chattooga County

North Georgia Community Action is reminding residents that the Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program, or LIHEAP, opens tomorrow, December 1st, for homebound and elderly households. The program, administered through the Georgia Division of Family and Children Services, provides financial help with winter heating bills — but funding is limited, and applications are handled strictly on a first-come, first-served basis.

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Santa Season Begins as Judge Jon Dennis Releases Full Chattooga County Christmas Schedule

Santa Claus is getting ready for a busy Christmas season in Chattooga County, and State Court Judge Jon Dennis is helping spread the word on where families can find him throughout December. Dennis released Santa’s official appearance schedule, noting that Santa is eager to see children across Summerville and the rest of the county as the holiday season begins.

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Red Cross Urges Northwest Georgia Residents to Give Locally This Holiday Season

The Northwest Georgia chapter of the American Red Cross is encouraging residents to give locally this holiday season to help support families across the region. The chapter serves 15 counties, including Chattooga and Floyd, and relies on community support to continue providing lifesaving services throughout the year.

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Officials Warn Georgians to Watch for Holiday Scams as Losses Climb

As holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, state officials are warning Georgians to stay alert after new federal data revealed Americans lost nearly $13 billion to fraud last year. Georgia was among the hardest-hit states, with residents losing an estimated $300 million to cyber-related scams.

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Summerville Christmas Parade Postponed

The City of Summerville has announced that due to expected rainfall on Monday, December 1st, the Summerville Christmas Parade has been rescheduled.
New Parade Date: Monday, December 8th
Start Time: 7:00 p.m.
City officials say the decision was made to ensure a safer and more enjoyable parade experience for participants and spectators. The parade will follow the same planned route and lineup schedule originally announced.
WZQZ will provide additional parade reminders and details as the new date approaches

Floyd County Commission Rejects Solar Farm Proposal and Chicken Zoning Request

The Floyd County Commission has rejected two separate zoning requests affecting properties in the Silver Creek and Horseleg Creek Road areas. Commissioners voted 3–0 to deny a special-use permit that would have allowed a solar farm to be constructed on a 40-acre undeveloped tract off Isbell Road.

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