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

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are experiencing a notable transition in weather as the powerful cold front responsible for widespread rain earlier this week finally pulls away, leaving behind a brisk, breezy, and significantly cooler airmass.

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The Region Championship trophy hangs in the balance this Thursday night as the undefeated Bowdon Red Devils (7–2, 3–0 Region) travel to Sam R. McCain Stadium to face the surging Trion Bulldogs (4–5, 2–1 Region). The high-stakes matchup marks the final regular-season game for both squads and will determine the ultimate victor of the region.

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Summerville Main Street is extending an invitation to local families, individuals, and organizations to participate in a special “Salute To The Troops” exhibit on November 8th, designed to honor the brave men and women who have served our nation.

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A newly released AARP report, “Caregiving in the U.S. 2025: Caring Across States,” reveals that a staggering 24% of Georgia adults – approximately 2.5 million people – are family caregivers, providing largely unpaid and unsupported care to older parents, spouses, and other loved ones. The data highlights the immense financial, physical, and emotional toll these individuals face, prompting AARP Georgia to urge policymakers for immediate action.

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A Summerville man reported to local police Monday that he had fallen victim to a sophisticated online scam, losing $3,000 in cash and sending an additional $15,000 in cashier’s checks under the false pretense of securing a government grant. The incident highlights the growing threat of social media-based financial fraud.

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Georgia Highlands College will hold a groundbreaking ceremony next week for the renovation of the Lakeview Healthcare Education Center on the Floyd Campus in Rome.

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On October 22, 2025, Tyler Blake Gamble, 32, was found guilty by a Dade County jury of Trafficking Fentanyl and Possession of Fentanyl with Intent to Distribute after a three-day trial. Evidence showed that Gamble, who was on parole for a previous drug conviction, was selling methamphetamine in Alabama on April 17, 2024. Following an investigation, officers searched his home and found 47 fentanyl tablets and over $6,000 in cash. Gamble admitted to regularly trafficking methamphetamine and planned to restock his supply. The Georgia Bureau of Investigation confirmed the fentanyl amount was significant under state law. Despite the defense’s claims of a weak case, the jury disagreed and convicted him. He was sentenced to 40 years, with 25 years to serve. The Lookout Mountain District Attorney’s office highlighted the community’s role in achieving justice.

Rome Police are investigating after the body of a 29-year-old woman was discovered Tuesday morning in downtown Rome, between the Cotton Block and Bridgepoint Plaza. Authorities have stated there is no evidence of foul play at this time, and the death does not appear suspicious.

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