Excitement is building in Summerville as Main Street prepares for the highly anticipated return of the annual Santa Special Train Excursions. While final details regarding schedules and ticketing for the magical holiday rides are expected soon, organizers are already soliciting participants for the festive events that accompany the beloved train tradition.
A long-sought fugitive with an active felony warrant out of Troup County, Jonathan Blake Loftis, was apprehended in Summerville during an early morning raid today and subsequently charged with multiple new offenses, including illegal firearm possession and pointing a gun at another.
A prominent and vocal critic of Georgia Power Co., Patty Durand, was arrested Tuesday on felony charges alleging she stole confidential company information during a break in a regulatory hearing.
A routine traffic stop conducted by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office on Tuesday, October 21, escalated quickly when an officer recognized a passenger who was wanted on outstanding felony warrants, leading to the discovery of illegal narcotics.
As temperatures drop in Georgia, the American Red Cross of Georgia urges families to take several steps to heat their home safely.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, October 23, 2025:
Residents across Northwest Georgia are waking up to another day of classic autumn weather, characterized by clear skies, low humidity, and mild afternoon temperatures. A robust surface high-pressure system has settled firmly over the Southeast, delivering post-frontal conditions that are promoting a period of crisp and exceptionally dry air.
Months of dedication and hard work by Chattooga County’s young agriculturalists are set to culminate next week as FFA and 4-H students host their annual Pig Project Show and Auction. The event, which provides students with hands-on experience in livestock management and agricultural finance, will take place on Monday, November 10th, at the Chattooga County Ag Center, beginning at 6:00 PM.
The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) has announced the promotion of Daniel Nicholson to Assistant Special Agent in Charge (ASAC) of the Northwest Georgia Drug Task Force. Nicholson, a twenty-five-year veteran of law enforcement, will assume a critical leadership role in coordinating and overseeing drug enforcement operations across the region.
The Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning (DECAL) has announced the recent launch of a new statewide initiative, “Chop, Look, Listen,” designed to prevent choking in young children. This educational campaign targets child care providers, parents, and caregivers, highlighting essential safety fundamentals to protect Georgia’s children from the preventable danger of choking during mealtimes.
