Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, November 25, 2025:
Rain returns to Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia today as a cold front approaches the region. Forecasters say most of the area can expect three-quarters of an inch to an inch and a half of rainfall, with a few isolated spots possibly seeing up to two inches or more, especially across the higher elevations of far northwest Georgia.
A 61-year-old Summerville man is facing a series of drug-related charges after authorities say they found illegal substances on him both during his arrest and after he arrived at jail.
The American Red Cross was called to assist a family over the weekend after a house fire in the Pennville community of Chattooga County. While no further details about the fire have been released, the Red Cross is reminding local families that home fires increase sharply during the holiday season, often caused by cooking accidents, unattended candles, or unsafe decorations.
The Blue Angels executing a Delta Roll with their Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornets. Note that two of the aircraft got swapped out with the two-seaters to bring some lucky passengers along.
The U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds will headline the Wings Over North Georgia Air Show when it returns early next year to Rome’s Russell Regional Airport on April 3–4, 2026. The announcement marks an exciting return for one of the nation’s most elite aerial demonstration teams.
As Thanksgiving travel ramps up, drivers across Georgia are seeing a slight increase in gas prices heading into the holiday week. According to AAA, the statewide average now stands at $2.87 per gallon, driven by a modest rise in crude oil prices and growing travel demand. Prices are six cents higher than last week, nine cents higher than last month, but still six cents lower than this time last year. Filling up a standard 15-gallon tank now costs about $43.95.
Families across Chattooga County are invited to kick off the holiday season with a magical evening at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park as the Friends of Sloppy Floyd present this year’s Peppermint Project. The festive event will be held on Saturday, December 13th from 4 to 7 p.m.
As Thanksgiving approaches, many local businesses are preparing for the holiday by adjusting their schedules — and that means residents will want to plan ahead. Most stores, offices, and restaurants will be closed on Thanksgiving Day, but one local grocery store is helping provide a little extra time for last-minute shoppers.
As Thanksgiving travel increases across Georgia, law enforcement agencies statewide — including the Summerville Police Department, Trion Police Department, and the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office — are stepping up patrols to keep roads safe during one of the busiest travel periods of the year.
The Georgia Department of Education has released its 2026 legislative priorities, outlining key goals that will shape State School Superintendent Richard Woods’ discussions with lawmakers during the upcoming legislative session and guide the agency’s work in the years ahead.