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.
As the region braces for colder weather, the Community Resource Center of Chattooga (CRC) is calling on local ministries, organizations, and concerned citizens to join its annual Homeless Collaboration Meeting. The critical convening is designed to coordinate services, share resources, and finalize preparation plans to support the most vulnerable residents throughout the upcoming winter months.
Everything’s coming up candy and pumpkins in downtown Summerville on Saturday, October 25. Summerville Main Street will team up with the Summerville Trion Optimist Club to present the annual Pumpkin Palooza Market At The Depot and Downtown Halloween Candy Walk! This fall celebration will be held down the East Washington Streetscape to the Summerville Depot. Hours for the Pumpkin Palooza will run from 10:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. In addition, there will be a steam engine train arrival by the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at 1:00 p.m. and the evening will end with a Night of The Jack O’Lanterns event.
The Town of Lyerly Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for its upcoming basketball season. Parents and guardians of children aged 5 to 14 years old are encouraged to sign up their aspiring young athletes before the deadline of Tuesday, October 31st.