Georgia Senate Majority Leader Jason Anavitarte (R–Dallas) has issued a statement marking the beginning of National Hispanic Heritage Month, calling on all Georgians to celebrate the rich history, culture, and contributions of Hispanic Americans. The month-long observance, which runs from September 15 to October 15, honors the influence of Hispanic, Latino, and Latinx communities on American society.
Chattooga County government has frozen the property tax millage rate at its current level this year, a calculated move designed to clear the path for two crucial sales tax referendums. The decision, announced by Commissioner Andy Allen, comes as the county seeks to balance local revenue needs with widespread concerns about the fairness and economic impact of increasing consumption taxes.
Josiah Matthew Backus, a 26-year-old resident of Walker County, Georgia, has been sentenced to life in prison after admitting to the repeated sexual abuse of his young relatives. The sentencing, which took place on August 28, 2025, follows his conviction on multiple counts of Aggravated Child Molestation and Child Molestation.
An Armuchee man is facing a felony aggravated assault charge following his arrest at his Warren Road apartment on Friday of last week. Todd William James II, 20, is accused of slamming and choking a woman, and threatening to kill her during the alleged domestic incident.
AdventHealth Georgia’s cancer care teams are once again calling on residents across Northwest Georgia to illuminate their homes in a vibrant display of support this October, challenging the community to “Light Your Porch Pink” for Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 16, 2025:
Northwest Georgia residents are advised to prepare for a significant warming trend through Saturday, as temperatures are forecast to surge into the mid-to-upper 80s, potentially reaching near 90°F by Friday and Saturday. This unseasonably warm spell, more akin to late summer than mid-September, will be accompanied by mostly sunny and clear conditions, with little to no chance of rain for most of the week. Nights will remain mild, with lows in the upper 60s.
A Lyerly man, Terry Lamar Battles, 43, was arrested on charges of battery and cruelty to children in the third degree following a domestic dispute that allegedly turned physical. Battles reportedly became irate and made threats against an arresting deputy during transport to jail.
Governor Brian Kemp has officially marked Saturday, September 27, 2025, as National Hunting and Fishing Day in Georgia, signing a proclamation that celebrates the state’s rich outdoor traditions and the vital role of sportsmen and women in conservation. To commemorate the day, the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division (WRD) is set to host 11 special events across the state, alongside a statewide free fishing day for all Georgia residents.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the first half of September, 2025:
