The Georgia Sunrays Softball Teams are excited to announce their inaugural Georgia Sunrays Beauty Pageant, a vibrant fundraising event designed to support their young athletes’ aspirations on and off the diamond. Mark your calendars for Saturday, July 19th, 2025. Doors will open at 10:00 AM, with the first age division taking the stage at 12:00 PM. The event will be held at the Chattooga County Ag Center, promising a fun-filled day for participants and spectators alike.
The Community Resource Center (CRC) of Chattooga County is set to significantly expand its impact thanks to a generous grant from The Atrium Floyd-Polk Foundation. The funding will be instrumental in launching a vital new program designed to foster stability and long-term success for local individuals and families, as well as support much-needed renovations to the CRC’s facilities.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, June 30, 2025:
Northwest Georgia is bracing for a scattered outbreak of thunderstorms this afternoon and evening. These storms carry the potential for significant impacts, including strong wind gusts that could cause localized damage, small hail, and heavy downpours. Residents should remain aware of changing weather conditions and be prepared for the possibility of sudden, intense weather. The forecast for today indicates a 40% chance of showers and thunderstorms, primarily developing after 1 PM. Prior to 8 AM, patchy fog may reduce visibility. The day will otherwise be partly sunny with temperatures reaching a high near 88 degrees. Light winds are expected, starting calm and shifting to a gentle southwest breeze around 5 mph in the afternoon.
On Saturday evening, June 28th, Georgia State Patrol Post 38 Troopers responded to a single-vehicle accident in the Gore area that occurred around 7:09 PM. The incident took place on Farmersville Road, in the vicinity of Little Sand Mountain Road. The vehicle involved, a Ford Explorer, was traveling northbound when the driver lost control. The Explorer veered off the roadway, coming to rest on the east shoulder where it collided with a power pole. The driver, identified as 18-year-old Michael Dooley of Armuchee, sustained minor injuries in the crash. He was subsequently transported to Atrium Floyd Medical Center for treatment. Following the investigation, Mr. Dooley was issued a citation for Failure to maintain lane.
The City of Summerville Fire Department will be conducting essential hydrant flushing throughout the city from Monday, June 30th to Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, between the hours of 8:00 AM and 3:00 PM daily. This proactive maintenance is a vital component in ensuring the effectiveness of the city’s fire suppression system and maintaining water quality for all residents.
Concerns are being raised about Georgia’s significantly high incarceration rate, exceeding the national average by a staggering 2.5 times. With 881 individuals incarcerated per 100,000 people, including those in prisons, jails, immigration detention, and juvenile justice facilities, Georgia faces mounting pressure to address its criminal justice system.
This past week, the Chattooga High School construction team, the reigning Georgia state champion in Teamworks, made an impressive showing at the SkillsUSA National Competition held in Atlanta. The event, which showcases the teamwork, technical, and leadership abilities of students in the construction trades, drew participants from all over the country, with Chattooga competing against 37 other Gold Medal teams from various states.
A Chattooga County woman was arrested earlier this month on DUI charges, according to a report released last week by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. On June 21, 2025, a routine license and safety checkpoint in Chattooga County led to the arrest of 59-year-old LaBrenda Mae Jones for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. The checkpoint, aimed at improving road safety, raised concerns about impaired driving and accountability after the incident. At about 10:12 p.m., deputies from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and Trion Police were conducting the checkpoint on Club Drive when they stopped Jones, who was driving a tan Chevrolet Malibu. The arrest report noted that the officer smelled alcohol on Jones’s breath and inside her vehicle. When asked about her drinking, she said she had only consumed “1 beer. “However, field sobriety tests indicated she was impaired. A breathalyzer test showed her blood alcohol concentration (BAC) was . 120, exceeding Georgia’s legal limit of . 08. After her arrest, Jones refused a state chemical blood test despite being informed of the consequences. While in custody, deputies said Jones exhibited inappropriate behavior and used explicit language towards the officers. Jones was charged with DUI for alcohol, failure to change name or address on driver’s license and a tag light violation.
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen wants to significantly reduce property taxes for homeowners by introducing two new sales taxes – both of which would need to be approved by voters. Commissioner Andy Allen, supported by local leaders from Lyerly, Menlo, Trion and Summerville, is proposing the Flexible Sales and Use Tax (FLOST) and the Transportation Special Purpose Local Option Sales Tax (T-SPLOST), which will be voted on countywide in November.
