Residents across Northwest Georgia, including Chattooga County, can expect a beautiful stretch of weather from today, Wednesday, September 17th, through Sunday, September 21st, thanks to a robust high-pressure system. The forecast calls for predominantly clear skies, unseasonably warm temperatures, and pleasantly low humidity for the majority of the week.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, September 17, 2025:
A Summerville man, Ryan Lynn Bolenbaugh, 21, was arrested in Rome recently after a traffic stop for allegedly driving at a high rate of speed while impaired led to the discovery of illegal drugs.
As Georgia’s bow season officially opened last Saturday, hunters in Chattooga County are being encouraged to participate in the “Hunters Ending Hunger” initiative, transforming their venison harvests into a vital source of protein for local families and schools facing food insecurity.
Kurt Stuenkel, President of Atrium Health Floyd, has been awarded the prestigious University System of Georgia (USG) Regents Hall of Fame Alumni and Distinguished Friends Award, recognizing his profound support and pivotal role in strengthening Georgia Highlands College (GHC). The award was presented during the USG Foundation’s 21st annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala, which raised over $4.5 million for need-based scholarships across the state.
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.
