Unseasonably warm weather will continue across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this week as a stalled front lingers across the region, bringing scattered morning showers and the chance for an isolated thunderstorm Tuesday.
Today, Tuesday, March 10, 2026, is Election Day for the Special Elections for U.S. House of Representatives District 14 and Georgia Senate District 53.
The Chattooga County Elections and Registration Board reminds voters that ballots must be cast at their assigned polling location.
Polling places open today include:
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Gore Fire Hall
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Lyerly Community Center
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Former Menlo City Hall
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Chattooga County Civic Center
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Trion Recreation Department
Election officials report that 1,837 ballots were cast during Advance Voting, which has now concluded.
As of 8:30 a.m. on March 9, a total of 74 absentee-by-mail ballots had been issued. Of those:
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59 ballots have been accepted
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1 ballot has been spoiled
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14 ballots remain outstanding
The deadline to request an absentee-by-mail ballot has already passed. However, absentee ballots may still be returned until 7 p.m. today. Ballots must be mailed or hand delivered to the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office, located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville.
Voters with questions about polling locations or ballot status are encouraged to contact the Chattooga County Elections and Registration Office.
Advocates for Georgians with disabilities say the state faces an urgent need for expanded support services, warning lawmakers that many families are struggling to access essential care.
Happening today, the City of Summerville will hold a public listening session to gather community input on ideas and services that can better support youth with special needs and their families.
The meeting is set for Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at 6 p.m. at The Depot on East Washington Street.
City officials say the goal is to hear directly from residents about the needs, resources, and programs that could make a difference for local families.
The public is encouraged to attend and share input.
A man wanted in connection with an armed robbery at the State Line Tavern in Floyd County near the Georgia-Alabama state line is now in custody.
According to an arrest warrant, 23-year-old Alric Gabriel Crawford of Centre, Alabama, entered the business on December 28 armed with a gun and demanded money from the clerk.
Authorities say Crawford took around $3,000 during the robbery.
Crawford is now being held in the Floyd County Jail without bond and is charged with armed robbery.
A second suspect, 23-year-old Jeffrey Lemar Smith of Gadsden, was arrested shortly after the robbery. Authorities say Smith was found hiding in a dumpster off West Main Street near Watson Drive in Centre.
The case remains under investigation.
Members of Chattooga High School HOSA are being recognized after a strong showing at the recent Georgia HOSA State Leadership Conference, where students brought home multiple honors and represented the school in a wide range of competitive events.
Another week is bringing another jump at the pump for Georgia drivers, with gas prices continuing to trend higher across the state.
A traffic stop in Summerville resulted in two people being arrested after officers discovered marijuana, a firearm, and an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College has named Jason Gamel, director of Recruitment at GNTC, as the college’s 2026 Staff Member of the Year.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 9, 2026: