Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has released a statement addressing the recent Georgia Department of Agriculture inspection of the Chattooga County Animal Control facility and outlining ongoing efforts to improve operations and rebuild community trust. The inspection, a routine oversight procedure, identified areas needing improvement to ensure the facility meets the highest standards of animal care and compliance.
Dawson Garrett Scherer, 19, of Chattooga County, was arrested early last Thursday morning on charges of DUI Under 21 and various traffic offenses following a single-vehicle accident on Airport Road.
Jason Earnest Jones, a repeat offender, has been sentenced to 20 years in the Department of Corrections after being found guilty of trafficking methamphetamine and possessing methamphetamine with intent to distribute. A Catoosa County jury delivered the guilty verdict on March 20, 2025.
Georgia State Parks & Historic Sites is seeking an enthusiastic and knowledgeable individual to fill a seasonal Naturalist position at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Chattooga County. This is a fantastic opportunity for nature lovers to share their passion for the outdoors with park visitors and contribute to the preservation of Georgia’s natural beauty.
Georgia’s lottery-funded pre-kindergarten program was once considered the best in the nation, offering quality education for free, but enrollment began to decline after 2019, worsened by the pandemic. The National Institute for Early Education Research noted a long-term drop in enrollment for states like Georgia, Florida, Oklahoma, and Wisconsin. In the last school year, Georgia’s program scored below other states, managing an 8 out of 10 due to large class sizes.
U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is pressing major baby formula manufacturers for answers following a recent Consumer Reports study that revealed potentially harmful levels of lead and inorganic arsenic in some infant formulas sold across Georgia and the nation.
Northwest Georgia residents should prepare for possible isolated thunderstorms this afternoon and continuing through the week, according to the latest weather forecast. The National Weather Service predicts a 30 percent chance of showers mainly between 2 pm and 5 pm today. The day will be partly sunny with a high near 84 degrees. Winds will be calm, becoming southwest around 5 mph in the morning. Tonight, there is a slight chance of showers before 7 pm, with partly cloudy skies and a low around 63 degrees. Looking ahead, the forecast indicates a higher probability of scattered thunderstorms across Northwest Georgia on Thursday. A strong or isolated severe thunderstorm is possible Thursday afternoon, bringing the potential for gusty winds. The threat of thunderstorms becomes more widespread from Friday into Saturday. While most storms are expected to be of the average variety, a few could become strong to marginally severe, with the potential for gusty winds, small hail, and frequent lightning. Residents are advised to monitor weather updates and take necessary precautions, such as seeking shelter indoors during thunderstorms and avoiding outdoor activities when lightning is present. The forecast looks brighter for Sunday, with clearing skies, plenty of sunshine, and highs in the mid-70s.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, April 30, 2025:
Two Summerville residents, Traci Edwards and Samantha Witten, reported falling victim to a scam involving a fraudulent request for bond money from an individual impersonating a Chattooga County Jail official.
Eight adults were arrested in Bartow County on Thursday following an investigation into a one-year-old child who ingested methamphetamine. Bartow County Sheriff’s Deputies responded to a report from a Floyd County hospital regarding possible child abuse. According to authorities, a nurse reported that the child was being treated for methamphetamine ingestion, potentially in liquid form.
