The Floyd County Sheriff’s Office has issued a statement clarifying the details of its jail-based 287(g) program, a partnership with U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), following a public meeting held on Wednesday.
The next regularly scheduled meeting for the Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration is April 15, 2025 at 5 PM. The meeting will take place in the Registrars Office located at 10017 Commerce Street in Summerville. They will have an agenda for the meeting closer to the meeting date.
A lieutenant with the Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office has been terminated and now faces criminal charges following an investigation into allegations of unreported income from a second job and failure to perform assigned duties. Sheriff Gary Sisk announced the firing of Lieutenant Keith Cantrell in a statement released earlier today.
Voters in Lyerly will have a new polling location for future elections, Chattooga County election officials announced yesterday. The change will take effect starting with the upcoming election on March 18, 2025. According to an official notice released by the Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration, the Lyerly precinct polling place will be moved from its current location at the Lyerly Fire Hall (6086 Highway 114) to the Lyerly Community Center, located at 29 Alpine Street, Lyerly, Georgia 30730. The change is being made to better serve the voters of the Lyerly with the Lyerly Community Center providing a more accessible and convenient location for residents to exercise their right to vote. The Board of Elections and Registration is providing notice of the change as mandated by Georgia law (O.C.G.A. § 21-2-265). Lyerly voters are encouraged to take note of the new polling location before heading to the polls on March 18th for the upcoming SPLOST vote.
Murder charges have been filed against two former inmates in connection with the October killing of Lawrence Williams, 33, at Hays State Prison near Trion, Georgia. Montez Potts, 31, and Adrian Murdock, 35, are accused of participating in a gang-related killing inside the prison walls. According to arrest records, Potts and Murdock are charged with being “party to the crime of murder, aiding and abetting in the killing of Lawrence Williams by chasing him down, armed with a weapon, and trapping him on a stairwell where he was stabbed, leading to his death.” Prison investigators described the October 24th incident as a “coordinated attack” involving a crudely made knife, often referred to as a shank. Arrest records further allege that both Potts and Murdock are “validated members of the Blood Gang and participated in gang activity, by possessing a weapon, and engaging in a coordinated, violent act of aggravated assault and murder, with other Blood Gang members, to assist the gang.” Williams, who was from Valdosta, Georgia, was the fourth prisoner killed at Hays State Prison in 2024.
The Chattooga County Democratic Party has announced its annual Black History Month celebration, “Celebrating Our Heritage Through Poem and Song,” scheduled for Saturday, February 22nd at 7:00 PM. The event will be held at the Chattooga County Civic Center in Summerville. The evening will feature a vibrant showcase of local talent, including song, dance, and spoken word performances, all paying tribute to the rich history of Black culture in Chattooga County. In addition to the performances, the Chattooga County Democratic Party will be presenting two prestigious awards: The Community Service Award will be presented to Maisha Ludy, a Coordinator with Chattooga Family Connection, in recognition of her tireless dedication and countless hours of volunteer service to charitable organizations within the community. The Community Spirit Award will be awarded to Janice Foster, an active member of the MLK Committee, dedicated volunteer with Camp Juliette Low, caregiver, and beloved community singer whose talents uplift and inspire. The event is free to the public and all are invited to attend. Refreshments will be provided. Individuals interested in performing at the celebration are encouraged to contact Pam Albert at (706) 859-8044 for further information on participation. The Chattooga County Democratic Party encourages everyone to join them for this special evening of celebration and community.
Nearly half a million Georgians, including small business owners, farmers, veterans, and gig workers, cannot afford private health insurance but earn too much to qualify for Medicaid. Closing this coverage gap is important for both health care and economic reasons, benefiting not only those in need but all Georgians.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 13, 2025:
The National Weather Service has issued a flood warning for the Chattooga River at Summerville, effective from Thursday afternoon to Friday afternoon. Minor flooding is expected in the area. The river is forecast to exceed its flood stage of 14 feet early Thursday afternoon, cresting at an estimated 15.9 feet tomorrow evening before receding below flood stage late Saturday morning.
Chattooga County residents are invited to attend the First Annual Chattooga County Health Fair on April 12, 2025, from 8:00 AM to Noon at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located at 40 Middle School Rd. in Summerville.