As of December 2024, ICE has entered into Jail Enforcement Model (JEM) agreements with 60 law enforcement agencies across 16 states, enhancing collaboration between federal, state and local law enforcement agencies in immigration enforcement. In Georgia, for example, ICE has partnered with six law enforcement agencies, including the Georgia Department of Corrections. Notably, three of the five other agencies are located in Northwest Georgia and include: Floyd County Sheriff’s Office, Polk County Sheriff’s Office, and Whitfield County Sheriff’s Office.

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An incident on 6th Street in Summerville last week resulted in the arrest of 59-year-old Horace Wooten Jr., who faced multiple charges following a confrontation with law enforcement. Witnesses reported that Wooten was seen walking eastbound on 6th Street when an officer, who was aware of outstanding felony warrants related to a past domestic violence incident, attempted to engage him.

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State Rep. Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee), who represents all of Chattooga County and a portion of Floyd County in the Georgia House, has introduced a bill that would provide training for first responders dealing with Alzheimer’s and dementia patients. 

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A pedestrian was struck by an oncoming vehicle on Highway 27 in Trion on Monday evening.  Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader told WZQZ on Monday night that it appears that the pedestrian stepped out in front of vehicle, just north of B&B Auto Sales.  The pedestrian was seriously injured and was airlifted by Lifeforce to a Chattanooga hospital.  The identity of the victim was not immediately available.  WZQZ will have more information as it becomes available.

In a hearing at the Chattooga County Superior Court this morning, Rocking S. Farms LLC faced off against the county government in a dispute over the construction of four chicken houses in Gore. The case centers around a permit obtained last year by farmer Dustin Smith, who has begun preparations for the poultry houses on land he claims to have been rightfully authorized to develop.

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Residents of Northwest Georgia are in for a cloudy Monday with highs only in the low to mid-50’s and rain showers overnight into Tuesday.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 10, 2025:

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Trion will soon have a new mini soccer field due to a partnership between Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation, and the Atlanta United Community Fund (AUCF). This project will build mini soccer fields in Rome, Trion, and Rockmart, providing fresh opportunities for youth soccer.

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