Drivers are being warned to slow down or face tickets during “Operation Southern Slow Down” from July 14-20 in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, and Tennessee. This is the ninth year of the campaign, which aims to enforce speed limits and raise awareness about the dangers of speeding. The event will begin with news conferences in several cities, where law enforcement will focus on speeding and aggressive driving throughout the week.
A July 4th disturbance in Chattooga County escalated into a police pursuit and the recovery of a stolen firearm, leading to the arrest of an intoxicated man who allegedly broke into a neighbor’s home and attempted to sell a weapon.
A routine traffic stop in Trion resulted in the arrest of a 54-year-old man on multiple felony drug charges, including possession of methamphetamine and fentanyl. Shawn Richard Wright, 54, was taken into custody by a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Deputy after various controlled substances were reportedly discovered during the stop.
The State of Georgia reported net tax collections for June amounting to about $3.15 billion, which is an increase of $124.3 million, or 4.1%, compared to last year. The year-to-date net tax revenue reached roughly $33.62 billion, up $668.3 million, significantly influenced by the motor fuel excise tax, which had been suspended for a time last year. Adjusted for changes in the motor fuel tax, the year-to-date collections increased by $197.4 million, or 0.6%.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, July 10, 2025:
Residents in Northwest Georgia should prepare for heavy thunderstorms and very high heat index values today and into the evening. Forecasters predict severe weather with possible damaging winds and flash flooding during the storms, which could occur this afternoon and evening. A hot and humid environment is expected, with heat index values reaching between 98 and 104 degrees.
Chattooga High School has announced the appointment of Garrett Brown, a seasoned coach with over 25 years of experience and a familiar face in area athletics, as the new head coach for the Lady Indians basketball program. The decision signals a strategic move by the school to invigorate its basketball fortunes with a proven leader.
The Community Resource Center of Chattooga (CRC Chattooga) will host the “Dancing With Our Stars – Chattooga Style” fundraiser. This important event helps local families facing food insecurity and other essential needs. It features a night of dancing and a special dinner and is a key source of funding for various assistance programs offered by CRC Chattooga.
A domestic dispute last week at a Sidney Street residence escalated into a physical altercation, leading to the arrest of a Summerville woman who now faces multiple charges, including cruelty to children and battery.
