Gordon County Sheriff’s Office Drug Enforcement Unit detectives have dismantled a methamphetamine trafficking operation following an investigation on Tara Drive near Calhoun. Acting on a tip, detectives, in conjunction with Probation/Parole officers from the Department of Community Supervision, executed a search warrant at a private residence located at 200 Tara Drive. The search yielded a significant quantity of solid crystal methamphetamine, as well as a large amount of liquid methamphetamine. Detectives also discovered the components of a “laboratory” used to convert liquid methamphetamine into its solid, traffickable form. In addition to methamphetamine, investigators uncovered cocaine and psilocybin mushrooms, a hallucinogenic substance, at the residence. The occupant of the home, identified as 62-year-old Tracy Van McEntyre of Tara Drive, was arrested and charged with Manufacturing and Trafficking Methamphetamine, along with numerous other drug-related offenses. The investigation is ongoing.

The official start of Summer is approaching, and the temperatures are rising. The Salvation Army of Rome, GA is in urgent need of bottled water to offer to the homeless of the community.

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Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit (LMJC) District Attorney Clayton Fuller invited crime victims to meet with Georgia Board of Pardons and Paroles Member Joyette Holmes on Thursday, providing them a crucial opportunity to share the impact of violent crimes and voice their opinions on potential parole for offenders.

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Residents across Northwest Georgia awoke to pleasant conditions this morning, with temperatures in the upper 60s and partly cloudy skies. However, the National Weather Service is forecasting a significant chance of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day, particularly this afternoon and evening. A weather system developing over the Tennessee Valley and northern Alabama is expected to move into Northwest Georgia just before sunset. While the probability of severe weather remains low, isolated storms could produce heavy rainfall, frequent lightning, and gusty winds. The forecast calls for mostly cloudy conditions today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s. Tonight, showers and thunderstorms are expected, mainly before 9 PM. Some storms could bring heavy rainfall. The low temperature tonight will be around 68 degrees Fahrenheit, with a southwest wind around 5 mph. There is an 80% chance of precipitation, with new rainfall amounts between a quarter and a half-inch possible. The threat of storms continues into Father’s Day on Sunday, with an increased chance of daytime storms in the afternoon, mainly after 2 PM. Sunday night will likely see showers and thunderstorms before 11 PM, followed by a chance of showers between 11 PM and 2 AM. Patchy fog is also expected after 4 AM. The low will be around 69 degrees, with a southwest wind around 5 mph becoming calm. The chance of precipitation is 60%. Looking ahead to Monday, the forecast indicates a continued chance of showers before 11 AM, followed by a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 11 AM and 2 PM, and finally, showers and possibly a thunderstorm after 2 PM. Patchy fog is also possible before 8 AM. The high temperature will be near 86 degrees, with an 80% chance of precipitation.

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, June 14, 2025:

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In an effort to bolster the county’s preparedness for potential disasters, Chattooga County Emergency Management Director Pamela Vaughn is urging residents to join the Community Emergency Response Team (CERT). The program equips everyday citizens with vital skills needed to assist their communities in the wake of emergencies when professional first responders might be delayed or overwhelmed.

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The City of Summerville is seeking a qualified individual to fill the role of Payroll/Finance Clerk. This vital position is responsible for the accurate and timely processing of payroll, as well as performing a range of financial duties crucial to the city’s operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for processing weekly and monthly payroll, completing required quarterly reports, submitting payroll taxes, and preparing and distributing W-2s. They will also maintain employee leave records, distribute monthly reports to department heads, reconcile credit card payments, and prepare reconciliation requests for probation payments. Beyond payroll duties, the role involves preparing daily reports, entering journal entries, providing customer service, preparing invoices as needed, and assisting with budget preparation. The candidate will also serve as an Accounts Payable backup and maintain the confidentiality of personnel and City information, including fraud prevention measures. The position requires a High School diploma or equivalent and one to two years of experience in accounting or a similar role. The work environment is typically indoors in a controlled office setting, primarily involving sitting at a desk or table. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply immediately to be considered for this important role in the City of Summerville’s finance department. Further details about the application process can be found on the city’s website HERE or by contacting City Hall directly.

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) offers an Automation Engineering Technology program that trains students to design and troubleshoot automated systems. Established in 2019 at the Whitfield Murray Campus, it is the only engineering-based program in Georgia. The curriculum focuses on math, science, and core concepts like circuit analysis and PLC programming. Students complete a capstone project or an internship, and the program supports pathways to further degrees. Graduates can pursue careers in various industries, earning $55,000 to $100,000. High demand for skilled graduates leads to job offers before program completion, emphasizing the field’s growth and potential. See more details below in a press release from GNTC:

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A man, already in jail in Northwest Georgia, has been charged with internet sex crimes. John Wesley Fain, 41, of Cedartown, already incarcerated in the Floyd County Jail on unrelated theft charges, has been served with additional warrants alleging obscene internet contact with a child and solicitation of sodomy. According to the warrants issued by Floyd County authorities, Fain allegedly contacted a minor via the social media platform Snapchat between May 1st and May 9th of this year. The warrants state that Fain inquired with the minor about the price she would charge to allow him to perform a specific sex act. Investigators allege that Fain was aware the victim was a minor, having been previously informed of her age by the girl’s mother. Fain has been in custody since May 28th following his arrest for theft by taking. The charges stem from an alleged gun theft. He will now face additional charges related to the internet contact, and will remain in the Floyd County Jail pending further legal proceedings.