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.
Travis Downie has been sentenced to 45 years in prison, with 18 years to be served without parole, after pleading guilty to multiple felony charges in Catoosa County Superior Court on February 25, 2025. The charges stemmed from an incident on May 26, 2024, where Downie fired multiple shots at a Catoosa County Sheriff’s Office patrol car on American Boulevard.
Georgia Governor Brian Kemp signed several bills into law that he says ensures fairness in school sports, and will enhance student and teacher safety, and improve education quality in Georgia. Governor Kemp emphasized the importance of keeping children safe and providing them with a fair environment in schools, stating that girls should not have to share facilities with boys.
On Thursday, May 15th, the Chattooga County Ag building will be buzzing with the energy of over 300 fifth-grade students from every school in the county, as they participate in the annual “Ag Day.” This long-standing tradition offers students a hands-on experience, connecting them with Georgia’s leading industry: agriculture. Ag Day provides a crucial opportunity to showcase the vital role that agriculture plays not only in Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia but also across the entire state. Students will have the chance to engage directly with agricultural practices, ask questions, and learn from experts about the importance and impact of agriculture on their community and beyond. This interactive event promises an enriching experience for all participants. For those interested in getting involved and contributing to this year’s Ag Day, please contact Chattooga County Young Farmer Director Lauren Jarrett for more information.
Volunteers and stream cleanup organizers from Georgia gathered in Atlanta on April 24 to recognize the achievements of the Rivers Alive program, the state’s largest volunteer cleanup effort. The program aims to protect Georgia’s vast waterways, which exceed 70,000 miles. The Chattooga County 4-H program received one of the awards during this celebration.
Annual air quality restrictions will start soon for residents of northern Georgia. From May 1 to September 30, the Georgia Environmental Protection Division (EPD) will enforce a burning restriction in 54 counties to reduce smoke that can harm ozone levels in urban areas.
Two Northwest Georgia non-profits are calling on the community to donate gently-used items during their spring cleaning efforts. Habitat for Humanity – Coosa Valley, serving Chattooga, Floyd, and Polk Counties, and the Hospitality House for Women, Inc., are both seeking donations to support their respective missions.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 29, 2025: