Saturday morning temperatures are in the low 60’s and we will see a mostly cloudy day today, with high temperatures around 77 degrees. Just a 20% chance for showers today, but that changes as we head into Sunday. Residents of Northwest Georgia should prepare for a potential round of strong to severe storms beginning Sunday afternoon and continuing through Monday evening, according to the National Weather Service.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, March 29, 2025:
Parents and guardians of Chattooga Indian football players are expected to attend a crucial meeting on Wednesday, April 16th, at 6:00 PM in the Chattooga High School (CHS) Cafeteria. The meeting will cover important program information related to the upcoming 2025 season. Chattooga Indians Football program staff will be on hand to discuss key topics including summer and fall schedules, fundraising initiatives, and team rules and expectations. Players, parents, or legal guardians are strongly encouraged to attend to ensure everyone is informed and prepared for the season ahead. The meeting will provide an opportunity to ask questions and learn more about the program’s goals for 2025. This meeting marks an important step towards a successful year for Chattooga Indian Football.
Samuel Ross Jenkins, an 18-year-old resident of Rome, Georgia, was apprehended in Chattooga County on March 24th, 2025, stemming from outstanding warrants in Bartow County. Jenkins was subsequently transferred to the Bartow County Jail and released on March 25th, 2025, after posting a $14,000 bond. He faces multiple charges related to alleged incidents occurring on March 11th and March 19th, 2025. The charges include contributing to the delinquency of a minor, simple battery, statutory rape, and enticing a child for indecent purposes.
A Georgia Senate panel has approved a revised version of House Bill 397, a piece of election legislation that has faced scrutiny for potential changes to voting laws. While the amended bill eliminates some of the most controversial proposals, including plans to hand voter challenge complaints to state election officials and enforce new ballot counting methods, it still retains elements drawing criticism.
A traffic stop for a tag light violation last weekend led to the arrest of Jose Luis-Agela Sandoval for driving under the influence (DUI), according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. Cpl. Villagomez was observing traffic on Highway 48 near Jamestown Road in Menlo when he noticed a dark-colored Mustang pass by with non-functioning tag lights. The traffic stop was initiated, and the vehicle pulled over at the intersection of Highway 48 and Highway 337.
The Georgia Department of Transportation (DOT) is considering a roundabout as a potential solution for the notoriously dangerous intersection of Gore-Subligna Road and U.S. Highway 27 in Chattooga County. The DOT has allocated $1.2 million in 2023 for engineering studies related to the project. Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen recently shared proposed drawings of the roundabout, released by the Georgia DOT, with the public. The DOT believes a roundabout could significantly improve safety at the intersection. In a statement, the department explained the core principle behind the design: “Roundabouts are a type of circular intersection defined by the basic operational principle of entering traffic yielding to vehicles on the circulatory roadway. Roundabouts have geometric features providing a reduced speed environment that offers substantial safety advantages and excellent operational performance.” The project is part of a wider initiative across Georgia to increase the use of roundabouts. Currently, 98 roundabouts are in operation statewide, with 50 more under construction and plans in place for an additional 240. The DOT hopes that the implementation of roundabouts will lead to a reduction in accidents and improved traffic flow at problematic intersections throughout the state. Further details about the timeline and community input opportunities regarding the Gore-Subligna Road and U.S. Highway 27 roundabout project are expected to be released by the Georgia DOT in the coming months.
Following Mayor Allen Keen’s resignation on Monday, the City of Menlo is now tasked with appointing a new leader to fill the remainder of his term, which expires on December 31st. According to the city charter, the Menlo City Council must appoint a replacement.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) and Southern Adventist University have formed a partnership that allows GNTC students to enroll in Southern Adventist University’s online Adult Degree Completion (ADC) program.
Atrium Health Floyd is lifting temporary masking and visitor restrictions due to a steady decrease in respiratory illnesses among patients and teammates. Children 12 and under will again be able to visit Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center, Atrium Health Floyd Polk Medical Center, and Atrium Health Floyd Cherokee Medical Center. Masks will continue to be available for visitors who wish to wear them.
