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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 9, 2025:

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The National Weather Service (NWS) in Peachtree City has issued a Winter Storm Watch for north and central Georgia as a significant winter weather event is expected to unfold over the coming days. High pressure currently dominating the central part of the state will shift eastward today, while a low pressure system developing in the western Gulf of Mexico is set to move northeast, impacting local weather patterns starting Friday morning.

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New Echota-Cherokee Capital State Historic will host “Cast Iron Cookware 101” on January 25, 2 p.m. – 3:15 p.m. Visitors will learn how to care for and use cast iron cookware. The rangers will demonstrate how to “season” cast iron cookware and some of the common recipes the Cherokee would use in their everyday life. Visitors will also learn about common ingredients that the Cherokee used for their medicine and food. All ages are invited to this program. Admission is $6-$8 and includes self-guided walking tours and museum admission. New Echota is located one mile east of Interstate 75 (Exit 317) on GA HWY 225 N. near Calhoun, Georgia. Call 706.624.1321 or visit GaStateParks.org/newechota for further information.

AdventHealth Redmond is proud to announce the upcoming Northwest Georgia Health and Wellness Expo, a free event dedicated to promoting health, fitness, nutrition and overall well-being. This event will take place from 10 am to 2 pm on Saturday, Feb. 1, at the Forum River Center, second floor, 301 Tribune St, Rome, GA 30161.

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Civil rights icon Ruby Bridges, who was one of the first Black students to attend an all-white elementary school in 1960, will give a lecture at Berry College on Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

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The Lookout Mountain Judicial Circuit is proud to announce the historic appointment of two female Chief Assistant District Attorneys, marking the first time in the circuit’s history that women have held these leadership positions. Known for their dedication, determination, and tenacity, Walker County natives Deanna Reisman and Lynsay Chapman bring over a decade’s worth of prosecutorial experience to the courtroom. Both Ms. Reisman and Ms. Chapman have earned reputations as hard-nosed prosecutors, fiercely committed to upholding the law and seeking justice for victims. Their appointments signify not only a milestone in the circuit’s history but also a testament to their unwavering commitment to ensuring safety and accountability within the community.

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In a press release issued on Tuesday evening, Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen announced that all county offices will be closed on Friday, January 10, 2025, in anticipation of severe weather expected to hit Northwest Georgia. The decision comes as part of a coordinated effort involving Atrium Health, the Emergency Management Agency, the Georgia Department of Transportation, local Public Works Departments, and surrounding municipalities to ensure the safety of residents during the impending weather event.

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The Georgia Department of Public Health Northwest Health District office in Rome and health departments in Bartow, Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Floyd, Gordon, Haralson, Paulding, Polk, and Walker counties will be closed Friday, January 10. 

As respiratory illnesses rise, Atrium Health Floyd is urging everyone to take steps to protect themselves and those around them.

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