A Cedar Bluff man is facing multiple charges after an altercation with law enforcement on Gadsden Road that escalated when he allegedly bit a police officer. According to records from the Floyd County Jail, 39-year-old John Edwin Terry Jr. was seen aggressively pounding on the side of a parked camper trailer early Wednesday morning. When a Cave Spring police officer approached Terry to inquire about his behavior, he reportedly became belligerent. The situation quickly deteriorated as the officer informed Terry that he was under arrest. In a fit of aggression, Terry is accused of striking the officer and biting him on the left forearm. Backup officers soon arrived on the scene, successfully subduing Terry and taking him into custody. He is now facing several serious charges, including felony obstruction of law enforcement, aggravated battery, disorderly conduct, and possession of pills not in the original container. The injured officer was treated for the bite and is expected to make a full recovery. Authorities are continuing to investigate the incident and are urging anyone with additional information to come forward. .

Republican Vice Presidential Candidate JD Vance Stops At The Varsity In Rome

Ohio Senator and Republican Vice-Presidential nominee JD Vance visited Georgia, where he rallied supporters at The Mill, a former jeans factory turned event space, highlighting the decline of American manufacturing. Vance emphasized the need for more domestic production and claimed that only he and former President Donald Trump could steer the country in the right direction. He expressed plans to streamline relief efforts following powerful storms affecting rural Georgians, criticizing the Biden administration’s response.

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The long-term weather forecast is shaping up to be absolutely stunning over the next week, with a mid-level low pressure system expected to track eastward along the border between the United States and Canada, eventually making its way towards the New England region. As this system moves through, it will usher in much cooler and drier air from the northwest, significantly reducing the chances of any shower or thunderstorm activity through next Friday. Temperatures, which had been quite warm in the 80s to start, will gradually trend cooler following the passage of a cold front early next week. By Tuesday, high temperatures are forecast to top out in the pleasant mid-to-upper 70s and lower 80s, providing a refreshing, fall-like feel, especially in the mornings when lows dip down into the comfortable mid-40s to 50s. Any additional weak frontal boundaries riding along the broader upper-level trough will continue to push towards the Southeast, leaving the region with minimal precipitation chances – less than 10% – over the next seven days. Overall, the long-range outlook is shaping up to be simply amazing, with abundant sunshine, dry conditions, and seasonably cool temperatures making for a gorgeous stretch of autumn-like weather.

Fannin County 35 – Chattooga 7

Trion 44 – Mt. Zion 0

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, October 4, 2024:

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The Trion Bulldogs will be hosting Mount Zion tonight at Sam R. McCain Stadium while the Chattooga Indians will be on the road to take on Fannin County.  WZQZ will have both games on our Facebook Page with kickoff at 7:30 PM.  Tune in to WZQZ tonight for high school football and good luck to the Trion Bulldogs and Chattooga Indians.

The annual Sum Nelly Festival will be held tomorrow, Saturday, October 5th, from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm at Dowdy Park in Summerville. Over one hundred vendors will be selling arts and crafts, jewelry, woodworking items, jams, fried pies, and various food items. Food options include BBQ, cheese steaks, hot dogs, caramel apples, cotton candy, and baked goods. Vendors can set up today after lunch and tomorrow from 6 AM to 8 AM.  See a list of vendors below:

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader praised the community for their generous donations to help Hurricane Helene victims in South Georgia. The donations were delivered to Glascock and Hancock counties in Georgia, where they were greatly appreciated. Special thanks were given to the community, transport teams from the community, John Sterner and the Chattooga County CERT team, as well as all staff from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and volunteers who assisted in receiving and delivering the donations. Warden Jones, Chief Starkey, and Hays State Prison also helped with unloading and packaging supplies. The sheriff also acknowledged those who offered trailers, trucks, and drivers for future runs. Efforts are underway to obtain an updated list of needs from the North Carolina and Tennessee areas to ensure that assistance can be provided when and where it is most needed. Stay tuned for more updates on how the community can continue to support those affected by Hurricane Helene.

The deadline to register to vote in the November 5th  general election in Georgia is October 7th.  Requirements to vote include being a U. S. citizen, a Georgia resident, at least 18 years old on Election Day, not serving a felony sentence, and not ruled mentally incompetent. You need a valid driver’s license or Georgia ID to register online.

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The Chattooga County FFA is rallying the community to provide essential aid and supplies to those impacted by the devastating Hurricane Helene. Through their coordinated supply drive, the FFA organizations at all Chattooga Schools are coming together to collect a wide range of crucial items to deliver directly to the affected areas.

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