A sixty-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested on a litany of drug charges this week after investigators uncovered a drug selling operation.  According to information received by WZQZ News, deputies and investigators with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office arrested Don Warren after they discovered drug activity at an address located on Highway 48 just outside of Summerville.  Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader released the following statement: On Thursday evening, Narcotics Agents with the  Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office and the LMJC Drug Task Force, along with deputies and with the assistance the Georgia State Patrol executed a search warrant at 4883 Highway 48. The search warrant was the result of an investigation involving the sale of methamphetamine. The home owner, Don Warren, age 60 was arrested on numerous felony drug charges. He is currently being held in the Chattooga County Jail

(From left) Chattooga County Commissioner Blake Elsberry, GNTC Vice President of Adult Education Lisa Shaw and GNTC Adult Education Instructional Coordinator Derrick McDaniel

Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) maintains a strong presence in Chattooga County—providing Adult Education, Driver’s Education and Dual Enrollment classes to serve area residents.

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A Rome man was seriously injured in an accident at International Paper in Coosa in neighboring Floyd County this week.

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The American Lung Association has released its 2024 “State of the Air” report, which covers air quality and pollution levels across the United States.

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The Chattooga County Extension Office will be hosting a Food Preservation Fermentation Workshop coming up in May.  The class is limited to 25 participants and will be held at the Extension Office / Chattooga County Ag Building on Wednesday, May 22, 2024 from noon until 2 PM.  The cost of the class is $25.  Participants will take part in a hands-on workshop where they can acquire the knowledge of safe techniques for fermenting vegetables at home.  For more information, or to register for the class, contact the Chattooga County Extension Office at 706-857-0744.

Despite the fact that a former Cartersville youth pastor pleaded guilty to molesting two young boys who attended his church, prosecutors said there were many more victims who may never see justice.  Christopher Matthew Codding, 44, pleaded guilty to two counts of felony child molestation and one count of sodomy on Thursday.

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On Tuesday, May 7, AdventHealth Redmond is hosting Strike Out Stroke Night to support stroke awareness and prevention.

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 26, 2024:

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Yesterday, the Georgia Department of Labor released unemployment numbers for Northwest Georgia.  Despite a slight increase in unemployment numbers, Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson remains optimistic about Georgia’s job market.

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