Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 6, 2026:
Another round of scattered showers and thunderstorms is expected across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today, continuing a familiar summertime pattern that will bring afternoon storms and increasing heat through the coming week.
Fans of country music and Alabama’s most iconic band will get an inside look at the life of Randy Owen this weekend as My Home’s in Alabama: The Randy Owen Story premieres on Alabama Public Television.
The documentary will air on Saturday, August 8, 2026, at 7:00 p.m. Central Time and will also be available for streaming through PBS digital platforms and the PBS Video App.
Produced by Jacksonville State University’s Longleaf Studios, the film highlights Owen’s remarkable journey from his humble beginnings in Fort Payne, in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama, where he worked as a farmhand, to becoming the co-founder and lead singer of the legendary country group Alabama.
The documentary explores the band’s extraordinary success, including 43 number-one singles and more than 75 million albums sold worldwide, cementing Alabama’s place among the most successful country music acts in history.
Viewers will also hear personal stories and reflections from Randy Owen himself, fellow Alabama band member Teddy Gentry, and acclaimed singer-songwriter Jamey Johnson, offering a closer look at Owen’s career, friendships, and lasting impact on country music.
The production was created through a collaborative effort involving Jacksonville State University faculty and students, showcasing the university’s growing reputation for documentary filmmaking.
Chattooga Masonic Lodge #704 will hold a barbecue fundraiser this Saturday, August 8, beginning at 10 a.m. and continuing until all plates are sold.
The fundraiser will be held at the lodge, located at 2 Millican Street, one block off Highway 27 behind Circle K. Both dine-in and carryout service will be available.
Organizers say delivery may also be available for local businesses and individuals who are unable to leave work.
For more information or to arrange a possible delivery, contact Randy Rush at 706-766-2335 or Trevor Gilreath at 706-936-8951.
Community members are encouraged to stop by, enjoy a barbecue plate and support the lodge’s fundraiser.
New parents leaving Atrium Health Floyd Medical Center will soon receive child identification kits designed to help protect their babies during an emergency.
Adoration Home Health is inviting the community to an open house at its Summerville office on Wednesday, August 12, from 2:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Guests will have the opportunity to meet the home health team, tour the office and enjoy light refreshments during the event. The open house is designed to introduce community members to Adoration Home Health’s local services and staff.
The event will be held at 10891 Commerce Street, Suite A, Summerville, Georgia 30747.
Families, survivors and supporters will come together at Ridge Ferry Park in Rome on Saturday, September 26, for the annual Paper Doll Parade and Breast Cancer Awareness 5K.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is inviting members to celebrate the season during its 5:30 Club — End of the Summer Member Luau on Thursday, August 20, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
The networking event will be held at 10050 Commerce Street in Summerville and offers Chamber members a relaxed opportunity to connect with fellow business professionals in a casual setting.
Guests are encouraged to come as they are or dress in their best tropical attire for a chance to win a prize. Nibbles and spirits will be provided, along with non-alcoholic beverages.
The Chamber’s monthly 5:30 Club is designed to help members build relationships, exchange ideas, and enjoy an evening of fellowship outside the workplace.
For more information, contact the Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce.