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September 4, 2026

Man Charged With Simple Assault Following Fair Street Dispute

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A 24-year-old man was arrested following a reported domestic dispute on Fair Street last Friday.

August 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – August 24, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, August 24, 2026:

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville City Offices And Summerville Gas Office In Armuchee To Close Friday For Staff Training

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The City of Summerville has announced that its front offices and the City of Summerville Floyd County Gas Office in Armuchee will be closed today, Friday, August 21, 2026, while employees participate in mandatory staff training.

Both locations are scheduled to resume regular business hours on Monday, August 24, at 8 a.m.

The temporary closure will not affect emergency services. Police, fire and other emergency response services will remain fully operational throughout the day.

Residents who need to make utility payments during the closure can continue to use the city’s online payment portals. Physical payment drop boxes located outside city offices will also remain available.

City officials thanked residents for their understanding while employees complete the training.

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Guy Penrod Unable To Appear At Chattooga County Fair; The Statler Experience To Perform

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The Chattooga County Agricultural Fair has announced a major change to its Sunday night entertainment lineup, as Guy Penrod will be unable to perform due to illness.

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Fair Demonstration Kitchen Offers Hands-On Programs

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The 2026 Chattooga County Fair Demonstration Kitchen, sponsored by Chattooga County Farm Bureau, will offer a full lineup of hands-on demonstrations covering crafts, cooking, gardening and homemade household products.

August 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Sets New Records For Labor Force And Employment In July

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Georgia’s labor market reached new record territory in July, with the state reporting all-time highs for both the number of people in the labor force and the number of Georgians employed.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Love Library In Rome Temporarily Closed After Merchandise Seized

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Love Library on Shorter Avenue Temporarily Closed After Merchandise Seizure

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An adult retail store on Shorter Avenue in Rome is temporarily closed after authorities seized merchandise from the business Thursday as part of an ongoing civil dispute.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 20, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 20, 2026:

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Restaurants Post Strong Health Inspection Scores In Early August

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Several food service establishments in Chattooga County received high marks during health inspections conducted during the first half of August by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Mulch Available To Walker County Residents During Mulch Madness

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Walker County residents will have an opportunity to pick up free mulch next week as the county brings back its Mulch Madness event at the Walker County Landfill.