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May 1, 2026

Threat at Chattooga High Deemed Non-Credible; Lockdown Lifted

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An investigation into a reported threat on Thursday at Chattooga High School has determined there was no credible danger to students or staff.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga High School Placed On Lockdown After Threat Reported

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UPDATE (4:10 PM)

Update regarding the threat earlier today involving the Chattooga High School campus. Following a thorough investigation conducted in coordination with the Sheriff’s office, the FBI, and GEMA Homeland Security, the reported threat has been deemed non-credible. Authorities have also determined that it is connected to similar false threats reported at schools on a wide scale. At all times, the safety of our students and staff remained our top priority, and we appreciate the cooperation and patience shown by our school community as safety protocols were followed.

We are grateful for the swift response and continued support of our law enforcement partners. If any additional information becomes necessary to share, we will provide further updates.

Thank you,

Dr. Michelle Helie

Chattooga High School was placed on lockdown today after administrators received a threat involving the high school campus, according to Chattooga County School Superintendent Dr. Michelle Helie.

School officials say the threat was taken seriously, and immediate safety protocols were put into place. Law enforcement responded to the campus and remains on site while the matter is investigated.

Dr. Helie said students and staff are safe, and there is no confirmed immediate danger on campus at this time. Instruction is continuing, and regular school operations are proceeding as scheduled.

Out of an abundance of caution, the campus will remain on lockdown for the rest of the school day. Student dismissal is expected to take place at the regular time using normal procedures unless school officials announce otherwise.

Parents and community members are being asked not to come to campus unless necessary for regular operations or unless specifically directed to do so, as extra traffic could interfere with law enforcement and school safety procedures.

Additional updates will be released as more information becomes available.

April 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – April 30, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 30, 2026:

April 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome Police Seek Suspect In Felony Murder Case, Additional Warrants Issued In Child Shooting Investigation

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The Rome Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation and is also seeking information on additional suspects tied to a separate shooting that injured a 6-year-old boy.

April 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Suspect Killed, Officer Injured In Adairsville Shooting After Traffic Stop

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A routine traffic stop in Adairsville turned into a shooting early Thursday morning, leaving one suspect dead and a police officer injured.

April 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome Police Seek Public’s Help After Fatal Shooting on North Broad Street

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Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in Rome as 22-year-old Chancellore Donaldson, according to Floyd County Deputy Coroner Brent Whatley.

April 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Near-Record Heat, Fire Danger, and Limited Rain Expected Across Chattooga County

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another round of unseasonably hot, dry, and potentially dangerous conditions today, with temperatures climbing into the upper 80s and low 90s—levels that could tie or even break existing records.

April 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – April 18, 2026

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There were no arrests to report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office over the past twenty-four hours.

April 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Student Taken Into Custody After Alleged Online Threat Against Gaylesville School

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A student is in custody after allegedly making online threats directed at Gaylesville School, prompting a rapid response from local and federal authorities.

April 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VoIP Phone Service Disruptions Reported Across Chattooga County

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Chattooga County EMA/E-911 reported Tuesday that multiple Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, phone service disruptions have been affecting residents and businesses across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.

Officials say they have received numerous reports of customers being unable to place outbound phone calls. The issue is not limited to E-911 services and appears to be impacting a wide range of users who rely on internet-based phone systems.

At this time, no official outage notification has been issued by service providers. However, officials say the disruption may be connected to a larger network issue involving AT&T infrastructure.

The exact cause of the outage remains under investigation, and there is currently no estimated timeframe for when service will be fully restored.

Chattooga County EMA/E-911 says they are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.