Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 30, 2026:
Scattered showers and thunderstorms are expected across north Georgia through the beginning of next week, with locally heavy rainfall remaining the primary weather concern.
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen has approved an expansion of the county’s Urban Redevelopment Area in an effort to help unlock federal funding opportunities for a proposed apartment development near Trion.
Nature lovers will have an opportunity to explore the outdoors after dark during a special bat-themed hike at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park on Friday, June 6.
The “Into the Dark: Bat Hike” program will begin at 8:30 p.m. and take participants on a guided nighttime trek to the Marble Mine while learning about one of Northwest Georgia’s most misunderstood creatures.
Park rangers will discuss the important role bats play in the environment, including what they eat, how they help control insect populations, and the unique adaptations that allow them to thrive at night.
Participants are encouraged to bring plenty of water and wear comfortable walking shoes. The group will meet in front of the park office before the hike begins.
The cost is $3 per person, and a $10 park pass is required.
Those interested in attending should register in advance by contacting the park office at 706-857-0826.
James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park is located in Chattooga County and offers a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities throughout the year, including hiking, fishing, camping, and educational programs.
The Summerville Police Department responded to Oakview Nursing Home on May 25 after receiving a report involving a combative patient who allegedly assaulted a visitor.
Weeks of steady rainfall are beginning to make a noticeable difference across Northwest Georgia, with drought conditions continuing to improve throughout the region.
Several events are happening today, Saturday, May 30, giving families across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia a variety of ways to spend the day.
Georgia hunters will soon be able to apply for a variety of quota hunts as the Georgia Department of Natural Resources prepares for the upcoming hunting season.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 29, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will remain stuck in an unsettled weather pattern through the beginning of next week, with scattered to numerous showers and thunderstorms expected across the area.















