Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s online activity after sharing a report about two Florida girls who were allegedly abducted by a man they had been communicating with for months through popular apps.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 11, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will see a damp start to Wednesday, followed by unseasonably warm temperatures through the rest of the week before a stronger weather system brings widespread rain this weekend.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will continue to experience unusually warm February weather this week, with temperatures climbing well above seasonal averages. Highs are expected to peak today and Wednesday, reaching the upper 60s to mid-70s across the region.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 10, 2026:
A sweet and gentle pup named Ariana is this week’s Pet of the Week and is looking for a loving forever home through the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
Ariana is a female dog who is spayed, good with other dogs, and described by shelter staff as shy and gentle. She would make a wonderful companion for a patient family willing to give her time to settle in and feel comfortable.
The adoption fee for Ariana is $25, making it an affordable way to give a deserving pet a second chance.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is located at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesdays available by appointment. For more information about Ariana or the adoption process, call 706-857-0679.
Pet of the Week is brought to you by WZQZ FM 99.1 / AM 1180, highlighting adoptable animals in need of loving homes.
Georgia drivers are seeing familiar numbers at the pump this week, as the state’s average gas price remains unchanged from last week. As of Monday, the average is holding at $2.66 per gallon, though motorists could still see minor day-to-day fluctuations depending on location and timing.
A 22-year-old Fortson, Georgia woman was arrested on Sunday by Summerville Police after a physical domestic disturbance on Orchard Road. According to a report from the Summerville Police Department, Diana Christine Valentine Gryer was accused of assaulting several people at the residence. Police charged Greyer with disorderly conduct and she was booked into the Chattooga County Jail.
The Miss Chattooga County Pageant 2026 is scheduled for Saturday, March 28, beginning at 3:00 p.m. at the Chattooga High School Auditorium/Cafeteria.
