Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 1, 2026:
Today marks the final day for Spring Sports Registration for the 2026 season through Summerville Parks and Recreation.
Online registration is open through the end of the day today, Sunday, February 1 at www.summervillerec.org.
Sports offered for the spring season include Tee-Ball, Baseball, Softball, and Volleyball.
Officials also remind parents that the Georgia Recreation and Parks Association (GRPA) has updated its age control date for baseball and softball. Player ages for those sports will now be determined based on age as of June 30, 2026.
Summerville Parks and Recreation encourages families to complete registration before the deadline and review the updated age guidelines prior to signing up.
Chattooga County 4-H is inviting youth to take part in its Poultry Judging Team, offering a fun and educational opportunity to learn more about the poultry industry.
Participants will learn about egg candling, meat cuts, carcass evaluation, and egg quality grading, along with other hands-on skills. Organizers say students are sure to have an “egg-cellent time” while gaining valuable agricultural knowledge.
An interest meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, February 4, beginning at 5:00 p.m. at the Chattooga County Ag Center. Those interested are encouraged to attend to learn more about the program and what participation involves.
The 4-H Poultry Judging Team helps students build confidence, decision-making skills, and a deeper understanding of agriculture.
Qualifying is now underway for the District 53 seat in the Georgia State Senate. The Special Election will be held on March 10 in Catoosa, Chattooga, Dade, Walker, and a portion of Floyd Counties to fill the vacancy created by Senator Colton Moore’s qualifying for the special election in Georgia’s 14th Congressional District for the U.S. House of Representatives.
The Summerville City Council will hold a Special Called Meeting on Monday, February 2, 2026, beginning at 5:30 p.m. The meeting is expected to focus heavily on city finances and budget planning as officials review the mid-year status of the current fiscal year.
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Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen says crews are starting to see minor accumulation on some roads, but nothing serious at this time. He says county work crews are out treating a few locations in the northern end of the county and in higher elevations, and another update is expected later this afternoon.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 31, 2026:
Snow at Cloudland (5AM) Saturday morning (Photo Credit: Wendy Brown)
While the heaviest snowfall is expected to remain east of our area, Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker Counties in Northwest Georgia will see light snow showers this morning, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City.
Chattooga County’s unemployment rate fell to 4% in December, continuing a positive trend and reflecting improving labor conditions heading into the new year. According to data released by the Georgia Department of Labor, the county’s rate dropped from 4.7% in November and improved from over 5% in December 2024, signaling steady recovery and job growth locally.
A Chattooga County man previously convicted of child molestation has returned to court following his release from prison, according to court records. Terry Lee Coleman was originally charged after incidents involving a child under the age of 16, with the offenses occurring over a period of time prior to his arrest.
Coleman pleaded guilty to child molestation and was sentenced to prison, later being released after serving his sentence. Court documents indicate the recent hearing involved compliance issues tied to the terms of his release, including supervision and restrictions required under Georgia law for registered sex offenders.
The case remains under the oversight of the court, with officials stressing that convicted sex offenders are subject to strict monitoring requirements designed to protect the public. Any violations of release conditions can result in additional legal action.