The housing market in Chattooga County continued to show steady activity during May 2026 as the spring home-buying season remained in full swing across Northwest Georgia.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, June 11, 2026:
New labor force numbers released for Northwest Georgia show Chattooga County with the highest unemployment rate listed on the latest regional map.
The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released its latest inspection scores for food service establishments and public swimming facilities for the second half of May 2026.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 31, 2026:
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 15, 2026
The Floyd County Emergency Management Agency says Haywood Valley Road will be closed on Monday, May 11, for cross drain replacement work.
The closure will be in the area of 1248 Haywood Valley Road and is scheduled to last from 8 AM until 4 PM.
Floyd County Public Works will be completing the project.
Drivers traveling through the area should plan ahead and use alternate routes. The south-end detour will be New Rosedale Road, also known as Georgia Highway 156. From the north, drivers may use Dry Creek Road or Little Sand Mountain Road as detours.
Officials say the closure will affect Chattooga County commuters.
Voters across northwest Georgia are entering the final week of early voting ahead of the May 19 primary election.
Early voting is continuing this week in Chattooga County at the Chattooga County Registrars Office, giving residents the opportunity to cast their ballots before Election Day next Tuesday.
Local election officials are encouraging voters to take advantage of early voting to avoid possible lines and scheduling conflicts on Election Day. Voters are reminded to bring a valid photo ID when voting in person.
Voters in the May 19 Primary Election must choose a Democratic, Republican, or Nonpartisan ballot. Primary elections are where political parties determine their candidates for the General Election in November.
Election officials say absentee ballots must also be returned by the close of polls on Election Day in order to be counted.
Residents who have questions about polling locations, sample ballots, or voting hours are encouraged to contact their county elections office.
Election Day voting will take place Tuesday, May 19.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, May 10, 2026:












