Arrest Report – Tuesday – May 5, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, May 5, 2026:

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March Housing Sales Show Continued Activity In Chattooga County

Housing activity in Chattooga County remained steady in March 2026, reflecting continued demand for homes across Northwest Georgia.

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Chattooga High School Class Of 2015 Planning Summer Reunion

The Chattooga High School Class of 2015 is making plans to reunite this summer, with a class reunion scheduled for Saturday, July 18, 2026.

The event will be held at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center beginning at 6 PM. Organizers say tickets are $25 per person, and all attendees must be at least 18 years old.

Class members interested in attending are encouraged to connect through social media or sign up for updates. A Remind notification system has been set up, and a Facebook group for the Class of 2015 reunion is also available for those wanting more information.

Organizers say tickets should be purchased in advance, with a deadline of June 30. Those interested can reach out to Tiffany Maynard, Jessie Corbitt, or Ivy Middleton for additional details.

The reunion is expected to bring classmates together for an evening of reconnecting and celebrating more than a decade since graduation.

Arrest Report – Friday – April 24, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 24, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Monday – April 20, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, April 20, 2026:

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Sex Crime Charges Among Latest Chattooga County Indictments

Sex crime charges are among the latest indictments returned by a Chattooga County grand jury, with two Summerville men named in the cases.

According to the indictment report, Ayden Matthew Ard, of 271 Scoggins Street in Summerville, was indicted on charges of statutory rape and sodomy. Court records cited in the report state the alleged victim is between 13 and 16 years old and younger than the accused. Also indicted was Michael Lamar Battles, of 702 Scoggins Street in Summerville, on charges of child molestation and grooming of a minor.

The indictments are part of the latest group of felony cases returned in Chattooga County. An indictment is a formal accusation, and all defendants are presumed innocent unless and until proven guilty in court.

Arrest Report – Thursday – April 9, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 9, 2026:

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Chattooga County Government Offices To Close April 3 For Good Friday

All Chattooga County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.

County officials also say Chattooga County Transit will be closed, meaning no buses will be operating that day.

However, the Transfer Station and remote dump sites will remain open.

Normal county operations will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.

In a statement, county officials thanked the public for their understanding and wished residents a meaningful and peaceful holiday.

Mobile Home Taxes Due April 1 In Chattooga County; Late Fees Waived Until April 2

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding local property owners that mobile home taxes are due April 1st.

However,  the Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed WEDNESDAY for the installation of a new server. Due to that closure, late fees will be waived until Thursday, April 2nd.

Hampton also reminds residents that homestead exemptions should be filed by April 1st in the Property Assessor’s Office, which is located in the Chattooga County Courthouse Annex across the hall from the tax office.

Unlike the tax office, the Property Assessor’s Office will be open on Wednesday.

Officials note that the Property Assessor’s Office does not accept payments or renew vehicle tags.

Residents with mobile home tax business are encouraged to plan accordingly.

Arrest Report – Wednesday – March 25, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, March 25, 2026:

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