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August 7, 2026

Chattooga County’s Cooper Hampton Earns Place in U.S. Air Force Academy Cadet Wing

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Chattooga County’s Cooper Hampton has officially earned a place in the U.S. Air Force Academy’s Cadet Wing after successfully completing Basic Cadet Training.

August 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High School Reserved Seats and Season Tickets Go on Sale August 10

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Trion High School will begin selling reserved seats and season tickets for the upcoming football season on Monday, August 10.

From Monday through Wednesday, August 10–12, fans who purchased reserved seats last season will have the first opportunity to buy those same seats for the new season.

The cost is $110, which includes both the reserved seat and a season ticket.

Beginning Thursday, August 13, first-time purchasers may buy any reserved seats that remain available.

Fans who do not need a reserved seat may purchase a season ticket for $50.

August 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 6, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, August 6, 2026:

August 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 5, 2026

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

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Stop Leads to Drug and Firearm Arrest in Chattooga County

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A 20-year-old man is facing multiple felony charges after a Chattooga County Sheriff’s deputy reportedly discovered marijuana packaged for sale and a firearm during a traffic stop late last month.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – July 7, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 7, 2026:

July 3, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Installs Prescription Drug Drop Box

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Chattooga County residents have a safe and convenient way to dispose of expired or unused prescription medications. The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has announced the addition of a new medication collection container in the lobby of the Sheriff’s Office. The drop box is available to the public Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. until 5 p.m., excluding holidays.

June 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Deputies Assist In Chattooga County Shoplifting Arrest

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested on a charge of theft by shoplifting after investigators say she was identified through store surveillance video and later located by Walker County deputies.

According to an incident report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Deputy Alan Garmany responded on June 19 to a report of a shoplifting at a local business. Store employees told the deputy they observed 32-year-old Crissy Leigh Ingram on surveillance video remove a pair of purple aviator-style sunglasses from a display, conceal them in her pocketbook and leave the store without paying.

Store personnel provided investigators with surveillance footage and a vehicle tag number, which was relayed through Chattooga County 911 to surrounding law enforcement agencies. Walker County Sheriff’s deputies soon located a vehicle matching the description and detained a woman matching the suspect shown in the surveillance footage.

Deputy Garmany met Walker County deputies at the Walker County line near the Highway 27 and Highway 151 intersection, where custody of Ingram was transferred. She was then transported to the Chattooga County Jail without incident on the shoplifting charge. The incident was recorded on the deputy’s body-worn camera.

June 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

County Dumpsters To Open Sunday Afternoons At Chattooga Transfer Station

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Chattooga County residents will soon have another opportunity to dispose of household garbage at the county’s free dumpsters.

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the dumpsters at the Chattooga County Transfer Station on Stockade Road in Summerville will now be open on Sunday afternoons for residents bringing household garbage.

Allen noted that the Transfer Station itself will not be open on Sundays, only the free household garbage dumpsters.

The county also reminds residents of the current transfer station fees, which are scheduled to take effect Monday, September 8, 2025. Fees listed include $60 per ton for in-county garbage, $80 per ton for out-of-county garbage, $45 per ton for brush, $160 per ton for car tires, $260 per ton for truck tires, and $10 each for mattresses and box springs. The minimum dump fee is $5.

June 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Animal Advocates Remind Pet Owners To Prepare Ahead Of July Fourth Fireworks

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With July Fourth fireworks just around the corner, Animal Advocates of Chattooga County is reminding pet owners to make sure their dogs and cats have proper identification before the holiday.

Each year, shelters and rescues see an increase in lost pets following fireworks displays, as loud noises can cause animals to panic, run away or escape from yards and homes.

Pet owners are encouraged to make sure their animals are microchipped and that all contact information is current. Collars and ID tags should also be secure, readable and up to date. For pets without an ID tag, advocates say even a simple collar with a phone number written on it can help reunite a lost pet with its owner.

Owners of pets that become especially anxious during fireworks should also consider talking with their veterinarian about calming options before the holiday arrives.

Animal Advocates of Chattooga County says the time to prepare is now, before fireworks begin, to help make sure pets stay safe and make it home.