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July 18, 2026

Georgia Law Limits Who Can Legally Conduct Raffles

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Organizations planning to use raffles as fundraisers should be aware that Georgia law allows only qualified nonprofit and tax-exempt organizations to conduct them legally.

Under O.C.G.A. § 16-12-22.1, only qualified nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations—including charities, churches and schools—may operate raffles in Georgia. Individuals and for-profit businesses are prohibited from conducting raffles, and unauthorized raffles may constitute illegal commercial gambling, which is a felony under Georgia law.

To qualify, an organization must have maintained valid IRS 501(c) tax-exempt status for at least 24 months and obtain an annual raffle license from the sheriff’s office in the county where the organization is based. The application fee may be up to $100.

Georgia law also requires raffles to be conducted only on property owned by the nonprofit, property leased by the organization for purposes other than conducting raffles, or property leased from another qualified nonprofit organization. Participants must be at least 18 years old, unless accompanied by an adult.

Organizations holding four or more raffles each year must submit an annual report of raffle receipts and expenditures, signed by a certified public accountant, to the sheriff by April 15.

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader makes raffle license applications and related forms available online through the Sheriff’s Office website at https://chattooga-ga-sheriff.org/.

July 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – July 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, July 17, 2026:

July 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – July 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, July 16, 2026:

July 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested After Allegedly Driving on Suspended License and Fleeing Traffic Stop in Menlo

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A Menlo woman is facing multiple charges after deputies say she drove away from a traffic stop despite being told she was under arrest.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – July 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, July 15, 2026:

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Stop Leads to Methamphetamine Arrest in Summerville

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A routine traffic stop in Summerville resulted in the arrest of a Chattooga County man on methamphetamine charges after deputies reportedly discovered suspected drugs and drug paraphernalia inside his vehicle.

July 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Deputy Recognizes Suspended Driver’s License During Menlo Traffic Stop

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A Chattooga County man was arrested July 8 after a sheriff’s deputy recognized him during a traffic stop and determined he was driving with a suspended license.

According to an incident report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, Chase David Slater, 20, was charged with Driving While License Suspended or Revoked (Misdemeanor).

The report states Deputy Justin Claxton was patrolling the area of Highway 48 near the Menlo Ballfields at approximately 4:18 p.m. on July 8 when he observed a white Dodge Durango with a cracked windshield. The deputy reported recognizing the driver from previous encounters and knew Slater’s Georgia driver’s license had been suspended.

After initiating a traffic stop, the deputy made contact with Slater, who reportedly acknowledged that he knew his license was suspended.

Based on that admission and the deputy’s prior knowledge, Slater was taken into custody without incident. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail, and the vehicle was released to its registered owner, according to the report.

July 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook