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September 11, 2026

Chattooga County Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges Following Arrest

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A 52-year-old Chattooga County man is facing several drug charges following an encounter with deputies at a residence on Williams Cemetery Road.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia DOT Finalizing Report On Mosteller Creek Bridge

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A clearer timeline for replacing the Mosteller Creek bridge in Lyerly could be available as soon as next week.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tax Collections Rise 3.5% In August

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Georgia’s state tax collections continued to grow in August, with revenues approaching $2.5 billion for the month.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

More Than 87,000 Books Going To Georgia Pre-K Students

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More than 87,000 Georgia Pre-K students will soon receive a new book of their own as part of a statewide effort to promote early literacy and learning.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Busy Saturday Ahead In Chattooga County And Across Northwest Georgia

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Residents looking for something to do Saturday will have plenty of choices, with several events planned in Chattooga County and neighboring communities on Saturday, September 12.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville PFAS Lawsuit Moves Forward Against Major Chemical Manufacturers

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A federal lawsuit over PFAS contamination of Summerville’s drinking water supply continues moving toward trial after a federal judge rejected efforts by major chemical manufacturers to dispose of significant portions of the case.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Calhoun Man Accused Of Secretly Recording 10-Year-Old Child

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A Calhoun man is facing several charges after authorities say he secretly used a cell phone to record a 10-year-old child while she was getting dressed.

According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records, 42-year-old Zachary Joe Shortnancy was arrested Tuesday at his home on Everett Springs Road.

Authorities allege Shortnancy placed a cell phone camera under a wall and recorded the 10-year-old child while she was getting dressed in her room.

Shortnancy is charged with child molestation, unlawful eavesdropping or surveillance, and peeping Tom.

The publicly available arrest information does not provide additional details about when the alleged recording occurred or how investigators became aware of it. The child is not being identified.

The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

25 Years Later: America Remembers September 11, 2001

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Today marks 25 years since the September 11, 2001 terrorist attacks, a day that changed the United States forever and claimed the lives of 2,977 people.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

52nd Annual Sum Nelly Festival Coming To Summerville

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One of Chattooga County’s longest-running fall traditions will return next month when Summerville hosts the 52nd Annual Sum Nelly Arts & Crafts Festival.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – September 10, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, September 10, 2026: