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October 5, 2026

Arrest Report – Monday – October 5, 2026

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

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Dry, Pleasant Weather Returns Before Weekend Rain Chances Increase

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A stretch of drier and more seasonable early-October weather is settling into northwest Georgia following the passage of a cold front, but forecasters say rain chances will return by the weekend as Gulf moisture begins moving back into the region.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Indicted In Alleged Hays State Prison Drug-Smuggling Case

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A woman arrested last December following an investigation into an alleged drug-smuggling operation at Hays State Prison has now been indicted by a Chattooga County grand jury on multiple felony drug charges.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

A Bloodhound, A Bank Robbery And A Sheriff’s Bill From 1914

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A handwritten receipt shared last week on social media by the Chattooga County Historical Society provides a fascinating glimpse into law enforcement in Chattooga County more than a century ago — and connects with one of the county’s most dramatic crimes of the era.

The document is a sheriff’s voucher from 1914 associated with Chattooga County Sheriff M.W. Wimpee. Among the expenses listed is the cost of keeping and maintaining a bloodhound dog from June 17 through August 17, 1914.

The county was charged 25 cents per day for 62 days, bringing the total bill for keeping the dog to $15.50.

The bloodhound is an especially interesting part of the record because tracking dogs had played an important role earlier that year in the investigation of the Bank of Lyerly robbery.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Five Injured, Driver Charged Following Side-By-Side Crash In Menlo

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Five people were injured and the driver was arrested following a side-by-side crash in Menlo Saturday night, according to preliminary information released by the Georgia State Patrol.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Fire Department Hosting Trunk Or Treat And Movie Night

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The Lyerly Fire Department is getting ready for a night of Halloween fun with a Trunk or Treat and Movie Night planned for Saturday, October 31, at Lyerly Park.

The event will run from 5 until 9 PM, with trick-or-treating scheduled from 5 until 7 PM. Anyone interested in participating is welcome to set up a trunk and hand out treats.

The Fire Department will provide free hot dogs, and concessions will also be available for purchase.

Following the Trunk or Treat, a free outdoor movie will begin at 7:30 PM. Families attending the movie are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs.

The event is open to the community and provides families with an opportunity to enjoy Halloween activities together in Lyerly.

Trunk or Treat: 5–7 PM
Outdoor Movie: 7:30 PM
Location: Lyerly Park
Admission: Free
Concessions: Available for purchase

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Among Stronger Deer Harvest Areas In Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County was among the stronger deer harvest areas in Northwest Georgia during the 2025–2026 hunting season, according to a new statewide map showing the number of deer reported harvested per square mile.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Today Is Deadline To Register To Vote In November Election

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Chattooga County residents who want to vote in the November 3 General Election have until today, Monday, October 5, to register to vote or update their address.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Chamber Offering Venture Lab Business Planning Workshop

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The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce is offering a business planning workshop later this month as part of its Chattooga Venture Lab, an entrepreneurial program designed to help turn ideas into growing businesses.

The Biz Planning Workshop will be held Wednesday, October 28, from 1:30 until 4:30 PM at 10050 Commerce Street in Summerville.

According to the Chamber, Venture Lab consists of six modular workshops offered in different formats to accommodate participants’ schedules. Shared workspace is available, along with mentoring and one-on-one consulting.

The October 28 workshop will focus on helping participants develop an idea into a company and create a plan for its future using small, achievable steps over the course of a month, with hands-on guidance and advice.

The Chamber says virtual and recorded options will also be available within 48 hours for those unable to participate in person.

Registration is required for the workshop.

October 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga Tax Bills Await State Approval As County Seeks More Than $2 Million In Homeowner Relief

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Cooper Hampton says millage rates have now been set for Chattooga County, Chattooga County Schools, Menlo and Lyerly, with each entity adopting the rollback millage rate.