Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 11, 2026:
Summerville Police responded to a complaint on April 8th regarding a missing mailbox at a property on Hinton Street.
According to the report, the complainant told officers that the mailbox had been removed around March 30th by a contractor working with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The resident also reported that some mail was missing.
The complainant stated he lives in a residence behind the former 180 Hinton Street location and had been sharing the mailbox with that property. He said the home at that address was recently purchased and demolished, and during that process, both the mailbox and the water line to his residence were affected.
The resident told officers he has attempted to contact GDOT about the situation but has not received a response. He requested a report be filed to document the incident.
April is Pet First Aid Awareness Month, and the American Red Cross is encouraging pet owners to take advantage of free tools that can help them respond quickly when a dog or cat faces an emergency.
This week’s WZQZ Pet of the Week is Kuma, a friendly and playful dog currently waiting for adoption at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
Kuma is described as a sweet male dog who gets along well with other dogs and has a fun, energetic personality. Shelter staff say he would make a great addition to a loving home and is ready for a fresh start with a new family.
Kuma is available for adoption for $25 through the Chattooga County Animal Shelter, located at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesdays available by appointment.
Anyone interested in adopting Kuma or learning more can contact the shelter at 706-857-0679.
Local residents will have an opportunity to connect with area farmers and learn more about locally grown products during an upcoming Farm Stand Meet and Greet in Chattooga County.
The event is scheduled for Thursday, April 16 at 7 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center in Summerville.
Hosted by the Chattooga County Young Farmers, the meet and greet is designed to highlight local farm stands and give producers a chance to showcase what they offer. Participants will be set up with tables to display goods, share information, and connect with the community.
Organizers say the evening will begin with a brief introduction, followed by time for attendees to visit with vendors, ask questions, and learn more about local agriculture. Vendors are also welcome to bring items to sell.
The event is open to the public and aims to support local agriculture while encouraging community involvement.
Chattooga County voters delivered decisive Republican victories in both of Tuesday’s special election runoff races, with Clay Fuller winning the U.S. House District 14 contest and Lanny Thomas capturing the Georgia State Senate District 53 seat. Official Georgia results show Fuller won Chattooga County with 2,546 votes, or 69.81 percent, compared to 1,101 votes, or 30.19 percent, for Democrat Shawn Harris. In the Senate race, Thomas defeated John Bentley “Jack” Zibluk with 2,686 votes, or 74.38 percent, to 925 votes, or 25.62 percent.
Families in Chattooga County will have an opportunity to receive free groceries this week as There’s Hope for the Hungry visits Trion on Thursday, April 9.
The food giveaway will take place at Central Avenue Baptist Church from 10:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. Organizers say no ID is required to receive groceries, but each person must be present in order to pick up food.
In addition to the grocery giveaway, the church’s free Clothes Closet will also be open Thursday from 10:00 a.m. until 12:30 p.m.
The event will be held at 14074 Highway 27 in Trion, located behind Dixie Subs.
Organizers say they look forward to serving local families and encouraging anyone in need of assistance to stop by during the scheduled hours.
An important plea is going out from Friends of Chattooga County Animal Shelter, where supporters say more volunteers are needed to help meet the daily needs of animals waiting for homes. Shelter organizers say there is truly something for everyone to do, and no amount of help is too small when it comes to caring for the dogs and cats at the facility.
Families in Chattooga County have a chance to celebrate the season today as the Easter Bunny makes a special appearance at Sloppy Floyd State Park.
The event, hosted by the Friends of Sloppy Floyd State Park, will take place from 11:00 a.m. until 1:00 p.m. at the fire ring located in front of the park office.
Children will have the opportunity to take photos with the Easter Bunny at no cost, and each child will receive a treat bag during the event.
A $10 parking pass or an annual park pass is required per vehicle to enter the park. However, a limited number of parking passes are available for checkout at no cost through the Chattooga and Trion Libraries.
Organizers say the event is a great way for families to enjoy the outdoors and celebrate the Easter season together.
Pickleball players in Walker County now have a new place to play, as four new courts have opened at Walker Rocks Park on the Walker County Civic Center campus.