Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Arrest Report Details Felony Firearms and Drug Charges

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has released details surrounding the arrest of Reginald DeAnthony Jones, age 33, following a traffic stop in the City of Summerville earlier this month.

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Arrest Report – Thursday – February 12, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 12, 2026:

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Sheriff Schrader Warns Parents After Girls Allegedly Abducted by Online Contact, Suspect Arrested in Georgia

Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is urging parents to closely monitor their children’s online activity after sharing a report about two Florida girls who were allegedly abducted by a man they had been communicating with for months through popular apps.

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Armuchee Couple Jailed on Child Cruelty, Animal Cruelty Charges After Reports of Filthy Living Conditions

A couple in Armuchee is facing felony child cruelty charges after authorities say two children—both minors—were sent to school with animal feces on their clothing and bookbags, and were living in what investigators described as deplorable conditions inside the home.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – February 7, 2026

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

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Arrest Report – Friday – February 6, 2026

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

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Fire Danger and Warmer Days Ahead for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are heading into a stretch of dry, breezy weather that could elevate fire danger this weekend, followed by a noticeable warm-up as next week begins.

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Trion Man Arrested After Alleged Illegal Dumping on Sikes Story Road

A Trion man was arrested in Floyd County after authorities say he illegally dumped a large amount of debris along Sikes Story Road.

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Two Arrested After Series of 911 Calls and Disturbance on Scoggins Street in Summerville

Two people were arrested in Summerville after police say officers responded repeatedly to a residence on Scoggins Street following multiple 911 calls reporting an escalating disturbance involving alcohol and loud arguing.

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Georgia Forestry Commission Urges Wildfire Awareness as Peak Season Ramps Up Across Northwest Georgia

Northwest Georgia is entering the heart of the state’s most active wildfire season, which typically stretches from January through April, and officials say this year is lining up with that familiar trend. Dry vegetation, gusty winds, and low humidity can combine quickly to turn a small spark into a fast-moving fire — especially during warm, breezy afternoons.

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