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April 25, 2026

Arrest Report – Saturday – April 25, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 25, 2026:

April 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Tax Office in Rock Spring Closed Through Thursday After Water Damage

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The Walker County Tax Commissioner’s Office in Rock Spring will remain closed to the public through Thursday, April 23, following water damage caused by a burst pipe.

County officials say the Rossville office, located at 2012 McFarland Gap Road, will be open with extended hours to help serve residents while the Rock Spring location is closed.

The Rossville office will operate from 6:30 a.m. until 6:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and officials say six fully staffed service windows will be available to accommodate the public.

Residents needing tax office services are encouraged to visit the Rossville location until the Rock Spring office reopens.

April 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – April 16, 2026

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

April 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Sees Higher Share Of Workers Filing Unemployment Claims As Jobless Rate Holds Near 4%

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New labor data released on Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor shows Chattooga County continues to see a higher share of workers filing unemployment claims compared to neighboring counties, as overall unemployment remains steady heading into the spring.

April 9, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – April 9, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 9, 2026:

April 9, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga County Announces Closures On Hair Lake Road And Spring Creek Road

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Chattooga County officials have announced two upcoming road closures tied to infrastructure projects, with work set to affect both Hair Lake Road and Spring Creek Road.

April 8, 2026

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Floyd County Approves Courthouse Stabilization Contract After Fire

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Floyd County leaders have approved a contract to begin stabilizing the Historic Floyd County Courthouse after the March 23 fire, marking a major step toward eventually reopening parts of downtown Rome, including Fifth Avenue.

April 4, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – April 4, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 4, 2026:

April 2, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

City Of Summerville To Close For Good Friday Holiday

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The City of Summerville has announced that City Hall and all administrative offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.

Officials say emergency services, including police and fire departments, will remain fully operational. Residents are reminded to call 911 in the event of an emergency.

Public Works and Summerville Utilities will be on call for emergency situations, with assistance also coordinated through 911 if needed.

Utility payments can still be made during the closure through the city’s online payment portal or by using the secure drop box located at City Hall.

Regular business hours will resume on Monday, April 6, at 8:00 a.m.

City leaders wish residents a safe and pleasant holiday weekend.

April 1, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Floyd County Tax Commissioner And Assessor Offices Resume Full Operations

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The Floyd County Tax Commissioner’s Office has resumed full operations as of Monday, March 30, following last week’s fire at the historic courthouse.