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April 8, 2026

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

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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

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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.

March 31, 2026

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Chattooga County Government Offices To Close April 3 For Good Friday

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All Chattooga County Government offices will be closed on Friday, April 3, 2026, in observance of Good Friday.

County officials also say Chattooga County Transit will be closed, meaning no buses will be operating that day.

However, the Transfer Station and remote dump sites will remain open.

Normal county operations will resume on Monday, April 6, 2026.

In a statement, county officials thanked the public for their understanding and wished residents a meaningful and peaceful holiday.

March 31, 2026

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Mobile Home Taxes Due April 1 In Chattooga County; Late Fees Waived Until April 2

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding local property owners that mobile home taxes are due April 1st.

However, the Chattooga County Tax Commissioner’s Office will be closed WEDNESDAY for the installation of a new server. Due to that closure, late fees will be waived until Thursday, April 2nd.

Hampton also reminds residents that homestead exemptions should be filed by April 1st in the Property Assessor’s Office, which is located in the Chattooga County Courthouse Annex across the hall from the tax office.

Unlike the tax office, the Property Assessor’s Office will be open on Wednesday.

Officials note that the Property Assessor’s Office does not accept payments or renew vehicle tags.

Residents with mobile home tax business are encouraged to plan accordingly.

March 31, 2026

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – March 31, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, March 31, 2026:

March 28, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – March 28, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, March 28, 2026:

March 25, 2026

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Floyd County Courthouse Destroyed By Fire, Emergency Funding To Be Considered

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The Floyd County Commission is expected to consider emergency funding to relocate several government offices following a fire that destroyed the Historic Floyd County Courthouse on Monday.

County officials say the building housed the Tax Commissioner, Tax Assessor, and Tag Office. All employees were safely evacuated after smoke was reported around 2:12 p.m., and supervisors conducted a roll call to ensure everyone made it out safely.

Rome-Floyd Fire Department crews worked for hours to battle the blaze, while multiple law enforcement agencies secured the area as smoke spread across downtown Rome. The cause of the fire remains under investigation.

In the meantime, residents can still access services online, including property tax payments and tag renewals. County leaders say plans are already underway to establish temporary locations and restore in-person services as quickly as possible.

March 25, 2026

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Officials Release More Details On Fire That Devastated Historic Floyd County Courthouse

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As investigators continue working to determine what caused Monday’s fire at the Historic Floyd County Courthouse, officials are releasing new details about the emergency response and the damage left behind.