Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 29, 2026:
A 49-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County following a reported family violence incident at an apartment on Back Penn Road. According to an incident report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, William Neal Thurman was taken into custody on January 22 in connection with a misdemeanor family violence battery charge.
The report states deputies were dispatched to an apartment on Back Penn Road after an assault was reported. When they arrived, they found the victim outside with visible injuries, including a bloody nose and swelling to the head. The victim told investigators an argument escalated and she was struck multiple times, including blows to the head, and also reported being shoved and grabbed during the incident. The report indicates emergency medical personnel were called, and the victim was transported for further evaluation due to head pain and visible swelling.
Investigators later located Thurman during a traffic stop and he was arrested without incident before being transported to the Chattooga County Jail. Thurman was also charged with a parole violation.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, January 28, 2026:
Oakview Health & Rehabilitation says it is preparing for the upcoming storm expected to impact the area, and officials want families to know plans are in place to protect residents and maintain operations.
The facility says it has taken proactive measures in anticipation of potential power and phone outages, including stocking emergency supplies and establishing protocols to handle any urgent situations that may arise.
Oakview also emphasized that resident safety and well-being remain the top priority, and staff will continue to monitor conditions closely. The facility says it will prioritize communication with families and will notify loved ones of any urgent developments during the storm.
Chattooga County EMA 911 says some customers with certain cell phone providers may currently have trouble reaching the agency on its non-emergency phone lines. Officials say the issue has been reported, but until service is restored, residents who need to contact EMA 911 should use one of the following numbers: 706-578-2244, 706-591-3012, or 706-728-4409.
For emergencies, residents should continue to dial 911.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 19, 2026:
The City of Summerville is advising water customers that temporary low water pressure may be experienced due to maintenance work at the city’s water treatment plant.
The maintenance is scheduled to take place Monday, January 12, 2026, and is expected to be completed the same day. During this time, customers across the city may notice reduced water pressure as crews perform necessary work to maintain system operations.
City officials say the maintenance is part of routine efforts to ensure the continued reliability and safety of the water system and thank residents and businesses for their patience while the work is underway.
Normal water pressure is expected to return once maintenance is completed.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader says investigators are still working to determine the circumstances surrounding a shooting reported Sunday night, Jan. 4, 2026, at a residence on Highway 337 between Teloga and Chelsea.
Here are the latest health inspection scores from the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department for the last half of December, 2025:
A Rossville man is in custody after Walker County investigators arrested him on multiple child sex crime charges following an investigation involving a minor victim.