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April 7, 2026

More Details Released In Fatal Rossville Shooting That Claimed Trion Man’s Life

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We now have more details about a Trion man who was shot and killed Friday night at a worksite in Rossville.

February 8, 2026

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

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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.

February 7, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Saturday – February 7, 2026

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

February 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Former Employee Charged After Nearly $9,000 Allegedly Taken From Summerville Veterinary Clinic

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A former employee of the Summerville Veterinary Clinic has been charged following an investigation into missing funds that police say occurred over several months in late 2025.

February 6, 2026

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Trion Man Arrested After Alleged Illegal Dumping on Sikes Story Road

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

February 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

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

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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.

January 25, 2026

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Summerville Man Arrested After Injury Crash; Jail Records List DUI-Drugs Charge

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A Summerville man was arrested Friday, January 23, 2026, following a traffic crash that resulted in serious injuries, according to booking and incident records from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office. Records show Billy Joe Dooley, 59, was booked into the Chattooga County Jail at approximately 10:09 p.m. after being arrested earlier that evening by the Georgia State Patrol.

Jail records list the following charges: DUI / Drugs / Less Safe, failure to stop at a stop sign, reckless driving, and serious injury by vehicle. The incident report narrative states the arrest followed a traffic stop connected to a crash investigation, and the case remains under the criminal justice process.

Dooley has been arrested multiple times on charges of open container and DUI, dating back to 2016.

Dooley’s booking record reflects no bond listed at the time of booking.

January 17, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – January 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 17, 2026:

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Man Arrested in Walker County Child Sex Crime Investigation

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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.

December 30, 2025

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Assault on Family Member and Police Officer in Rome

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A Summerville man is facing multiple charges after police say he assaulted a woman during a family gathering and later attacked a police officer while resisting arrest.