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August 9, 2026

Northwest Georgia Police Officer Arrested For Alleged Misuse Of License Plate Reader System

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A former Northwest Georgia police officer has been arrested following a GBI investigation into allegations that she improperly accessed a law enforcement license plate reader system.

August 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Murder Suspect Captured In North Carolina

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A 23-year-old man wanted in connection with a 2025 murder in Rome has been taken into custody in North Carolina.

August 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – August 8, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, August 8, 2026:

August 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – August 7, 2026

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

August 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Three Arrested After Drug Searches in Rural DeKalb County Community

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Three people were arrested after investigators executed search warrants at two residences this week in Grove Oak, a rural community in neighboring DeKalb County, Alabama.

August 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Driver Arrested on Drug DUI Charge After Erratic Driving Report in Chattooga County

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A Chattooga County man was arrested on drug-related DUI charges after a deputy responded to a report of an erratic driver on Georgia Highway 27.

August 6, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 6, 2026

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

August 5, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 5, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, August 5, 2026:

July 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Playground Fence Damaged At Summerville Church

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating damage to a playground fence at First United Methodist Church in downtown Summerville.

According to an incident report, Officer Matt Kinnamont responded to the church at 220 West Washington Street on July 28 after receiving a report of property damage.

Pastor John Privett told police someone had damaged the chain-link fence surrounding the church’s playground. Officers observed the fence had been removed from one side, bent, and that the top rail pieces had been broken.

Privett told police that several groups of children often use the playground and nearby basketball court, but it was unclear who was responsible for the damage. He said he was first notified of the incident on Saturday, July 25.

Police documented the damage with photographs and advised the church to consider installing security cameras. The case has been forwarded for further investigation.

July 30, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Automated Ice Machine Damaged Near Dollar General On Highway 114

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The Summerville Police Department is investigating damage to an automated ice machine located near the Dollar General on Lyerly Highway.

According to an incident report, Officer M. Kinnamont was dispatched shortly after 10:30 a.m. on July 27 to the ice machine at 356 Highway 114 after receiving a report of damage.

The operator, Logan Hilton, told police the machine’s monitoring software alerted him to a malfunction around 7 a.m. the previous day. Someone also reportedly called him around 9 a.m. to report the damage.

Police observed damage to the front panel where customers make payments. The machine’s credit card reader was missing, and the power switch on the rear had been turned off.

Hilton told police the automated ice machine had last been checked about two months earlier. He was advised to install security cameras and contact police if he receives any additional information.

The case was documented as criminal trespass damage and forwarded to investigators.