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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 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Lottery Players Win Big With Fantasy 5 Jackpot And Scratch-Off Prize

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Two Georgia Lottery players are celebrating major wins after separate tickets produced prizes of more than $1 million.

A Fantasy 5 player won a $1,725,995 jackpot in the April 22 drawing, marking the sixth-largest jackpot in the game’s history. The winning ticket was purchased at Supermarket on Buford Highway in Duluth and matched all five numbers: 11, 18, 34, 39, and 40.

Another player won the $1 million top prize playing the Millionaire Maker scratch-off game. That ticket was purchased at Chevron Food Mart on Baker Road in Acworth. The winner claimed the prize on April 22 and chose the annuity option.

Georgia Lottery officials say proceeds from Fantasy 5 and scratch-off games continue to benefit education programs across the state.

April 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Auto Insurance Costs Climbing Across Georgia, Impacting Drivers Statewide

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Drivers across Georgia are continuing to feel the pinch as auto insurance costs remain among the highest in the country.

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Savvy Senior Event Coming To Rome Focuses On Financial Wellness And Fraud Prevention

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Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger is inviting Northwest Georgia residents to attend an upcoming “Savvy Senior” event designed to help individuals strengthen their financial future and guard against fraud.

April 22, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Congressman Clay Fuller Begins First Days Representing Northwest Georgia

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Northwest Georgia’s new representative in Washington is settling into his role after officially being sworn into Congress.

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Continue To Fall, Bringing Relief To Drivers

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Georgia drivers are continuing to see relief at the pump this week as gas prices trend lower across the state, even amid ongoing global tensions that continue to affect energy markets.

April 21, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Warmer Weather, Summer Break Bring Renewed Push for ATV Safety in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama

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With warmer weather settling in and school set to let out in just a few weeks, families across Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama are being reminded that ATV season also brings a higher risk of serious and sometimes deadly crashes.

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 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rome Police Seek Public’s Help After Fatal Shooting on North Broad Street

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Authorities have identified the man killed in a shooting early Sunday morning in Rome as 22-year-old Chancellore Donaldson, according to Floyd County Deputy Coroner Brent Whatley.

April 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – April 19, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, April 19, 2026: