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April 19, 2026

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:

April 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – April 18, 2026

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There were no arrests to report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office over the past twenty-four hours.

April 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Four Georgia State Troopers Fired Following Misconduct Investigation

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Four Georgia State Troopers have been terminated following an internal investigation into misconduct involving personal injury claims, according to the Georgia Department of Public Safety.

In a statement released by the agency, officials said the investigation began after information surfaced in January 2026 indicating that several troopers were filing personal injury claims tied to incidents stemming from vehicle pursuits.

The Department’s Office of Professional Standards conducted a review and found that the troopers had submitted numerous crash and incident reports to an attorney. That attorney then sought monetary settlements on their behalf from individuals involved in pursuits that had been initiated by the troopers.

Officials determined that the manner in which the claims were made violated department policy and ethical standards. As a result, all four troopers involved were dismissed.

The Georgia Department of Public Safety emphasized that the actions of those individuals do not reflect the agency as a whole, noting its commitment to professionalism, accountability, and maintaining public trust.

The investigation has concluded, and no additional details about the individuals involved have been released.

April 17, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Teen Arrested After Alleged Threat Incident In Summerville

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A Summerville teenager is facing charges following an incident involving alleged threats and inappropriate behavior reported earlier this week.

April 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – April 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 16, 2026:

April 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Ends Fiscal Year 2025 with $18 Million in Available Funds

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Walker County closed out fiscal year 2025 with more than $18 million in available funds, according to its latest annual audit, reflecting a significant increase in financial reserves.

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Summerville City Council To Tackle Projects, Spending, And Community Issues This Evening

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The Summerville City Council is set to meet this evening with a full agenda that includes financial decisions, infrastructure projects, and several items that could affect the local community.

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Tests Reveal Hundreds Of Georgia DUI Suspects Were Actually Sober

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A new investigation is raising serious concerns about DUI arrests across Georgia, revealing that hundreds of people charged with driving under the influence were later found to be completely sober.