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September 13, 2026

Man Arrested After Reported Disturbance At Spearmint Trail Residence

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A man was arrested by the Summerville Police Department following a reported disturbance at a residence on Spearmint Trail earlier this month.

According to an incident report, an officer was dispatched to 22 Spearmint Trail at approximately 12:15 PM on September 5 in reference to a man reportedly refusing to leave the residence.

Police said they encountered a man later identified as Trevor Wagner near the intersection of Scoggins Street and Spearmint Trail. According to the report, Wagner was carrying and drinking from a large container when the officer attempted to speak with him.

The officer reported that Wagner initially refused commands to stop and continued walking away before eventually stopping. Police said Wagner appeared intoxicated and smelled of alcohol.

According to the report, Wagner told the officer he had been at the residence with friends and had used marijuana. The complainant, John Smith, told police that Wagner had come to the residence from Jason Mitchell’s home and that he had given Wagner some food and allowed him to use his phone to call his mother.

The report states that Wagner then became involved in an argument with his mother over the phone. Smith told police he instructed Wagner to leave, but Wagner allegedly became irate and refused.

Police said Wagner was arrested and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Sheriff’s Office Warns Residents About Active Jury Duty Scam

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The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is warning residents about another active scam after multiple citizens reported receiving fraudulent calls from people pretending to be Sheriff’s Office employees.

According to the Sheriff’s Office, the callers tell residents they have missed jury duty and now have a warrant for their arrest. The scammers then claim the supposed warrant or other legal issue can be resolved by paying money.

In some cases, victims are instructed to purchase Green Dot cards or use other methods to send payment.

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office says the calls are fraudulent and emphasized that the Sheriff’s Office will not call residents and demand money to resolve a warrant or missed jury duty.

Officials are urging residents not to send money to anyone they do not know, regardless of how convincing or urgent the caller may sound.

Anyone receiving one of the calls who is uncertain whether it is legitimate can contact the Walker County Sheriff’s Office directly to verify the information before taking any action.

The warning comes as law enforcement agencies continue to see scammers impersonating officers and government employees in an effort to frighten victims into making immediate payments.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Being Found In Underwear On Halls Valley Road Property

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A 30-year-old man was arrested by the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office after deputies responded to a report of a suspicious person on private property earlier this month.

September 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Northwest Georgia Summer Burn Ban Ends October 1

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Residents across much of Northwest Georgia have less than three weeks remaining under Georgia’s annual summer outdoor burning ban.

September 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – September 12, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 12, 2026:

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Man Faces Drug Trafficking Charges Following Arrest

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A 52-year-old Chattooga County man is facing several drug charges following an encounter with deputies at a residence on Williams Cemetery Road.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Tax Collections Rise 3.5% In August

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Georgia’s state tax collections continued to grow in August, with revenues approaching $2.5 billion for the month.

September 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Calhoun Man Accused Of Secretly Recording 10-Year-Old Child

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A Calhoun man is facing several charges after authorities say he secretly used a cell phone to record a 10-year-old child while she was getting dressed.

According to an arrest warrant and Floyd County Jail records, 42-year-old Zachary Joe Shortnancy was arrested Tuesday at his home on Everett Springs Road.

Authorities allege Shortnancy placed a cell phone camera under a wall and recorded the 10-year-old child while she was getting dressed in her room.

Shortnancy is charged with child molestation, unlawful eavesdropping or surveillance, and peeping Tom.

The publicly available arrest information does not provide additional details about when the alleged recording occurred or how investigators became aware of it. The child is not being identified.

The charges are allegations and have not been proven in court.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Moving Forward With Groundwater Storage Tank And Water Main Replacement

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The City of Summerville is moving forward with another project aimed at improving the city’s drinking water system, according to records from the Georgia Environmental Protection Division.

September 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion Seeking Bids For Natural Gas Line Project On Old Highway 27

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The Town of Trion is seeking bids for work on its natural gas system along Old Highway 27, including construction of a bypass around a problem with an existing gas line.