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September 28, 2026

Driver Charged With DUI And Child Endangerment On Highway 27

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A 44-year-old man was arrested on DUI and child endangerment charges after a Chattooga County deputy stopped a vehicle that had reportedly been the subject of a lookout for a reckless driver.

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

18-Year-Old Charged With DUI Following Summerville Crash

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An 18-year-old Summerville man was charged with DUI and other offenses following a single-vehicle crash over the weekend.

According to Summerville Police Department citations, Gavin Ladon Palmer, 18, was involved in a crash on Woodland Avenue on September 20. Police say Palmer was traveling southbound when his vehicle ran off the roadway for approximately 200 feet before striking a power pole.

The investigating officer reported observing signs of impairment, including bloodshot eyes, the odor of alcohol and being unbalanced. The citation indicates a blood test was administered, with results listed as pending.

Palmer was cited for DUI — alcohol/less safe, failure to maintain a single lane, and possession of alcoholic beverages by a person under 21.

September 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly Man Arrested On DUI Charge Following Highway 27 Traffic Stop

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A Lyerly man was arrested on a DUI charge following a traffic stop on Highway 27 early Monday morning, September 7.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

‘Hands Across The Border’ DUI Enforcement Campaign Begins Sunday

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Drivers across Northwest Georgia can expect an increased focus on impaired driving as the 35th annual “Hands Across the Border” enforcement campaign gets underway Sunday.

August 18, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Police Charge Driver With DUI Following Motorcycle Crash

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A motorcycle crash at the intersection of Highland Avenue and Commerce Street led to a DUI charge early Friday morning, according to the Summerville Police Department.

February 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

AAA Urges Georgia Drivers to Put Safety First on Valentine’s Day Weekend

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AAA is reminding Georgia drivers to keep safety at the center of their Valentine’s Day plans, warning that romantic dinners, parties, and late-night outings can also bring a rise in risky behavior behind the wheel.

January 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sheriff: Deputy Saw No Impairment After First Crash, Second Collision Minutes Later Led to DUI Arrest

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader released a statement to local media explaining the circumstances surrounding the arrest of Billy Joe Dooley following a crash Friday evening that resulted in DUI charges.

January 6, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Chattooga Sheriff’s Office Releases Reports on Two DUI Arrests from Late 2025

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has released incident reports detailing two separate DUI arrests from late 2025, involving calls for service on Mitchell Circle and West Spring Creek Road.

December 26, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Man Arrested on DUI Charge After Reported Crash on Mitchell Circle

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A 48-year-old man, Devlin E. Crider, was arrested in Chattooga County following a reported incident involving an alleged impaired driver on Mitchell Circle.

December 18, 2025

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia DPS Receives $4.6 Million H.E.A.T. Grant to Continue Nighthawks DUI Task Force and Statewide Safety Patrols

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The Governor’s Office of Highway Safety has awarded the Georgia Department of Public Safety a Highway Enforcement of Aggressive Traffic, or H.E.A.T., grant worth about $4.6 million to continue major traffic safety efforts across the state. The grant took effect October 1, 2025, and runs through September 30, 2026.