Arrest Report – Wednesday – January 21, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, January 21, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – January 26, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, January 20, 2026:

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Summerville Man Arrested in Floyd County After Meth Found at Rehabilitation Home, Reports Say

A Chattooga County man was arrested late last week in Floyd County on drug charges after reports indicated he was found in possession of methamphetamine while at a rehabilitation home.

Floyd County authorities arrested Isaac Eric DeWayne Hines, 22, of Summerville, in Rome. Reports said the arrest followed an incident at the rehabilitation home where the suspected methamphetamine was discovered. Formal case details and court proceedings will determine how the charges move forward.

Arrest Report – Monday – July 19, 2026

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

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Arrest Report – Sunday – January 18, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, January 18, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Saturday – January 17, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, January 17, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Thursday – January 16, 2026

 

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 15, 2026:

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – January 14, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, January 14, 2026:

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Chattooga Coroner “Big Mac” McElhaney Urges Residents to Add Emergency Contacts to Georgia License Records

Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy “Big Mac” McElhaney is reminding residents about a free, simple way to help first responders reach loved ones faster in an emergency: add emergency contact information to your Georgia driver’s license or ID record.

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New Felony Charge Filed in Day-After-Christmas Armed Robbery Case

Another felony charge has been filed against a man accused in an armed robbery at the former State Line Tavern near the Alabama state line on Dec. 26.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 23-year-old Jeffrey Lemar Smith of Gadsden is accused of pointing a gun at a man inside the establishment and demanding he empty his pockets. Smith is now charged with criminal attempt to commit armed robbery.

Jail records indicate Smith was already facing multiple charges tied to the incident, including robbery, aggravated assault, and possession of a firearm during the commission of a crime.

Authorities say Smith was later found hiding in a dumpster in Centre, Alabama, following a pursuit involving Alabama law enforcement. Investigators say two other suspects remain at large.