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February 27, 2026

Stolen Handgun Recovered After Attempted Sale at Summerville Pawn Shop

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A stolen firearm was recovered in Summerville after it was brought into a local pawn shop to be sold, according to an incident report.

Police say officers were dispatched to Hunter’s Outdoor Pawn on February 21, 2026, after employees reported a customer had presented a handgun for sale and it was flagged as stolen when checked through their system. Officers then had the firearm verified through GCIC, which confirmed it had been reported stolen out of Los Angeles, California.

The report states the gun was a Glock 21. Police took possession of the firearm at the scene.

The person who brought the firearm into the shop, Aaron Luis Carrillo, told officers he purchased the handgun last year from a coworker and indicated he was unaware it was stolen when he obtained it. The report does not state that he was the person who originally stole the firearm.

February 26, 2026

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Summerville Man Arrested on Criminal Trespass Damage Charge

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Summerville Police responded to a reported break-in and property damage call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at a home on Cleghorn Street, according to an incident report.

The victim told officers the suspect forced open the front door and caused damage inside the residence, including overturning a bed. A witness also reported seeing the suspect leave the scene and “peel out” of the yard.

Police say the suspect, Jeffrey Garner, age 56, was later located at his residence on West Halls Valley Road at around 9:00 p.m. and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

In the report, the suspect reportedly admitted entering the home and overturning the bed, saying he went to the residence to confront the victim and she was not home.

Garner was charged with Criminal Trespass and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.

February 26, 2026

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Atrium Health Floyd Lifts Temporary Masking and Visitor Restrictions

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Atrium Health Floyd has lifted the temporary masking and visitor restrictions that had been in place since December, citing a steady decline in respiratory illness cases among patients and staff.

February 26, 2026

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Vehicle Damages Fence at Summerville Wastewater Treatment Plant

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Summerville Police are investigating an incident involving property damage at the city’s wastewater treatment plant after a vehicle reportedly struck a commercial chain link fence.

February 25, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – February 25, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 25, 2026:

February 25, 2026

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Rome Police Investigating After Woman Struck and Killed by Train Behind Rome Kroger

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The Rome Police Department is investigating a deadly incident that happened Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a person was struck by a train behind the Rome Kroger.

According to Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor, the deceased is a female, and her body is being sent to the GBI Crime Lab.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are being released at this time.

Authorities are reminding the public to use extreme caution around railroad tracks. Trains can be quieter than expected, move faster than they appear, and require a long distance to stop.

February 24, 2026

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Floyd County Superior Court Dismisses Vehicular Homicide Charges in 2023 Fatal Crash

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Charges have been dismissed in connection with a 2023 fatal crash that claimed the life of a LaFayette motorcyclist, according to documents filed in Floyd County Superior Court.

February 24, 2026

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Georgia Gas Prices Drop to $2.69; Chattooga Among State’s Lowest

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Georgia drivers are seeing some welcome relief at the pump this week, with the statewide average falling to $2.69 per gallon, three cents lower than last week, the same as a month ago, and 30 cents below this time last year. At that price, filling a standard 15-gallon tank costs about $40.35.

February 23, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – February 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 23, 2026:

February 23, 2026

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Operation Round Up Helps Chattooga Neighbors Move From Homelessness to Housing

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CRC Chattooga is extending a heartfelt thank you to North Georgia EMC members whose participation in Operation Round Up is making a real difference in local lives.