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August 20, 2026

Love Library In Rome Temporarily Closed After Merchandise Seized

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Love Library on Shorter Avenue Temporarily Closed After Merchandise Seizure

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An adult retail store on Shorter Avenue in Rome is temporarily closed after authorities seized merchandise from the business Thursday as part of an ongoing civil dispute.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 20, 2026

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

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Lyerly’s Emma White Among Gadsden State Nursing Graduates

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A Chattooga County resident was among 38 registered nursing graduates recently honored by Gadsden State Community College.

Emma White of Lyerly received her nursing pin during the college’s summer pinning ceremony held August 6 at Wallace Hall on the Wallace Drive Campus in Gadsden.

The ceremony recognized students earning associate degrees through Gadsden State’s Health Sciences Division. Graduates represented communities across Alabama, Georgia, Louisiana and Mississippi.

Other Northwest Georgia graduates included students from Rome, Lindale, Cedartown, LaFayette, Adairsville and Bremen.

Gadsden State’s registered nursing program includes classroom instruction, laboratory training and clinical experience designed to prepare students for careers in healthcare.

Students completing the registered nursing program earn an Associate in Applied Science degree and are eligible to pursue the National Council Licensure Examination for Registered Nurses, commonly known as the NCLEX-RN. Passing the examination is required to become a licensed registered nurse.

Congratulations to Emma White of Lyerly on reaching an important milestone as she begins the next chapter of her nursing career.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Higher Assessments Don’t Automatically Mean Higher Tax Bills

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Chattooga County property owners seeing major increases on their 2026 assessment notices should not assume their property tax bills will increase by the same percentage.

August 20, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Charged Following Domestic Assault Investigation

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A Summerville man was arrested following a reported domestic assault on Scoggins Street on August 14.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – August 19, 2026

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

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Reports Attempted Burglary On Martin Street

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Summerville Police responded to a Martin Street residence after a homeowner reported an attempted burglary in which he armed himself and went outside to investigate.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

All Atrium Health Hospitals In Georgia Earn National Nursing Recognition

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Every Atrium Health hospital in Georgia now holds official recognition from the American Nurses Credentialing Center, marking a major milestone for nursing excellence across the health system.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

North Georgia EMC Warns Members About Disconnect Scam Calls And Texts

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North Georgia EMC is warning its members to be on alert for scam phone calls and text messages threatening to disconnect electric service.

August 19, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

CRC Chattooga Seeking Volunteers To Deliver Food To Local Families

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CRC Chattooga is looking for volunteers willing to give a little of their time each week to help deliver food to local families who are unable to visit the food pantry themselves.

The organization is currently seeking a two-person volunteer delivery team that can work together one day each week to deliver food boxes to families in need throughout the community.

According to CRC Chattooga, volunteers would typically deliver only two to four food boxes each week, but those deliveries can make a significant difference for families who cannot travel to the pantry to pick up food.

The opportunity could be a good fit for two friends, spouses, family members or others who would like to volunteer together while helping their neighbors.

CRC Chattooga provides food and other assistance to individuals and families throughout Chattooga County.

Anyone interested in joining the volunteer delivery team is encouraged to contact CRC Chattooga directly or send the organization a message through its Facebook page for additional information.