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May 25, 2026

Rising Gas Prices Creating Financial Strain For Chattooga County Commuters

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High gasoline prices are continuing to put financial pressure on thousands of Chattooga County residents who travel outside the county each day for work.

May 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Man Arrested On DUI Charge In Rome

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A Summerville man was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol over the weekend on a charge of driving under the influence.

According to Floyd County Jail records, 34-year-old Kevante Lamar Baldwin of Turner Street in Summerville was taken into custody Saturday following a traffic stop in the area of North Second Avenue and West Third Street in Rome.

Arrest reports indicate Baldwin was charged with DUI after authorities determined he was over the legal limit for alcohol.

Baldwin was later released from custody after posting bond.

May 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – March 24, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 24, 2026:

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Spots Still Available For Chattooga County Food Preservation Workshops

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Chattooga County Extension Agent Rebecca Thomas says there are still spots available for several upcoming food preservation workshops being offered through the Chattooga County Extension Office.

The hands-on classes will cover a variety of food preservation topics throughout the summer and early fall, including jams and jellies, canning tomatoes and salsa, cowboy candy, and pickled okra.

Each workshop costs $25 per class, and attendance is limited to 15 participants. Officials say payment is required to secure registration.

Upcoming workshop dates include:

Jams & Jellies — June 2 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Canning Tomatoes & Salsa — July 1 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.
Cowboy Candy — August 4 from 1 p.m. until 3 p.m.
Pickled Okra — September 24 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m.

All workshops will be held at the Chattooga County Extension Office located at 40 Middle School Road in Summerville.

For registration information, call 706-857-0744.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – May 23, 2026

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

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Trion High Senior Receives Standing Ovation At Graduation Amid ICE Detention

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As discussions about immigration policy continue across Chattooga County, Trion High School senior Elder Aguilar-Macario received a standing ovation Friday night during Trion High School’s graduation ceremony — despite being absent because he remains in ICE custody.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Atrium Health Floyd Physician Shares Stroke Awareness Tips

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May is Stroke Awareness Month, and Atrium Health Floyd physician Dr. Michael Gonsalves is reminding residents that recognizing stroke symptoms quickly can save lives.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Battlefield Connector Trail Dedicated In Chickamauga

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Trust for Public Land, Walker County, and the City of Chickamauga officially dedicated the new John Culpepper Chickamauga Battlefield Connector Trail on Friday.

May 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook