A Cold Weather Advisory remains in effect across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia this Monday morning as a blast of Arctic air sends temperatures plunging into the teens, with wind chill values in the single digits in some locations. The coldest readings are expected in low-lying and rural areas, where residents may feel the harshest impacts during the early morning hours.
The Walker County Sheriff’s Office says lab testing has ruled out kratom and other illegal drugs in an October incident that sent three Saddle Ridge Middle School students to the hospital.
An Armuchee man has been arrested in connection with a late November incident in which he allegedly fled from a traffic stop at high speeds and escaped officers by driving over large rocks in an undeveloped subdivision, according to reports.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, December 13, 2025:
A traffic stop on Highway 114 near Sardis Church Road on the evening of December 6th resulted in the arrest of 28-year-old Zachary Paul Edgeworth on multiple drug-related charges, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 12, 2025:
Preparations are underway in Chattooga County for the upcoming Point-in-Time (PIT) Homeless Count, scheduled for January 26. The annual nationwide effort gathers critical data used to guide funding, services and support for individuals experiencing homelessness in local communities.
Families in Chattooga County will have a chance to enjoy some Christmas fun tomorrow as the Peppermint Project comes to Sloppy Floyd State Park.
A Summerville woman was arrested late Saturday night after a traffic stop on Highway 27 led deputies to determine she was driving under the influence, according to a Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office incident report.
Summerville Police are investigating a reported break-in at a home on Scoggins Street after officers were called to the scene early Monday morning.
