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February 18, 2026

Armuchee Man Arrested on Felony Financial Transaction Card Fraud Warrant

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An Armuchee man has been arrested on a felony warrant charging him with financial transaction card fraud.

According to the warrant, 45-year-old James Richard Guice is accused of authorizing another person to withdraw money from an ATM and then later reporting to the financial institution that the person did not have permission to make the withdrawal.

Investigators say the credit union credited $600 to Guice’s account based on that report, which the warrant alleges was false.

The case remains under investigation.

February 18, 2026

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Vehicle Vandalized in Summerville, Criminal Trespass Investigation Ongoing

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Police are investigating a case of criminal trespass and property damage after a vehicle was vandalized at a Summerville residence.

February 18, 2026

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Man Arrested After Domestic Dispute in Summerville

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A Summerville man was arrested following a domestic disturbance at a residence on Orchard Road, according to an incident report from local law enforcement

February 18, 2026

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Rossville Man Sentenced to Life After Guilty Plea in Catoosa County Jail Murder

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A 22-year-old Rossville man has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to Malice Murder in the killing of a fellow inmate inside the Catoosa County Jail.

February 17, 2026

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – February 17, 2026

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

February 16, 2026

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Summerville Sanitation Rate Increase Sparks Pushback From Councilwoman Simone Adams

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A major sanitation rate increase approved by Summerville City Council is drawing criticism from Councilwoman Simone Adams, who says she voted against the change because the jump is too steep for residents to absorb at one time.

February 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

3 Million Scratch-Off Winner Highlights Big Week for Georgia Lottery Payouts

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A North Georgia Lottery player is celebrating a life-changing win after claiming a $3 million top prize from a Georgia Lottery scratch-off ticket, one of several major payouts announced across the state in a single week. The win was part of a broader surge in lottery prizes, with players statewide collecting tens of millions of dollars from scratch-off and draw games.

February 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

American Legion Post 129 Donates New U.S. Flags to Chattooga High School

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Chattooga High School is expressing its appreciation to the Chattooga County Memorial Home and American Legion Post 129 for the donation of two new United States flags, reinforcing a long-standing tradition of patriotism and respect on campus.

February 14, 2026

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$228K in Grant Funds Awarded for Fairway Recreation Center Upgrades

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The City of Summerville is receiving $228,000 in grant funding to support improvements at the Fairway Recreation Center Complex, including the construction of a new mini-pitch soccer field and restroom facility.

February 13, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – February 13, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, February 13, 2026: