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August 15, 2026

Motorcyclist Arrested After Alleged High-Speed Attempt To Elude Chattooga County Deputy

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A 49-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County deputy reported that a motorcyclist attempted to elude him during a traffic stop on Highway 48.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – August 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, August 14, 2026:

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Three Charged In Alleged Forced Labor Scheme At Cartersville Flooring Manufacturer

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Three men are facing federal charges following an investigation into an alleged forced labor operation at a flooring manufacturing company in Cartersville.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Encourages Residents to Download Mobile App

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is encouraging residents to download its official mobile app to stay connected with important information and services from the agency.

The MySheriff app gives users access to online services, notifications, saved events, crime tips and other information directly from their smartphones. The Sheriff’s Office says the app can also be used to receive up-to-date alerts about happenings around Chattooga County and provides access to the agency’s webpage.

According to information shared by the Sheriff’s Office, no registration is required to use the app.

The official Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office mobile app is available for both Apple and Android devices through the App Store and Google Play.

The Sheriff’s Office says the app is another way for residents to stay informed and have convenient access to information and services provided by the agency.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VA Mailing Millions Of ‘Choose VA’ Postcards To Veterans Beginning Today

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Veterans who receive a “Choose VA” postcard in the mail over the next several weeks should not throw it away.

August 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Mulch Available To Walker County Residents During Mulch Madness

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Walker County residents will have an opportunity to pick up free mulch next week as the county brings back its Mulch Madness event at the Walker County Landfill.

August 13, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – August 13, 2026

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

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton Explains November Ballot Questions On Senior Tax Exemptions

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Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is offering additional information to help voters understand proposed tax exemptions that will appear on the November ballot.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Nearly $11 Billion In Georgia Student Loans Now In Default

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Hundreds of thousands of Georgians are in default on their federal student loans, with the amount of defaulted debt across the state now approaching $11 billion.

August 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

20-Year-Old Charged With DUI, Open Container After Trion Traffic Stop

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A 20-year-old man was arrested on multiple charges following a traffic stop in Trion after deputies reported seeing a vehicle traveling on the wrong side of the roadway.