Georgia Gas Prices Dip to $2.79 a Gallon, National Average Slips Below $3 for First Time in Years

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Drivers across Georgia are seeing a little breathing room at the pump this week as the statewide average for a gallon of regular unleaded fell to $2.79, according to AAA. Prices can still shift day-to-day, but the overall trend is moving downward as the winter travel season approaches.

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Chattooga County School Board Approves Safety Measures, Bonuses, and Student Device Policy

At last month’s board meeting, the Chattooga County Board of Education approved a series of updates focused on student safety, district finances, and personnel.

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Redevelopment Effort Targets Job Growth at Former Lyerly Plant Site

A long-idle industrial facility in Lyerly is being transformed with hopes of bringing new jobs and renewed business activity to Chattooga County. A developer from North Carolina has taken over the property and is now working to update the site and position it for a new chapter as a multi-tenant industrial and warehousing location.

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Georgia Farm Bureau Members Meet on Jekyll Island This Week for Annual Convention

Georgia Farm Bureau members are meeting on Jekyll Island this week for the organization’s 88th annual convention, a three-day gathering running December 7th through the 9th at the Jekyll Island Convention Center.

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Plainville Man Arrested After Burglary Reported on Turkey Mountain Road in Armuchee

A Plainville man was arrested this past week following a reported burglary on Turkey Mountain Road in Armuchee.

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20-Year-Old Arrested After 107 MPH Chase on Highway 27 Near Summerville Motel

A 20-year-old was arrested in Chattooga County following a traffic stop that began with an alleged high-speed run on Highway 27.

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Arrest Report – Saturday – December 6, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, December 6, 2025:

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Summerville Police Report: Company Fuel Card Used for $839 Fuel Purchase in New Jersey

Summerville Police have taken a report after a local resident said his company fuel card was used to buy hundreds of gallons of fuel out of state.

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Arrest Report – Friday – December 5, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, December 5, 2025:

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Man Arrested After Foot Chase, Struggle Outside Last Chance Store in Chattooga County

A 52-year-old man was arrested in Chattooga County after a traffic stop investigation near the Last Chance Store on Highway 114 turned into a foot chase and struggle, according to an incident report.

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