
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 23, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, August 23, 2026

Northwest Georgia will enjoy a break from the oppressive humidity Sunday as a secondary cold front pushes through the state, bringing drier air and lower dewpoints to the region.

With the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair opening next Thursday, August 27th, fair organizers are reminding visitors to review important rules and information before heading to the fairgrounds.

Chattooga County will host a free Tax Appeal Class on Monday, August 31st at 6 PM to help property owners better understand the process of appealing their 2026 property assessments.
The location for the class is still being finalized.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen said he is working to secure a location and will release a flyer once the site is confirmed. Allen is also finalizing who will teach the class.
The class is being organized in response to a high volume of property owners filing appeals on their tax assessments this year.
This is not the first time Chattooga County has seen a large number of appeals. In 2023, more than 3,000 property owners filed appeals after receiving their assessment notices.
At that time, Allen was a private citizen and held a community-wide meeting to help residents better understand how the appeals process works. Now, as sole commissioner, Allen is again working to provide residents with information about how to file and handle an appeal.
The August 31st class is expected to cover the basics of the appeal process, including how property owners can review their assessment, file an appeal and understand the steps that follow after an appeal is submitted.
County officials are expected to release additional details once the location and instructor are confirmed.
The free Tax Appeal Class will be held Monday, August 31st at 6 PM. WZQZ News will provide the location and additional information as soon as it

Georgia continues to have a significant need for families willing to open their homes to children in foster care, and residents of Chattooga County who have considered becoming foster parents are encouraged to learn more about the process through the local Division of Family and Children Services office.

After months of severe drought that brought dry pastures, stressed crops and concerns over water supplies, Georgia has experienced a dramatic turnaround — and Northwest Georgia is among the areas seeing substantial improvement.

Chattooga County EMA/E-911 is preparing to implement a new voluntary program designed to give emergency responders important information before they arrive at the home of a resident who may have special needs.

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can look forward to a noticeably more comfortable weekend as drier air moves into the region, bringing plenty of sunshine, lower humidity and cooler nighttime temperatures.

Chattooga County property owners who want to appeal their 2026 property assessment can pick up a free appeal form in downtown Summerville today.

Months of work by local 4-H and FFA members will be on display next weekend when the 2026 Chattooga County Agricultural Fair hosts its annual 4-H and FFA Poultry Show and Auction.