Menlo Man Arrested After Deputies Execute Outstanding Warrant At Highway 48 Residence

A Menlo man was arrested after Chattooga County sheriff’s deputies went to a residence on Highway 48 to serve an outstanding arrest warrant and reportedly encountered difficulty getting the man to come to the door.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – October 13, 2026

There were no arrests to report from the docket records of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, October 13, 2026.

 

Unseasonably Warm Weather Continues Across Chattooga County Before Weekend Cold Front Brings Big Temperature Drop

Residents across Chattooga County can expect several more days of sunshine and unseasonably warm temperatures before a strong cold front brings a significant change in the weather this weekend.

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Small-Business Loans Available To Qualifying Chattooga County Businesses

Small-business owners in Chattooga County who need financing for equipment, inventory or operating expenses may be eligible for assistance through a nonprofit lender serving Northwest Georgia.

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Arrest Report – Monday – October 12, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, October 12, 2026:

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Sunny Skies And Unseasonably Warm Temperatures Expected This Week Before Weekend Cooldown

Residents of Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect a stretch of sunny skies and unseasonably warm temperatures this week, with afternoon highs climbing into the upper 80s before a strong cold front brings much cooler weather for the weekend.

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When Cotton Was King In Chattooga County And Cotton Gins Were A Way Of Life

There was a time when the arrival of autumn in Chattooga County meant more than cooler weather and changing leaves. It meant cotton-picking season, when farmers worked long hours bringing in a crop that was once the backbone of the county’s agricultural economy.

From the early days of Chattooga County in the 1800s through much of the first half of the 20th century, cotton was one of the most important sources of income for local farm families.

According to research by the Chattooga County Historical Society, cotton dominated local agriculture from the time the county was established in 1838. By the early 1900s, agricultural agents were encouraging farmers to diversify their crops rather than depend so heavily on cotton.

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Advance Voting Begins Tuesday In Chattooga County For November General Election

Advance voting for the November 3 General Election begins tomorrow, Tuesday, October 13, in Chattooga County and continues through Friday, October 30.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – October 11, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, October 11, 2026:

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Improving Weather Expected Sunday As Remnants Of Isaias Move Away From Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County can expect improving weather conditions Sunday as the remnants of Post-Tropical Cyclone Isaias continue moving away from Northwest Georgia following Saturday’s heavy rainfall, strong winds and storm damage.

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