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April 15, 2026

Fire Danger Statement In Effect Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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A Fire Danger Statement is in effect this afternoon across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia as very dry, warm conditions continue to raise wildfire concerns across the region.

April 13, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – April 13, 2026

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

April 13, 2026

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Fire Danger, Heat To Grip Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia This Week

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Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia are expected to remain under elevated fire danger conditions this week as dry air, warm temperatures, and gusty winds continue across the region.

April 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Woman Arrested For Criminal Trespass At Menlo Handy Mart

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A Chattooga County woman was arrested following a trespassing incident at the Menlo Handy Mart on Highway 48.

According to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, deputies responded to the convenience store on April 3 after reports of a female subject on the property who had previously been warned not to return.

The suspect was identified as Kimberly Joyce Basham. Authorities say Basham had been trespassed from the business in the past but returned again, prompting the call to law enforcement.

Deputies made contact with Basham at the scene and took her into custody without incident. She was transported to the Chattooga County Jail and charged with criminal trespass.

April 10, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – April 10, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 10, 2026:

April 10, 2026

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High Fire Danger Continues Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Through Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region should remain on alert as high fire danger conditions persist through the weekend. Dry weather, low humidity, and warming temperatures are creating an elevated risk for wildfire activity.

April 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Sees Higher Share Of Workers Filing Unemployment Claims As Jobless Rate Holds Near 4%

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New labor data released on Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor shows Chattooga County continues to see a higher share of workers filing unemployment claims compared to neighboring counties, as overall unemployment remains steady heading into the spring.

April 9, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – April 9, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, April 9, 2026:

April 9, 2026

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Dry Pattern, Fire Danger Rising Across Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are facing an extended stretch of dry weather, increasing fire danger, and a significant warm-up heading into the weekend and early next week.

April 8, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – April 8, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, April 8, 2026: