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July 13, 2026

Chattooga County Coroner Warns Families About Funeral Home Impersonation Scam

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The Chattooga County Coroner’s Office is warning residents about a scam targeting grieving families following the death of a loved one.

In a public alert, Coroner Jeremy A. McElhaney said scammers are posing as funeral home employees after monitoring online obituaries. The scammers then contact family members and demand immediate payment, falsely claiming to represent the funeral home handling funeral arrangements.

McElhaney urged anyone receiving such a call not to provide any personal or financial information. Instead, he advises families to hang up and contact their funeral home directly using a trusted phone number to verify whether the call is legitimate.

“I personally know the owner/operators of all three Chattooga County funeral homes and can assure you that is not the way they conduct business,” McElhaney said.

Residents are encouraged to share the warning to help prevent others from becoming victims of the scam.

July 12, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – July 12, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – July 11, 2026

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

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Chances Increase This Weekend With Heavy Rain Possible Across Northwest Georgia

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Hot and humid conditions will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia this weekend, but increasing thunderstorm activity is expected to bring periods of heavy rain and some relief from the heat.

July 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

West Nile Virus concerns have public health officials reminding about mosquito-bite prevention

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Public health officials are urging Northwest Georgia residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as the 2026 West Nile virus season gets underway earlier and more aggressively than it has in more than two decades.

July 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Showers and Storms Increase This Afternoon as Wet Weekend Takes Shape Across Northwest Georgia

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After another hot summer morning, weather conditions across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia are expected to become increasingly active this afternoon as a series of disturbances brings a higher chance of showers and thunderstorms through the weekend and into early next week.

July 9, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Storm Chances Increase Today Ahead of Wet Weekend

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A more unsettled weather pattern begins building across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today, bringing a better chance of afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

July 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Weather Continues Before Storm Chances Increase This Weekend

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Residents across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia can expect another stretch of typical July weather today, with plenty of sunshine, afternoon heat, and only a slight chance of a few pop-up showers or thunderstorms late in the day.

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Tuesday – July 7, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, July 7, 2026:

July 7, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot, Humid Week Ahead with Daily Afternoon Storm Chances Increasing by the Weekend

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Summer weather will continue across Chattooga County and northwest Georgia today with mostly sunny skies and a high near 90 degrees. After a dry start, a 30 percent chance of scattered showers and thunderstorms develops after 2 p.m. Light winds will become westerly around 5 miles per hour during the afternoon before calming again tonight. Any storms that develop should diminish by early evening, with overnight lows falling to around 71.