Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, November 6, 2026:
Northwest Georgia will enjoy another relatively warm November afternoon today before a cold front brings a noticeable drop in temperatures over the weekend. Sunshine will return as the day progresses, with afternoon highs reaching the lower 70s. By Saturday, temperatures will be about 10 degrees cooler, and overnight lows will fall into the 30s in many locations over the next several nights.
Summerville Police and Chattooga County Animal Control have been involved in a major animal rescue operation at a home on Bellah Avenue, where authorities discovered approximately 100 dogs living in unsanitary conditions.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce and the Community Resource Center are inviting the public to participate in a special “Feed The Need” Lunch and Tour on Tuesday, November 10, in Summerville.
The event will take place from noon until 1 PM at the Community Resource Center, located at 50 Eleanor Avenue, Suite A.
Instead of a traditional admission fee, attendees are asked to bring a large box, bag or case of pantry items to help meet the needs of local children and families.
Organizers are particularly requesting foods that children can easily open and prepare themselves, along with items that provide good nutrition.
The center’s immediate needs include jelly, Kraft macaroni and cheese, mashed potatoes, peanut butter, snacks and pantry meals that children can prepare independently.
The event will also give participants an opportunity to tour the Community Resource Center and learn more about its work addressing food insecurity in Chattooga County.
Lunch will be provided, and the event is open to the public. Reservations are requested.
The Chamber encourages community members and businesses to participate by bringing food donations to help meet the growing need for assistance.
Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says he expects to release additional information late this afternoon concerning the four construction bids submitted for the next stage of renovations to the historic Tooga Theatre in downtown Summerville.
The Chattooga County Board of Elections and Registration is scheduled to meet this afternoon to certify results from Tuesday’s General Election.
The meeting is scheduled for 5 PM at the Chattooga County Registrar’s Office in Summerville.
Election officials have been reviewing and reconciling vote totals from Tuesday’s election, including absentee and provisional ballots, before making the results official.
All five Chattooga County precincts reported their results Tuesday night, with voters approving several local ballot measures.
Those measures included the renewal of the one-percent education sales tax and two proposals expanding property tax relief for qualifying senior citizens.
Voters in the Town of Trion also approved a school bond referendum.
Today is also the deadline for voters to correct certain problems with absentee ballots and provide required documentation for provisional ballots.
Under Georgia law, county election results must be certified no later than 5 PM Monday, November 9.
The results from Tuesday’s election remain unofficial until the certification process is completed.
Georgia Democrats made sweeping gains in Tuesday’s General Election, winning every statewide office on the ballot, taking control of the Georgia House of Representatives for the first time in more than two decades and narrowing the Republican majority in the state Senate.
The Salvation Army of Rome is seeking volunteers and community support for its annual holiday programs, which provide Christmas assistance to families and senior citizens throughout the area, including Chattooga County.
The Chattooga County Historical Society will hold its November meeting this Sunday, November 8, offering an opportunity for residents to learn more about local history while visiting one of the county’s historic homes.
The Chattooga County Library is bringing back its annual “Food For Fines” program, giving patrons an opportunity to reduce overdue library fines while helping provide food for families in need.
The Sara Hightower Regional Library System is offering the program through December 19, allowing library patrons to exchange canned food donations for reductions in their outstanding fines.
For every canned food item donated, participants will receive a $2 credit toward overdue fines, up to a maximum of $20 in savings.
Library officials say the program provides an opportunity for patrons to clear up overdue fines while supporting the local community kitchen and helping provide food for those in need.
Residents who do not have outstanding library fines are also encouraged to participate by donating canned food items.
The Chattooga County Public Library is located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville.
The “Food For Fines” program continues through December 19.