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June 11, 2026

Chattanooga Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole For Walker County Murder

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A Chattanooga man has been sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole for the murder of a Walker County resident.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Audit Questions More Than $29,000 In Sales Tax Paid To Broadband Contractor

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Last week, Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen released the county government’s 2024 audit. The audit covers the final year that former Commissioner Blake Elsberry was in office and points to serious problems in the county’s bookkeeping and financial oversight.

June 11, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Students Named To GNTC President’s And Dean’s Lists

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Several Chattooga County students have been recognized by Georgia Northwestern Technical College for academic achievement during the spring 2026 semester.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Courthouse Reopens After Bomb Threat Investigation

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The Chattooga County Courthouse reopened Wednesday afternoon after a bomb threat prompted an evacuation and law enforcement search of the building.

According to Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen, the threat was reported to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office Wednesday morning. Officials immediately evacuated and secured the courthouse while deputies conducted a thorough search of the facility.

Authorities later determined there was no active threat and gave the all-clear for employees and the public to return.

The courthouse resumed normal operations at 1 p.m.

Allen thanked the Sheriff’s Office, first responders, courthouse employees, and the public for their cooperation during the incident, saying the safety of the community remains the county’s highest priority.

No injuries were reported, and authorities have not released additional information about the source of the threat.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Mosteller Creek Bridge On Oak Hill Road To Close June 16

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Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen has announced that the Mosteller Creek Bridge on Oak Hill Road west of Lyerly will close beginning June 16 following a state inspection that found structural concerns requiring immediate attention.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – June 10, 2026

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

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Afternoon Storms and Rising Heat Index Values Expected Through Saturday

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A muggy and unsettled weather pattern will continue across the region through the end of the week, bringing daily chances for isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Rainwater Recognized for 50 Years of Service to Chattooga County

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Chattooga County Coroner Jeremy A. McElhaney and the staff of the Chattooga County Coroner’s Office are recognizing Senior Deputy Coroner William Earle Rainwater for 50 years of dedicated service to the citizens of Chattooga County.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Coming Up This Saturday: Sensory-Friendly Touch A Truck Event in Summerville

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The City of Summerville will host a sensory-friendly “Touch A Truck” event this Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. until noon on East Washington Street.

June 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Student Represents GNTC at National SkillsUSA Competition

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A Summerville student was among six Georgia Northwestern Technical College students who represented the college at the 2026 SkillsUSA National Leadership & Skills Conference held June 1-5 in Atlanta.