Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 12, 2026:
A noticeably cooler and drier pattern is settling over Georgia to start the week, bringing brisk mornings to Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia while also fueling heightened fire-danger concerns elsewhere in the state today and Tuesday.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host its Annual General Meeting on Monday, January 26, 2026, at 6 p.m., bringing together local business leaders, members, and community stakeholders for an evening focused on reflection, planning, and networking.
A Quilts of Valor ceremony was held Sunday at Lyerly Community Church to honor Butch Gardner, a U.S. Army veteran and retired employee of the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office, recognizing both his military service and the lasting impact it has had on his life and community.
The Summerville City Council meets this evening, Monday, January 12th, at 5 o’clock at City Hall, and the agenda includes several big items for the city.
The Northwest Georgia Beekeepers Association is inviting area residents to a special club meeting focused on protecting honeybee hives from pesticide exposure, with guest speakers scheduled to answer questions and share practical information for local beekeepers.
Qualifying opens today for the special election to fill Georgia’s vacant 14th Congressional District seat, and the field is already shaping up as one of the most crowded contests Northwest Georgia has seen in years, with multiple Republicans and Democrats publicly signaling they plan to run.
The Summerville Parks and Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Spring 2026 youth volleyball program, offering local kids a chance to learn fundamentals, build teamwork, and have fun in a positive, structured environment.
The City of Summerville is advising water customers that temporary low water pressure may be experienced due to maintenance work at the city’s water treatment plant.
The maintenance is scheduled to take place Monday, January 12, 2026, and is expected to be completed the same day. During this time, customers across the city may notice reduced water pressure as crews perform necessary work to maintain system operations.
City officials say the maintenance is part of routine efforts to ensure the continued reliability and safety of the water system and thank residents and businesses for their patience while the work is underway.
Normal water pressure is expected to return once maintenance is completed.
Northwest Georgia will see a blustery finish to the weekend as a secondary push of colder, drier air moves through Sunday, bringing gusty winds and a stretch of mostly dry weather that could elevate fire danger early this week across Chattooga County and surrounding communities.