Chattooga Sheriff’s Office Releases Reports on Two DUI Arrests from Late 2025

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office has released incident reports detailing two separate DUI arrests from late 2025, involving calls for service on Mitchell Circle and West Spring Creek Road.

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City of Summerville to Honor Mayor Harry Harvey at Jan. 8 Reception

The City of Summerville is inviting the public to a reception recognizing Mayor Harry Harvey for his years of dedicated service to the community.

The reception will be held Thursday, January 8, 2026, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Summerville City Hall. City officials say the event is an opportunity for residents to stop by, offer congratulations, and celebrate Mayor Harvey’s leadership and contributions to Summerville.

The public is invited to attend.

Arrest Report – Monday – January 5, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 5, 2026:

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Warm Week Ahead for Chattooga County

Northwest Georgia is in for a notably mild stretch to start the workweek, with temperatures running 10 to 25 degrees above average across the region.

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Commissioner Andy Allen Says Chattooga County Avoided TAN Borrowing for 2025 Budget Year

Chattooga County Sole Commissioner Andy Allen says the county made it through the 2025 budget year without using a Tax Anticipation Note (TAN), a common short-term borrowing tool used by local governments to cover expenses while waiting for tax revenues to come in.

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Georgia “PFAS Receiver Shield” Bill Could Reshape Lawsuits Tied to Water Contamination

A proposed bill at the Georgia Capitol, House Bill 211, could change how PFAS-related lawsuits move forward in the state, and opponents say it may limit legal options for communities dealing with contaminated drinking water, including Summerville water customers impacted by PFAS.

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Jobless Claims Fall Below 200,000 as Georgia Unemployment Remains Low

Fewer Americans applied for unemployment benefits last week, a signal that layoffs remain relatively low even as other indicators show the job market cooling.

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Fighting Hunger, Feeding Hope 5K Set for March 14 in Summerville

Runners and walkers are invited to take part in the Fighting Hunger ~ Feeding Hope 5K on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Summerville. The event benefits the Community Resource Center of Chattooga County, supporting local families through food assistance and other resources.

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Walker County Sheriff’s Office Honors Years of Service and 2025 Employees of the Year

Sergeant Bruce Coker and Walker County Sheriff Steve Wilson

The Walker County Sheriff’s Office is recognizing several employees for their dedicated service and announcing its 2025 Employee of the Year honorees across multiple divisions.

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Chattooga County Man Arrested Following Reported Domestic Incident on Filter Plant Road

Shane Kyle Gregory, Jr., 32, was arrested after deputies with the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office responded to a reported domestic incident at a home on Filter Plant Road in Summerville.

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