Heat, Storm Chances Continue Across Chattooga County Through Weekend; Wetter Pattern Expected Next Week

Hot and humid summer weather will remain in place across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia through the weekend, with isolated to scattered afternoon showers and thunderstorms developing each day.

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The Band Chickamauga To Headline Chattooga River Fest This Saturday In Trion

The Band Chickamauga will bring its mix of rock classics and Southern rock favorites to Trion this Saturday as part of the 5th Annual Chattooga River Fest.

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Former Dade County Jail Administrator Arrested On Theft, Oath Charges

A former administrator at the Dade County Jail has been arrested following allegations that he used county funds for personal purchases.

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Georgia DNR Says Canada Geese Will Be Temporarily Grounded This Summer

Canada geese may be more noticeable around neighborhoods, parks, ponds, and other public spaces in Georgia over the next few weeks as the birds go through their summer molting season.

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Rome Shrine Club Members Raise Concerns After Downtown Concert Incident

Members of the Rome Shrine Club attended Monday’s Rome City Commission meeting after an incident during Saturday’s First Friday concert in Downtown Rome, where a Shriner was asked by police to stop collecting donations.

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Woman Arrested on Disorderly Conduct Charge Near Mountain View Baptist Church

A Chattooga County woman was arrested on a disorderly conduct charge following an incident near Mountain View Baptist Church on June 7, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

Deputy Riley Reeves reported that he was dispatched to the area around 1:51 p.m. after receiving a complaint about a woman being loud and throwing rocks in the roadway.

Upon arriving, the deputy located Sandy Waynnette Wilson, 48, near the intersection of Mountain View Road and Davis Road. According to the incident report, Wilson appeared confused and was unable to clearly explain where she was going or staying.

The deputy stated that Wilson was yelling, throwing rocks, and standing in the roadway. The report also notes that she displayed signs of impairment and was unable to complete coherent sentences.

After repeated requests for Wilson to allow an evaluation and comply with instructions, the deputy placed her under arrest on a charge of Disorderly Conduct.

Wilson was transported without further incident, according to the report.

Chattooga County Property At Center Of International Lawsuit Linked To Hong Kong Charity Scandal

A large tract of land in Chattooga County has become the focus of an international legal dispute tied to a Hong Kong charity scandal and a multimillion-dollar development proposal.

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Chattanooga Man Sentenced To Life Without Parole For Walker County Murder

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

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

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.

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

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

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