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September 1, 2026

Arrest Report – Tuesday – September 1, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, September 1, 2026:

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Hot Start To September With Triple-Digit Heat Index Values

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September is starting off feeling much more like the middle of summer across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with sunshine, temperatures in the mid-90s and heat index values climbing into the triple digits.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Registration Ends At Noon Today For Twisted Ankle Trail Race

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Registration ends at noon today for runners planning to take part in the 20th anniversary Twisted Ankle Trail Race at James H. “Sloppy” Floyd State Park in Chattooga County.

The popular trail-running event is set for Saturday, September 12, beginning at 9 AM at the state park, located at 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road near Summerville.

This year’s event offers several distances for runners, including a 5K, 10-mile race and half marathon. Organizers are also marking the race’s 20th anniversary with a special 20-mile “Double the Fun” option.

The Twisted Ankle is known for taking runners away from pavement and onto the trails and rugged terrain surrounding the lakes and mountains at Sloppy Floyd State Park.

Registration ends at noon today, so anyone still planning to participate will need to sign up before the deadline.

Runners can register through UltraSignup, while course information and additional race details are available through the official Twisted Ankle Trail Race website.

The race has become a September tradition at Sloppy Floyd and draws trail runners to Chattooga County from across the region.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Berry College Named Among Nation’s Best Colleges For 2027

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Berry College is one of just seven Georgia colleges and universities included in The Princeton Review’s newly released list of the nation’s best colleges for 2027.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Backpack Ministry Feeding Record Number Of Students

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For 15 years, Summerville First United Methodist Church has helped make sure students in the Chattooga County School System have food to take home for the weekend, and the need for that assistance has reached a new high.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

More Than 100 Dogs Vaccinated At Chattooga County Clinic

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More than 100 dogs in Chattooga County recently received preventative veterinary care through a community vaccine clinic organized by the Humane Society of Northeast Georgia in partnership with Chattooga County Animal Control.

According to the Humane Society, 106 local dogs were vaccinated during the clinic, helping protect pets and the wider community from preventable diseases.

The event was made possible in part through support from the Banfield Foundation. A Community Care Grant from the foundation covered the direct costs of the vaccines and treatments provided during the clinic.

The Humane Society of Northeast Georgia thanked Chattooga County Animal Control, volunteers and local pet owners for helping make the clinic a success.

Organizers said the strong turnout highlighted both the demand for affordable preventative care and the value of partnerships between animal welfare groups and local agencies.

The Humane Society said efforts like the vaccine clinic are aimed at keeping pets healthier while also improving overall public safety and animal welfare in the community.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Four Perfect Scores Highlight Latest Chattooga County Health Inspections

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Four local food-service establishments earned perfect scores of 100 during the latest round of inspections by the Chattooga County Environmental Health Department, while a Summerville restaurant received a passing score of 82.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Commissioners To Consider FY 2027 Budget, Millage Rate And $2.2 Million Courthouse Project

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The Walker County Board of Commissioners will have several major financial decisions before it when commissioners meet Thursday evening, including adoption of the county’s Fiscal Year 2027 budget and millage rate.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Gas Prices Finally Ease After Weeks Of Increases

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Georgia motorists are getting at least a little relief at the pump heading into the Labor Day travel period, with the statewide average for regular gasoline falling after several weeks of increases.

AAA says the Georgia average is now about $3.78 per gallon, down roughly 3 cents from a week ago and 11 cents from a month ago. However, prices remain about 88 cents higher than this time last year. A typical 15-gallon fill-up at the current statewide average costs about $56.70.

September 1, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia State Patrol Stepping Up Patrols For Labor Day Weekend

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With thousands of Georgians expected to travel for the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, the Georgia Department of Public Safety is warning motorists to expect increased enforcement on highways and secondary roads across the state.