New home construction in unincorporated Walker County slowed in 2025 as rising construction costs pushed home prices higher, but county officials say activity remains historically strong despite the slowdown.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 11, 2026:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will see a damp start to Wednesday, followed by unseasonably warm temperatures through the rest of the week before a stronger weather system brings widespread rain this weekend.
Georgia lawmakers are advancing a bill that would allow pharmacists to prescribe and administer hormonal contraception, potentially making birth control more accessible across the state without a doctor’s visit.
The Georgia House has approved legislation aimed at expanding how landowners and wildlife control operators can trap and hunt feral hogs—an invasive species blamed for widespread damage to crops, pastures, wildlife habitat, and property across the state. Supporters say the measure is designed to remove red tape and help reduce hog populations that reproduce quickly and are difficult to control.
A new wave of legal action over PFAS—often called “forever chemicals”—is building across Northwest Georgia, and a lawsuit filed by Gordon County is adding fresh pressure on companies tied to the region’s carpet and chemical supply chain.
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will continue to experience unusually warm February weather this week, with temperatures climbing well above seasonal averages. Highs are expected to peak today and Wednesday, reaching the upper 60s to mid-70s across the region.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 10, 2026:
A sweet and gentle pup named Ariana is this week’s Pet of the Week and is looking for a loving forever home through the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.
Ariana is a female dog who is spayed, good with other dogs, and described by shelter staff as shy and gentle. She would make a wonderful companion for a patient family willing to give her time to settle in and feel comfortable.
The adoption fee for Ariana is $25, making it an affordable way to give a deserving pet a second chance.
The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is located at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., with Wednesdays available by appointment. For more information about Ariana or the adoption process, call 706-857-0679.
Pet of the Week is brought to you by WZQZ FM 99.1 / AM 1180, highlighting adoptable animals in need of loving homes.
An Armuchee man is facing a possession of methamphetamine charge following an arrest over the weekend.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 30-year-old Sebastian Duane Barker was found with meth while he was being arrested on an outstanding warrant.
Jail records also indicate Barker is being held for the Cherokee County, Alabama Sheriff’s Office in connection with that agency.