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September 25, 2026

Longtime Georgia DNR Sergeant Ben Cunningham Dies Suddenly In Rome

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Georgia DNR Sergeant Ben Cunningham, who supervised Game Wardens serving Chattooga County and other parts of Northwest Georgia, died suddenly Thursday following a possible medical episode while on duty in Rome.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Power Nearing Completion Of Major Battery Storage Project In Floyd County

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A major Georgia Power energy project in Northwest Georgia is nearing completion, with the company preparing to place a 57.5-megawatt battery storage facility in Floyd County into service later this year.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – September 24, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, September 24, 2026:

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Millage Rate To Be Set Friday; School Board Rate Drops To 8.518 Mills

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Chattooga County property owners now know one major part of their 2026 property tax calculation, while another will be determined Friday.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Returning To Sixth Avenue Home Despite Trespass Warning

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A Summerville man was arrested after police say he returned to a Sixth Avenue residence despite having previously been told by law enforcement not to return.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Man Arrested After Allegedly Ignoring Ban From Summerville Housing Authority Property

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A man was arrested on a criminal trespass charge after Summerville Police say he returned to a Summerville Housing Authority property despite previously being banned from the property.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Former Hays State Prison Officer Faces New Federal Drug And Gun Charges

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A former corrections officer who previously served time in federal prison for smuggling methamphetamine into Hays State Prison in Trion is facing new federal drug trafficking and firearms charges.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Vehicle Trade Dispute Leads To Stolen Vehicle Investigation And Arrest

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A dispute over a vehicle trade led Summerville Police to a damaged pickup truck connected to a separate stolen vehicle investigation earlier this month.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook