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March 17, 2026

Arrest Report – Tuesday – March 17, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, March 17, 2026

March 17, 2026

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Another Hard Freeze Tonight – Warm Up on the Way

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Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia should prepare for another hard freeze tonight into Wednesday morning, as temperatures remain well below normal for mid-March.

March 13, 2026

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Berry College Issues Important Prom Season Reminder, Updates Photo Guidelines

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Berry College is reminding families and students to review its updated photography guidelines as prom and homecoming season brings a major increase in campus traffic.

March 10, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Traffic Stop in Summerville Leads to Gun, Marijuana Discovery

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A traffic stop in Summerville resulted in two people being arrested after officers discovered marijuana, a firearm, and an open container of alcohol in a vehicle.

March 9, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – March 9, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, March 9, 2026:

March 9, 2026

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Several Floyd County Commission Races Contested After Qualifying Ends

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Qualifying has officially ended for the May 19 primary election and the November 3 general election, setting up several contested races for the Floyd County Commission.

In Floyd County Commission Post 1, incumbent Rhonda Wallace will face a Republican primary challenge from Shane Cowan.

In Post 4, incumbent David Thornton is being challenged in the Republican primary by Bryon Eugene Benefield. The winner of that race will face Democrat Fred Adams in the November general election.

The Post 5 seat, currently held by Scotty Hancock, is open as Hancock is not seeking re-election. Ronnie Kilgo, Cleve Jackson, and Tonya Eden Shepard will compete in the Republican primary, with the winner advancing to face Democrat Shonna Bailey in November.

March 8, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – March 8, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, March 8, 2026:

March 7, 2026

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Dogs Found Dead and Starving at Abandoned Property on West Spring Creek Road

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Authorities responded to a disturbing animal cruelty situation after neighbors reported excessive barking at a home located at 245 West Spring Creek Road. When Animal Control and police arrived at the property, they discovered what officials described as an abandoned residence with multiple dogs left without food or water for an extended period of time.

March 6, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – March 6, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 6, 2026:

March 6, 2026

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Unseasonable Heat, Strong Storm Risk Ahead for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are heading into a stretch of unusually hot and unsettled weather, with temperatures running 15 to more than 20 degrees above normal through the next several days.