Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 16, 2026:
A group of mostly Republican Georgia state senators is moving quickly to advance legislation that would reduce the state’s personal income tax, marking the first step in a long-term plan to eliminate the tax entirely by 2032.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, February 12, 2026:
The Walker County Board of Commissioners will meet on Thursday, December 4th at 6 p.m. at the Walker County Courthouse Annex in LaFayette. The agenda includes several routine items, such as approval of the agenda and minutes from the November 6th meeting.
A traffic stop on Lake Wanda Reita Road resulted in the arrest of a 24-year-old man on multiple driving violations, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
The Chattooga County housing market has undergone a significant shift, moving from a seller’s market last year to a buyer’s market in February 2025, according to the latest housing market report. This transition indicates that home prices are trending lower, and properties are staying on the market for longer periods, giving buyers more negotiating power. The report reveals that the median sold price for homes in Chattooga County in February 2025 was $203,666, with a median price per square foot of $142. While this represents a 7.2% increase compared to February 2024, when the market was a seller’s market, the overall conditions now favor buyers. The shift to a buyer’s market in Chattooga County offers a great opportunity for those looking to purchase a home according to market analysts. With prices stabilizing and more inventory available, buyers have more leverage and can potentially find better deals. The $203,666 median sold price reflects data from all homes sold in the past 12 months. This shift signals a potentially opportune time for individuals and families looking to invest in the Chattooga County housing market.
After months of emotional debate and negotiation, Georgia lawmakers have given final approval to House Bill 268, a comprehensive school safety bill prompted by the tragic shooting at Apalachee High School on September 4th. The bill now heads to Governor Brian Kemp for his signature or veto. The legislation aims to improve communication and mental health support within school districts, while also implementing stricter safety protocols. It mandates police reporting to schools when a child threatens violence, facilitates quicker student record transfers, establishes a statewide anonymous reporting system, requires staff to wear panic buttons, and mandates the annual submission of electronic campus maps to relevant agencies. A contentious student-tracking database was scaled back, but the Georgia Emergency Management and Homeland Security Agency (GEMA) will create a statewide alert system for students who have threatened or committed violence at school after an investigation. The bill also toughens legal consequences for students aged 13 to 16 charged with violent crimes at school. While lawmakers express relief and necessity for the bill, concerns remain about potential misuse and the lack of guaranteed funding for the alert system’s implementation. Discussions about funding, with the House proposing $25 million and the Senate yet to agree, will continue in the coming days.
Georgia Power is re-evaluating its plans to retire its coal-fired power plants, proposing to extend the operation of some facilities into the 2030s, reversing an earlier commitment to shift towards natural gas and renewable energy. The proposed extension is part of the company’s 2025 Integrated Resource Plan (IRP) and includes continued operations at Plant Bowen in Bartow County.
Georgia Northwestern Technical College (GNTC) Human Resources has received a Model Agency Award for fiscal year 2025. This recognition comes after the Georgia Department of Administrative Services Human Resources Administration (HRA) assessed various agencies, with thirteen achieving a Tier 1 compliance ranking in the FY2025 Human Resources Assessment.
The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce held its annual awards banquet and silent auction on March 29, 2025, at Sarah Jane Farms. The event celebrated local businesses and individuals who have contributed significantly to the community and raised funds for the Leadership Chattooga Student Edition program, which helps high school juniors and seniors develop leadership skills and knowledge about their local area. Cindy McGraw, the Executive Director of the Chamber, expressed gratitude to all community members for their contributions.