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May 17, 2026

Man Arrested In Chattooga County Later Arrested In Floyd County The Same Day

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A man arrested in Chattooga County last week was arrested later the same day in Floyd County on a separate shoplifting charge.

According to reports, 35-year-old Cody Lee Vickers of Fayette was arrested Thursday in Rome after he allegedly stole a pack of Camel Crush Menthol cigarettes from the Circle K on Shorter Avenue. The cigarettes were valued at $9.46.

Reports said Vickers had also been arrested earlier that same day in Chattooga County for shoplifting from a store there. The reports did not list what was allegedly stolen or where the incident happened.

Vickers is charged with shoplifting in both Floyd County and Chattooga County.

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Saturday – May 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 16, 2026:

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Summerville Officials Seek Federal Funding for Water, Flooding and Gas System Projects

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Summerville city leaders traveled to Washington to meet with Congressman Clay Fuller and discuss federal funding requests tied to several major infrastructure needs in the city.

May 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Free Community Meal Happening Today at Summerville First Baptist Church

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All are residents are invited to enjoy a free hot meal today during the Grateful Saturday Blessings event at Summerville First Baptist Church.

The meal will be served from 11 AM until 1 PM at the church located at 125 Georgia Avenue in Summerville.

Today’s menu includes spaghetti, corn and garlic bread, along with desserts.

The meal is available to anyone in the community.

Organizers say Grateful Saturday Blessings will pause for the summer and resume in August 2026.

May 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – May 15, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 15, 2026

April 5, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Floyd County Inmate Accused Of Trying To Influence Witness

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An inmate at the Floyd County Jail is facing an additional charge after authorities say he tried to persuade the victim in a reported case to change her statement to police.

According to jail records, 18-year-old Keano Sanjay Nestor allegedly used the jail phone system to contact the victim and attempted to convince her to alter her account of what happened. As a result, he is now charged with influencing a witness.

Nestor has been in custody since December 1 in connection with earlier allegations. Police previously said he was maintaining a disorderly house where people under the age of 21 were reportedly consuming alcohol, using tobacco products, and engaging in fights.

Authorities also alleged that Nestor pointed a firearm at an 18-year-old female during that earlier incident. The new witness-influencing charge adds to the case as he remains jailed.

April 4, 2026

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Walker County Opens First Pickleball Courts In Unincorporated Area

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Pickleball players in Walker County now have a new place to play, as four new courts have opened at Walker Rocks Park on the Walker County Civic Center campus.

April 4, 2026

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Chattooga County Poultry Team Places 4th In State Competition

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Members of the Chattooga County FFA program are being recognized for an impressive showing at the Georgia FFA Poultry Judging Competition, earning a 4th place finish in the state.

April 4, 2026

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Graduation Rates Strong In Trion, Steady Improvement Seen In Chattooga County As Ceremonies Approach

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Graduation season is just around the corner for students in Chattooga County and Trion City Schools, and recent data shows strong performance in Trion along with steady long-term improvement in the county system.

April 4, 2026

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Unemployment Holds Steady Across Northwest Georgia In March

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Unemployment rates across Chattooga, Floyd, and Walker counties remained relatively stable in recent data, reflecting continued steady job conditions in Northwest Georgia heading into the spring.