Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, March 6, 2026:
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.
A Canton man was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Tuesday on charges of theft by deception and exploitation of the elderly.
According to arrest warrants, 35-year-old Quinton Antonio Wood Sr. contacted a Rome man over the age of 65 on January 26 and told him his bank account had been compromised.
Investigators say Wood instructed the victim to withdraw money for “safekeeping,” then later showed up at the victim’s residence, claiming to be acting in an official capacity, and accepted $9,000 in cash.
The victim was later able to identify Wood in a photo lineup, leading to the warrants and arrest.
The case remains under investigation.
State Representative Eddie Lumsden (R-Armuchee), who represents Chattooga County and part of Floyd County, says the Georgia House completed a busy seventh week of the 2026 legislative session as lawmakers approach the important Crossover Day deadline. The week included extensive committee work and the final passage of the Amended Fiscal Year 2026 state budget, which totals about $43.6 billion and includes billions in surplus funding. According to Lumsden, the budget prioritizes taxpayer relief, transportation improvements, expanded mental health services, and investments in the state’s prison system, along with a one-time $2,000 salary supplement for educators and state employees.
The Georgia Department of Driver Services is warning residents about a phishing scam involving fake text messages that claim to be from state agencies. Officials say the messages may demand payment for tickets or threaten driver’s license suspension, but DDS says these texts are not legitimate and are designed to steal personal information. DDS officials stress they will never contact people by text message asking for payment or sensitive details, and residents should avoid clicking any links and instead verify license status directly at the official site: dds.drives.ga.gov.
Summerville Police documented a property damage incident on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after a vehicle reportedly drove through and damaged commercial chain-link fencing and an adjacent gate along Red Oak Road. Investigators noted the impact knocked a major support pole loose and caused visible damage to the gate. Officers also reported finding broken tempered glass at the scene—consistent with a truck window—and photographs of the damage were included with the incident report.
Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader joined fellow sheriffs at the State Capitol to support proposed state budget funding for a new 300-bed mental health hospital, a move aimed at addressing Georgia’s long-standing shortage of inpatient psychiatric beds.
City of Summerville water customers may experience low water pressure on Monday, February 23, 2026, due to maintenance work at the city’s water treatment plant.
City officials say the maintenance will begin and conclude on Monday, February 23. Residents are encouraged to plan accordingly and use water conservatively if needed during the work period.
The City of Summerville thanked customers for their patience and understanding while the maintenance is completed.
A 60-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested February 13 following a traffic stop along Highway 27 that led to a driving under the influence charge, according to an incident report.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, February 20, 2026: