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October 7, 2026

Residents Warned About Jury Duty And Fake Law Enforcement Scams

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Chattooga County residents are being reminded to be cautious of telephone scams in which callers pose as law enforcement officers, court employees or federal agents and threaten victims with arrest unless money is paid immediately.

October 4, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Cybersecurity Awareness Month Focuses On Protecting Georgians From Online Threats

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October is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and Georgia emergency management officials are encouraging residents, businesses and government agencies to take simple steps to protect themselves from increasingly common online threats.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Connecticut Man Jailed In Floyd County On Grooming And Threat Charges

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A Connecticut man was booked into the Floyd County Jail Thursday on charges involving alleged online contact with someone he believed was a 14-year-old girl.

According to arrest warrants, 29-year-old Gabriel Reno Lorenzo Grant of Norwich, Connecticut, is charged with grooming a minor, obscene internet contact with a child, and terroristic threats and acts.

The warrants allege that Grant sent text messages between June 8 and June 11 to an individual he believed was a 14-year-old female. Investigators say the messages were intended to prepare, persuade or coerce the juvenile into a sexual offense.

The warrants further allege that Grant discussed various sexual acts during the messages and later made threats to blind, rape and murder the individual.

Grant was booked into the Floyd County Jail on Thursday. The charges are allegations, and Grant is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court.

August 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Georgia Could Receive Nearly $135 Million In Landmark Meta Settlement

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Georgia could receive nearly $135 million under a landmark multistate settlement with Meta Platforms that will also bring major changes to how children and teenagers use Facebook and Instagram.

August 8, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Ossoff Launches Investigation Into Impact Of Artificial Intelligence On Children

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Georgia U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff has launched an investigation into the potential risks artificial intelligence poses to children, with particular attention being paid to the use of generative AI to create sexually abusive images involving minors.

June 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Experts Warn of Growing Digital Calendar Scam Targeting Email Users

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Cybersecurity experts are warning consumers about a growing phishing scam that uses digital calendar invitations to trick victims into revealing personal information, financial details and account credentials.

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Tax Season Scams On The Rise As April 15 Deadline Approaches

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With the April 15 tax deadline just days away, officials are warning Georgia residents to be on high alert for scams targeting taxpayers during one of the busiest times of the year.

April 12, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Georgia Officials Warn Of DDS Text Scam Targeting Drivers

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Georgia officials are warning residents to be on alert after a wave of scam text messages claiming to come from the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS).

March 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County Sheriff Warns Of Email Scam Targeting Residents

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is warning residents to be on alert for a scam involving emails that appear to come from the Sheriff’s Office.

March 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Sheriff Schrader Joins National Warning About “764” Threat Targeting Children Online

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Chattooga County Sheriff Mark Schrader is joining law enforcement agencies across the country in warning parents about a violent online extremist network known as “764,” which authorities say targets minors through social media, gaming platforms, and private chat features.