Joseph Weldon Hubbard, 46, of Armuchee, was arrested in Floyd County this past week after reports said he was found in possession of suspected methamphetamine and a smoking device.
According to reports, Hubbard was found with the suspected drugs near the Checkers restaurant on North Broad Street.
Hubbard is charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug-related objects.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 9, 2026:
Governor Brian Kemp signed multiple pieces of legislation this week aimed at strengthening public safety and supporting law enforcement officers across Georgia during a ceremony following the annual Public Safety Memorial Ceremony in Forsyth.
A Chattooga County woman was arrested on DUI charges following a late-night traffic stop on April 29, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
A Chattooga County man was arrested following a domestic incident on April 29, according to the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Stabilization work is continuing on the Historic Floyd County Courthouse following the March 23 fire, as crews move closer to securing the damaged structure.
Floyd County Manager Jamie McCord said contractors have already removed loose brick and coping from the building. Unstable gable ends have also been taken down where the roof structure no longer exists, and two damaged walls in the main courtroom behind the bell tower have been removed.
Crews are still monitoring cracks on the Tribune Street side of the courthouse.
The next major step is a stabilization process known as banding. McCord said a support band will be placed around the building about 45 feet up. Scaffolding is expected to go up this week, and the banding work could begin as early as Friday.
McCord said securing the building is the primary goal, especially so streets around the courthouse can safely reopen. The current target date for reopening the roads is May 22, though officials hope that could happen sooner if work goes smoothly.
McCord acknowledged the closures have been a major disruption, especially with a river crossing shut down in Rome and Floyd County.
All stabilization work is being covered by insurance.
Georgia lawmakers have approved legislation aimed at helping law enforcement officers better handle traffic stops involving people with autism and developmental disabilities.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, May 7, 2026:
A Trenton man has been sentenced to consecutive life prison terms after being convicted by a Dade County jury on multiple child sexual abuse charges.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, May 6, 2026:
