Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, April 26, 2026:
A Calhoun man was jailed in Rome late last week after police said searches at properties on Thomas Bluff Road and Fulton Road uncovered an explosive device, stolen property, drugs, and dozens of firearms.
A Floyd County Sheriff’s deputy was arrested early Saturday morning following a traffic stop on Turner McCall Boulevard in Rome.
According to reports, city police stopped 32-year-old Matthew Zachery Fuller of Silver Creek after officers noticed him failing to maintain his lane of travel.
During the traffic stop, officers said they determined Fuller was driving under the influence.
Fuller was taken into custody and charged with DUI and failure to maintain lane.
As wildfires continue to burn in parts of Georgia, local officials in Chattooga County are taking steps to reduce fire danger closer to home.
Chattooga County Commissioner Andy Allen put a countywide burn ban in place last Thursday at noon. The ban includes all outdoor burning and will remain in effect until May 1, 2026, when the Georgia EPD’s annual summer burn ban takes effect.
The Georgia Environmental Protection Division’s summer open burning ban runs from May 1 through September 30 and includes Chattooga County. The EPD says the ban is aimed at reducing air pollution during the summer ozone season.
The local ban comes as Georgia officials respond to major wildfire activity, especially in South Georgia. Governor Brian Kemp declared a state of emergency for 91 counties this week due to ongoing wildfires and extreme drought conditions.
Fire officials are urging residents to avoid outdoor burning, properly dispose of cigarettes, and use caution with anything that could spark a fire.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 25, 2026:
A Calhoun man has been transferred from Autry State Prison to Floyd County to face a long list of charges tied to the execution of two search warrants in November of 2024.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 24, 2026:
The Rome Police Department is asking for the public’s help in locating a man wanted in connection with a homicide investigation and is also seeking information on additional suspects tied to a separate shooting that injured a 6-year-old boy.
A Summerville man is facing multiple charges following an incident that led to a standoff with deputies earlier this month.
A Walker County investigation has led to the arrest of a Rossville couple on multiple animal-related charges after authorities say a dog suffered a prolonged and preventable death.














