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April 16, 2026

Arrest Report – Thursday – April 16, 2026

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

April 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Walker County Ends Fiscal Year 2025 with $18 Million in Available Funds

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Walker County closed out fiscal year 2025 with more than $18 million in available funds, according to its latest annual audit, reflecting a significant increase in financial reserves.

April 16, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Gaylesville Woman Charged With Felony Shoplifting At Rome Walmart

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A Gaylesville, Alabama woman is facing felony charges after allegedly stealing merchandise from the Walmart in West Rome over multiple visits.

According to an arrest warrant, 32-year-old Brittany Ann Edwards, who was working as a third-party delivery driver at the time, is accused of failing to scan dozens of items while shopping inside the store.

Authorities say Edwards placed approximately 40 items in a cart without scanning them and then left the store. The incidents reportedly occurred on seven separate occasions between June 24 and July 14 of last year.

The total value of the merchandise exceeded $500.

Edwards has been charged with felony theft by shoplifting.

April 15, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Pilot Reports Laser Strike Near Georgia-Alabama Border, Warning Issued To Parents

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A troubling aviation safety incident shared by meteorologist James Spann is drawing attention across the region after a pilot reported someone shining a green laser into his cockpit while flying at night near the Georgia-Alabama border.

April 14, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

VoIP Phone Service Disruptions Reported Across Chattooga County

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Chattooga County EMA/E-911 reported Tuesday that multiple Voice over Internet Protocol, or VoIP, phone service disruptions have been affecting residents and businesses across Chattooga County and surrounding areas.

Officials say they have received numerous reports of customers being unable to place outbound phone calls. The issue is not limited to E-911 services and appears to be impacting a wide range of users who rely on internet-based phone systems.

At this time, no official outage notification has been issued by service providers. However, officials say the disruption may be connected to a larger network issue involving AT&T infrastructure.

The exact cause of the outage remains under investigation, and there is currently no estimated timeframe for when service will be fully restored.

Chattooga County EMA/E-911 says they are continuing to monitor the situation closely and will provide updates as more information becomes available.

April 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Tuesday – April 14, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, April 14, 2026:

April 14, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Summerville Woman Arrested Following Incident At Hospital

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A Summerville woman was arrested following an incident at Atrium Health Floyd involving hospital security.

According to reports, Treva Misuni Wiggins, 43, of Summerville, was taken into custody after allegedly yelling at security staff. Authorities say Wiggins had been instructed to leave the hospital when she stopped and began raising her voice.

When officers arrived on the scene, reports indicate Wiggins refused commands to place her hands behind her back.

She was arrested and charged with criminal trespass and obstruction.

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Arrest Report – Monday – April 13, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, April 13, 2026:

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Fire Danger, Heat To Grip Chattooga County And Northwest Georgia This Week

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Chattooga County and the rest of northwest Georgia are expected to remain under elevated fire danger conditions this week as dry air, warm temperatures, and gusty winds continue across the region.

April 13, 2026

by WZQZ NEWS

Blood Tests Reveal Hundreds Of Georgia DUI Suspects Were Actually Sober

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A new investigation is raising serious concerns about DUI arrests across Georgia, revealing that hundreds of people charged with driving under the influence were later found to be completely sober.