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February 26, 2026

Summerville Man Arrested on Criminal Trespass Damage Charge

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Summerville Police responded to a reported break-in and property damage call on Friday, February 20, 2026, at a home on Cleghorn Street, according to an incident report.

The victim told officers the suspect forced open the front door and caused damage inside the residence, including overturning a bed. A witness also reported seeing the suspect leave the scene and “peel out” of the yard.

Police say the suspect, Jeffrey Garner, age 56, was later located at his residence on West Halls Valley Road at around 9:00 p.m. and was taken into custody. He was transported to the Chattooga County Jail.

In the report, the suspect reportedly admitted entering the home and overturning the bed, saying he went to the residence to confront the victim and she was not home.

Garner was charged with Criminal Trespass and booked into the Chattooga County Jail.

February 26, 2026

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“Rio’s Law” Would Create Voluntary Autism Awareness License Plate and Expand Police Training in Georgia

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Georgia lawmakers are considering Senate Bill 433, known as “Rio’s Law,” which would create a new voluntary specialty license plate for drivers and families affected by autism spectrum disorder or other developmental disabilities.

February 25, 2026

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – February 25, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, February 25, 2026:

February 25, 2026

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Rome Police Investigating After Woman Struck and Killed by Train Behind Rome Kroger

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The Rome Police Department is investigating a deadly incident that happened Tuesday, February 24, 2026, after a person was struck by a train behind the Rome Kroger.

According to Floyd County Coroner Gene Proctor, the deceased is a female, and her body is being sent to the GBI Crime Lab.

Officials say the investigation is ongoing, and no additional details are being released at this time.

Authorities are reminding the public to use extreme caution around railroad tracks. Trains can be quieter than expected, move faster than they appear, and require a long distance to stop.

February 25, 2026

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Vehicle Damages Commercial Fence and Gate; Police Document Property Damage

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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.

February 24, 2026

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – February 24, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, February 24, 2026:

February 23, 2026

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Arrest Report – Monday – February 23, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, February 23, 2026:

February 22, 2026

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Arrest Report – Sunday – February 22, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, February 22, 2026:

February 21, 2026

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Arrest Report – Saturday – February 21, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, February 21, 2026:

February 21, 2026

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Chattooga County Man Arrested on DUI Charge After Traffic Stop on Highway 27

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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.