GBI Investigating Deputy-Involved Shooting During Search Warrant Execution in Bartow County

At the request of the Bartow County Sheriff’s Office, the Georgia Bureau of Investigation is conducting an independent investigation into an officer-involved shooting in Bartow County that left one man dead. Authorities said no deputies were injured.

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Arrest Report – Wednesday – December 3, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 3, 2025:

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Drone Contraband Threat Growing in Georgia Prisons; Hays Prison Incident Earlier This Year Shows Local Impact

Drones are becoming one of the biggest contraband threats facing Georgia prisons—and Chattooga County has already seen how these drops can play out on the ground.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – December 2, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 2, 2025:

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Arrest Report – Monday – December 1, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, December 1, 2025:

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Summerville Man Arrested After Three Severely Neglected Dogs Found at Fire Scene

A Summerville man was arrested last week after deputies responding to a house fire discovered three severely neglected dogs on the property. The incident happened on November 23rd on Railroad Circle, where emergency crews had been called to a structure fire.

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Barn Destroyed in Mountain View Fire; No Livestock Injured

Multiple fire crews were called to a barn fire in the Mountain View community on Saturday afternoon. The blaze broke out in the 400 block of Mountain View Road, and responders say the structure was already fully engulfed when they arrived on scene.

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Chattooga County Man Arrested After Firearm Incident During Dispute

A 61-year-old Chattooga County man was arrested after an incident involving a firearm during a dispute at a residence on McConnell Road. Deputies were called late on November 18th after a woman reported that her landlord, Milton Byron Nuckolls, was in her yard yelling for her to leave the property. She told authorities that he was waving a firearm and threatened to point it at her if she didn’t leave.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – November 30, 2025

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, November 30, 2025:

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Officials Warn Georgians to Watch for Holiday Scams as Losses Climb

As holiday shopping season kicks into high gear, state officials are warning Georgians to stay alert after new federal data revealed Americans lost nearly $13 billion to fraud last year. Georgia was among the hardest-hit states, with residents losing an estimated $300 million to cyber-related scams.

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