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September 26, 2026

Arrest Report – Saturday – September 26, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, September 26, 2026:

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Drone Carrying Drugs And Cell Phones Crashes On Chattooga County Property

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A large drone carrying suspected drugs, cell phones and other items crashed on Chattooga County property in Summerville, adding to concerns about the ongoing problem of contraband being smuggled into Georgia prisons.

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New School Safety Model Being Rolled Out Across Georgia

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Schools in Chattooga County and across Georgia have a new tool available aimed at identifying concerning behavior and intervening before situations potentially escalate into violence.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Friday – September 25, 2026

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

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Longtime Georgia DNR Sergeant Ben Cunningham Dies Suddenly In Rome

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Georgia DNR Sergeant Ben Cunningham, who supervised Game Wardens serving Chattooga County and other parts of Northwest Georgia, died suddenly Thursday following a possible medical episode while on duty in Rome.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

AAA: Most Georgia Children Checked Were Moved To Seat Belts Too Soon

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New research from AAA shows a large percentage of Georgia children may not be properly protected while riding in vehicles, with many moving from booster seats to adult seat belts before they are physically ready.

September 25, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sheriff’s Office Fundraiser Today Supports Three Community Programs

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is inviting the public to stop by for lunch today while helping support three programs that benefit local residents and Sheriff’s Office employees.

September 24, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Thursday – September 24, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Wednesday – September 23, 2026

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

September 23, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

NWS: Wet Microburst Caused Trion Storm Damage, Winds May Have Reached 60-70 MPH

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The damaging storm that struck Trion Monday afternoon was not a tornado, according to the National Weather Service, but rather a downburst, likely a wet microburst, capable of producing winds estimated at 60 to 70 mph.