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September 29, 2026

Man Arrested After Allegedly Fleeing Traffic Stop In Summerville

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A 46-year-old man was arrested after a Chattooga County deputy said he drove away during a traffic stop in Summerville earlier this month.

September 29, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Three Statewide Constitutional Amendments Will Appear On Georgia Ballots In November

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Georgia voters will decide three proposed amendments to the state Constitution in the November 3 general election, in addition to local questions that will appear on ballots in individual counties.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Monday – September 28, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, September 28, 2026:

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Chattooga County CERT Adds 16 New Members Following Training

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The Chattooga County Community Emergency Response Team has added 16 new members following a training class held recently in Summerville.

September 28, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

New Modular Housing Units Added At Hays State Prison

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New modular housing units are now in place at Hays State Prison in Chattooga County, part of a Georgia Department of Corrections project designed to provide additional prison beds while maintenance and infrastructure improvements are carried out at state facilities.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Sheriff’s Office Investigating Reported Gunfire On Tate Road

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office is investigating reports of shots being fired from a vehicle Friday night on Tate Road in the Trion area.

The incident was reported around 9 p.m. Friday, September 25. Sheriff Mark Schrader told WZQZ News that deputies responded to the area and gathered evidence from the scene as part of the investigation.

According to Schrader, there is no indication at this time that anyone was struck by the gunfire, and no victim has been reported.

Investigators have received reports that a vehicle traveled past several residences on Tate Road while shots were being fired.

The Sheriff’s Office is asking residents in the area to check doorbell cameras, home security systems and dashcam footage from around the time of the incident. Investigators are particularly interested in anything that may show a suspicious vehicle or other unusual activity.

Anyone with information is asked to contact the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.

September 27, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

Arrest Report – Sunday – September 27, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, September 27, 2026:

September 26, 2026

by Jimmy Holbrook

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.