Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, May 29, 2026:
A Summerville man was arrested by the Georgia State Patrol over the weekend on a charge of driving under the influence.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 34-year-old Kevante Lamar Baldwin of Turner Street in Summerville was taken into custody Saturday following a traffic stop in the area of North Second Avenue and West Third Street in Rome.
Arrest reports indicate Baldwin was charged with DUI after authorities determined he was over the legal limit for alcohol.
Baldwin was later released from custody after posting bond.
A 54-year-old Bethlehem, Georgia man was arrested in Rome after investigators say he sent obscene photos and messages to an undercover officer posing as a 14-year-old female.
According to reports, Kenneth Stephens Ray allegedly communicated with the undercover officer by text message on April 28 and April 29, 2026, believing he was speaking with a minor. Authorities say the messages included obscene images and sexually explicit comments.
Ray is charged with two counts of furnishing obscene materials to a minor and one count of obscene internet contact with a minor.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 23, 2026:
A free community food distribution will be held today at Beersheba Presbyterian Church in Teloga.
The Teloga Community Food Drive will take place from 10 a.m. until noon, or until supplies run out, at the church located at 9977 Highway 337 in Summerville.
Organizers say no ID is required, but ask residents not to line up before 9:30 a.m.
Volunteers are also needed to help support the event and assist with distribution efforts.
The event is sponsored by Atrium Health Floyd-Polk Foundation and Helping Hands.
Summerville will celebrate the return of the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum’s 4501 steam engine to the Historic Summerville Depot today with May Market & Melodies.
The event will be held from 10 a.m. until 3 p.m. at the Summerville Depot and will feature food vendors, craft vendors, live bluegrass, country and gospel music, and free admission.
The Summerville Turntable will also be in operation, turning the iconic 4501 steam engine for the first time in 2026. The locomotive is returning in classic Southern Railway green and gold passenger livery as TVRM celebrates its 65th anniversary and the engine’s 115th birthday.
Visitors can enjoy the market inside and outside the depot, with food options including jams and jellies, fried pies, corndogs, pizza, specialty breads, barbecue, homemade lemonade and more.
Suggested parking is in Downtown Summerville. Train excursion tickets are available through the Tennessee Valley Railroad Museum at www.tvrail.com.
The Town of Trion is inviting the community to come together this weekend to honor the men and women who gave their lives in service to the country.
The Town of Trion will hold its annual Memorial Day Ceremony today, Saturday, May 23rd, at 1 p.m. at the Trion Veteran’s Memorial.
Community members are encouraged to attend as the town remembers and honors America’s fallen heroes ahead of Memorial Day.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 16, 2026:
A traffic stop on Highway 27 led to an arrest earlier this month, according to a report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office.
Deputy Matt Wilson reported that on May 2, 2026, he observed a silver 1997 Toyota 4Runner traveling northbound with a tag light out near the area of Little Sand Mountain. After initiating a stop, the driver was identified as Jacobo Reynoso, 34.
According to the report, a language barrier made communication difficult, but Reynoso was ultimately determined to be driving without a valid license. Deputies also noted the vehicle’s tag light violation.
Reynoso was taken into custody without incident and transported to the Chattooga County Jail.
He is charged with driving without a license and a traffic offense.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, May 9, 2026: