Arrest Report – Saturday – April 11, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Saturday, April 11, 2026:

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Summerville Man Arrested After Alleged Lewd Acts Observed In Dalton

A Summerville man has been arrested following an incident in Dalton where police say he was observed performing lewd acts inside his vehicle.

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Chattooga Chamber To Host Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon April 22

The Chattooga County Chamber of Commerce will host a special Administrative Professionals Day Luncheon on April 22 to honor the hard work and dedication of administrative professionals across the community.

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Pink Houses Tribute Band Headlines Summerville Friday Night Concert Series April 24

The City of Summerville is inviting the community out for another night of live music as the Friday Night Concert Series continues on April 24.

The featured performance will be Pink Houses, a John Mellencamp tribute band, taking the stage from 7:30 to 9:30 PM in the East Washington Street Entertainment District. An opening local act will begin at 7 PM.

Attendees are encouraged to bring lawn chairs and enjoy an evening of great music in downtown Summerville. The event is sponsored by the City of Summerville Main Street.

Mailbox Removed During Demolition Prompts Police Report In Summerville

Summerville Police responded to a complaint on April 8th regarding a missing mailbox at a property on Hinton Street.

According to the report, the complainant told officers that the mailbox had been removed around March 30th by a contractor working with the Georgia Department of Transportation. The resident also reported that some mail was missing.

The complainant stated he lives in a residence behind the former 180 Hinton Street location and had been sharing the mailbox with that property. He said the home at that address was recently purchased and demolished, and during that process, both the mailbox and the water line to his residence were affected.

The resident told officers he has attempted to contact GDOT about the situation but has not received a response. He requested a report be filed to document the incident.

Chattooga County Health Fair Set For Next Saturday

Community members are encouraged to make plans now to attend the 2nd Annual Chattooga County Health Fair, coming up one week from today on Saturday, April 18.

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Arrest Report – Friday – April 10, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, April 10, 2026:

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High Fire Danger Continues Across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia Through Weekend

Residents across Chattooga County and the broader Northwest Georgia region should remain on alert as high fire danger conditions persist through the weekend. Dry weather, low humidity, and warming temperatures are creating an elevated risk for wildfire activity.

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Chattooga County Sees Higher Share Of Workers Filing Unemployment Claims As Jobless Rate Holds Near 4%

New labor data released on Thursday by the Georgia Department of Labor shows Chattooga County continues to see a higher share of workers filing unemployment claims compared to neighboring counties, as overall unemployment remains steady heading into the spring.

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GNTC Foundation Awards Over $48,000 in Spring Scholarships

The Georgia Northwestern Technical College Foundation has awarded $48,350 in scholarships and grants to 56 students for the Spring 2026 semester, helping offset the cost of tuition and educational expenses across multiple programs.

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