Arrest Report – Wednesday – February 25, 2026

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

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Mild Temperatures and Rain Chances Ahead for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia can expect average to slightly above-average temperatures to continue through the weekend, along with several opportunities for rainfall and a few thunderstorms heading into Thursday and Friday.

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Chattooga GOP and Chattooga Democrats Announce March 2–6 Qualifying for School Board Seats

Both the Chattooga County Republican Party and the Chattooga County Democratic Party have announced qualifying details for local candidates seeking to run for the Chattooga County Board of Education seats up for election in 2026: District/Seat #2 (Trion area outside the City of Trion), District/Seat #3 (Menlo and surrounding areas), and District/Seat #4 (Lyerly and the southern side of the county).

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Homeschool Science Fair Set for March 30 at Chattooga Library

The Chattooga County Library will host a Homeschool Science Fair on Monday, March 30, 2026, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m.

The event, presented by the Sara Hightower Regional Library System, will take place at the library located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville. The science fair is part of the library’s Homeschool Adventure class, and the public is invited to attend and view student experiments.

Organizers encourage community members to stop by during the two-hour event to support local homeschool students and explore their projects.

Chattooga County Animal Shelter Highlights Available Pets for Adoption

The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is spotlighting several dogs and cats currently available for adoption and looking for loving homes.

Among the dogs available are Kevin, Ariana, Milo, Ember, Rem, Lily, Fiona, Lick, Rosie, Kuma, Willow, Beaux, Moose, Hoss, and Aspen. Cats available for adoption include Atlas, Oreo, Aries, and Zorro.

The shelter is located at 464 Red Oak Road in Summerville and is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The shelter is also open the first Saturday of every month for adoptions. For more information, call 706-857-0679.

Adopting from the shelter helps provide animals with a second chance and supports local animal care efforts in Chattooga County.

Annual Vietnam Veterans Lunch Set for March 27 at Chattooga County Memorial Home

The Annual Vietnam Veterans Lunch will be held Friday, March 27, 2026 at 12 noon at the Chattooga County Memorial Home, ahead of National Vietnam War Veterans Day on Sunday, March 29, 2026. Organizers say the luncheon will include a brief program honoring those who served during the Vietnam era.

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Vehicle Damages Commercial Fence and Gate; Police Document Property Damage

Summerville Police documented a property damage incident on Thursday, February 19, 2026, after a vehicle reportedly drove through and damaged commercial chain-link fencing and an adjacent gate along Red Oak Road. Investigators noted the impact knocked a major support pole loose and caused visible damage to the gate. Officers also reported finding broken tempered glass at the scene—consistent with a truck window—and photographs of the damage were included with the incident report.

Arrest Report – Tuesday – February 24, 2026

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

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Vegetable Gardening Class Set for Wednesday at Chattooga County Agricultural Center

Residents who want to grow their own vegetables can get ready for spring planting at a Vegetable Gardening Class happening tomorrow, Wednesday, February 25, at 6 p.m. at the Chattooga County Agricultural Center, located at 40 Middle School Road.

Organizers say the class will cover site preparation, soil fertility, planting practices, and other tips to help gardeners prepare for the upcoming growing season. Space is limited, and those planning to attend are asked to call 706-857-0744 to reserve a spot.

The program is offered through UGA Extension – Chattooga County and is an equal opportunity event. Anyone needing reasonable accommodation or language access services should contact the Chattooga County Extension Office at least three weeks prior to the program date.

For more information or to register, call 706-857-0744 or email chattooga.extension@uga.edu.

Milo Named WZQZ Pet of the Week at Chattooga County Animal Shelter

Milo has been named this week’s WZQZ Pet of the Week and is currently available for adoption at the Chattooga County Animal Shelter.

Milo is a 2-year-old neutered male who shelter staff say is good with other dogs. He was surrendered by his previous owner and is now looking for a new forever home. His adoption fee is $25.

The Chattooga County Animal Shelter is located at 464 Red Oak Drive in Summerville. The shelter is open Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Wednesdays by appointment, and the first Saturday of every month for adoptions only.

For more information about Milo or other adoptable pets, call 706-857-0679.