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January 17, 2026

Makerspace Monday Returns to Chattooga Library Jan. 26 — Registration Required

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Adults in Chattooga County can get hands-on with creative technology later this month during Makerspace Monday at the Chattooga Library.

The event is set for Monday, January 26, 2026, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at the library, located at 360 Farrar Drive in Summerville. Organizers say the program is open to ages 18 and up, and registration is required.

Participants can sign up for a time slot to use makerspace equipment such as a Cricut, 3-D printers, a large-format printer, and a laser engraver. Materials are available at cost, or attendees can bring their own.

January 16, 2026

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Arrest Report – Friday – January 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Friday, January 16, 2026:

January 16, 2026

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Chattooga Unemployment at 4.8% in November; Region Mixed as GDOL Releases Latest Numbers

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The Georgia Department of Labor has released new local unemployment numbers for November 2025, and Chattooga County’s unemployment rate came in at 4.8%.

January 16, 2026

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Chattooga Indians Football to Honor 2025 Team at Banquet on Jan. 21

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The Chattooga Indians football banquet is set for Wednesday, January 21 at 6:00 PM in the Chattooga High School cafeteria. Dinner will be served, with lasagna, salad, and drinks provided.

Parents and visitors are asked to bring dinner rolls/bread and desserts to help complete the meal.

The program is a chance for the community to come together and recognize and celebrate the 2025 team one final time.

January 16, 2026

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Chattooga Sheriff’s Office: 18-Year-Old Arrested After Deputy Says He Gave False Name; Warrants Include Robbery

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The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office reports 18-year-old Ivan Ethan Shaw was arrested January 7, 2026 after a deputy responded to a call about an employee who may have active felony warrants.

January 16, 2026

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14th District Office: Interim Services Continue After Greene Resignation; Casework and Requests Still Available

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Residents in Chattooga County and across Northwest Georgia are without representation in the U.S. House for now following the resignation of former Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene. But the Fourteenth Congressional District of Georgia District Office says some constituent services will continue during the vacancy.

January 15, 2026

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Arrest Report – Thursday – January 16, 2026

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Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Thursday, January 15, 2026:

January 15, 2026

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Gusty NW Winds Raise Fire Danger in Chattooga County & Northwest Georgia; Low-Confidence Winter Storm Chance This Weekend

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Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia are in for a blustery, sharply colder day Thursday, January 15, 2026, as dry air pours in behind a cold front. Forecasters say northwest wind gusts of 20–30 mph will combine with very low humidity this afternoon, creating elevated fire danger conditions across North and Central Georgia.

January 15, 2026

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Chattooga High School Welcomes Class of 2030 at Rising Freshman Night This Evening

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Chattooga High School is set to welcome future students and their families this evening for Rising Freshman Night for the Class of 2030, beginning at 5:30 p.m. on campus.

School officials say the event is designed to help incoming freshmen and their families get familiar with what life is like at Chattooga High School before the transition from middle school. Families who attend this evening will have the chance to tour the campus, meet staff, and get important information on what students can expect once they begin high school.

Organizers say Rising Freshman Night will also cover key topics including graduation requirements, class schedules, career pathways, athletics, and a variety of academic and extracurricular opportunities available to students. It’s also an opportunity for parents and students to ask questions and better understand expectations for the next four years.

Families of current eighth-grade students planning to attend Chattooga High School are encouraged to participate.

January 15, 2026

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Chattooga County Man, 39, Arrested on Simple Assault Charge Following Reported Domestic Dispute

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A Chattooga County man was arrested after a reported domestic dispute that authorities say involved calls to two nearby residences on January 9, 2026.

The arrest report lists the suspect as Ross Ladon Palmer, age 39, who was taken into custody on Jan. 9, 2026, and charged with simple assault.

According to the incident narrative, responders were dispatched to a residence on Kay Drive regarding a domestic situation, while another location on Fields Walk was also involved in the investigation. The report describes interviews with individuals connected to the call and outlines allegations that a confrontation took place, with accounts varying between those involved.

The narrative indicates the suspect was later contacted at another location, and the report notes that further investigation was expected, including reviewing any available video evidence, before a final decision was made on next steps in the case.