Arrest Report – Monday – January 26, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, January 26, 2026:

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Closings, Delays & Cancellations For Monday, January 26, 2026

Businesses / Government Offices /Events:

Mount Vernon Mills – Denim and Finish Plant will start up at 10 AM

United Community Bank – Delayed opening until 11 AM

Dirt Town Deli – Closed Today

Menlo Restaurant – Delayed opening until 8 AM

No Silver Sneakers Today

CRC Chattooga will be closed today

Chattooga County Courthouse

Chattooga County Governmental Offices (Essential employees report)

Walker County Courthouse

Walker County Governmental Offices

City of Summerville – Delayed Opening until 10 AM (Today & Tomorrow)

Town of Trion Offices – Closed Today

Trion Recreation Department – 4 Hour Delay

Schools: 

Trion City Schools – 2 Hour Delay. Students at 10 AM / Teachers at 9 AM

Walker County Schools – Closed Today

Floyd County Schools – Closed Today

Rome City Schools – Closed Today

Fort Payne City Schools – Closed Today

DeKalb County, Alabama Schools – Closed Today

Cherokee County, Alabama Schools – Closed Today / 2-Hour Delay on Tuesday

Colleges: 

GNTC – All Campuses – Closed Today

Berry College – Closed Today

 

 

 

Monday Morning Slick Spots Possible in Chattooga County as Cold Advisories Continue Across Northwest Georgia

A blast of winter air is settling over Chattooga County and the rest of Northwest Georgia Monday, and the National Weather Service in Peachtree City is warning that some roads could turn slick in spots during the morning hours.

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Warming Station Continues in Summerville Through Wednesday Morning as Ice Warning and Cold Advisory Remain in Effect

As frigid air settles into Chattooga County behind the weekend rain, volunteers with the Chattooga County Community Resource Center will continue operating a warming station at 150 Third Street in Summerville, located in the gym above the CRC Food Bank.

The warming station will remain available through Wednesday morning, January 28, 2026, and is scheduled to close at 9:00 a.m. that day.

The warming station hours are 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 a.m. Monday and Tuesday. If power outages occur, the site will transition to continuous operation to provide a safe, warm place for those who need it.

Chattooga County Public Works, city maintenance departments, and local law enforcement will continue monitoring road conditions and treating roadways as needed.

Residents are urged to stay weather-aware as dangerously cold conditions will be with us for the next couple of days.

Drivers should use caution if traveling, particularly this evening and overnight as temperatures drop.

Henry’s BBQ Fire May Have Started Near Front Heater; Investigators Say Roofing Structure Helped Fuel Rapid Spread

Fire officials say last week’s destructive fire at Henry’s BBQ in Summerville may have started in or around a heater near the front of the restaurant, and investigators say the building’s roofing and structural construction likely contributed to how quickly the blaze intensified.

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The Crushed Tomato in Summerville Closes After 14 Years; LaFayette Location Remains Open

A longtime favorite in Summerville has served its last slice. The Crushed Tomato closed its doors last week after 14 years in business.

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Chattooga County Tax Books Open; Property Tax Returns and Exemption Applications Due April 1

Chattooga County Tax Commissioner Joy Hampton is reminding residents that the tax books are now open for the return of 2026 State and County taxes, and all required returns must be filed on or before April 1, 2026.

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INDIANS MIDDLE SCHOOL SOCCER TRYOUTS UPDATE: Monday Cancelled; Tuesday and Wednesday Still Scheduled

Indians Middle School soccer tryouts for grades 5–8 have been impacted by the cold snap moving into Northwest Georgia. Coaches say tryouts that were planned for Monday are cancelled due to cold temperatures and poor field conditions.

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Arrest Report – Sunday – January 25, 2026

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

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Heavy Rain Now, Dangerous Cold Next for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Much of Georgia is starting this Sunday morning, January 25, 2026, with freezing rain and sleet, but for folks here in Chattooga County and much of Northwest Georgia, the main issue early today has been heavy rain. Temperatures around daybreak were near to slightly above freezing, helping keep most roads wet instead of icy to start the morning. Even so, the steady rainfall can still create hazardous travel, especially with reduced visibility, standing water in low spots, and slick conditions where oil and debris collect on the roadway.

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