Arrest Report – Wednesday – January 21, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, January 21, 2026:

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DUI Arrest Reported After Trion Traffic Stop, Report Cites Prescription Drug Impairment Indicators

The Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office reports 55-year-old Angela Donice Jennings was arrested following a traffic stop in Trion. In the incident narrative, a deputy says Jennings was observed failing to maintain her lane and nearly striking another vehicle before both vehicles pulled into a nearby parking area, identified in the report as the United Community Bank location.

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Arrest Report – Tuesday – January 26, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, January 20, 2026:

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Chattooga Schools Launch New “Zonar MyView” App to Track Your Child’s Bus in Real Time

Chattooga County families will have a new tool to make bus rides easier to follow this school year. The Chattooga Transportation Department is launching Zonar MyView, a mobile app that allows parents and guardians to see exactly where their child’s bus is in real time, helping cut down on waiting and bringing extra peace of mind to afternoons and mornings on the route.

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Arrest Report – Monday – July 19, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Monday, July 19, 2026:

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Freeze, Sunshine, and a Midweek Weather Turn for Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia

Sunshine rules the day across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, as temperatures stay below freezing through the early morning with lows in the low 20s and even upper teens in the higher elevations. While the biggest black ice concern is tied to places that still have leftover moisture from yesterday’s precipitation, drivers around northwest Georgia should still be cautious on bridges, shaded roads, and spots that don’t see early sunlight. The good news is that ample sunshine will help temperatures rebound quickly, pushing readings above freezing by mid-morning and fading any lingering slick-spot risk before late morning.

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Chattooga County Environmental Health Releases Early January Inspection Scores

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The Chattooga County Environmental Health Department has released health inspection results for the first half of January 2026, showing perfect scores for two tourist accommodation facilities in the county.

Express Inn & Suites, located at 14364 Highway 27 in Trion, earned a score of 100 on its most recent inspection conducted January 14, 2026.

James H. Floyd State Park, located at 2800 Sloppy Floyd Lake Road in Summerville, also received a score of 100 on its latest inspection conducted January 7, 2026.

Should you ever have any complaint about any food service or tourist accommodation that operates in Chattooga County, you can contact Chattooga County Environmental Health at (706) 857-3377.

MLK Day Closures and Day of Service Set for Monday in Chattooga County

Banks, the post office, and government offices in Chattooga County and in the cities of Summerville, Trion, Lyerly, and Menlo are closed today, Monday, January 19, 2026, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.

Martin Luther King Jr. Day honors the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., a leader of the Civil Rights Movement who helped bring national attention to the fight for equality through nonviolent action. The holiday is also recognized as a National Day of Service, encouraging people to give back to their communities as a way to honor Dr. King’s message.

Locally, a Day of Service will be held Monday, January 19th at Fairway Recreation Center, 81 Senior Drive, Summerville. The event begins at 10 AM with Felicia’s Kids, and everyone is invited to come and join this event sponsored by the Chattooga County MLK Committee.

Arrest Report – Sunday – January 18, 2026

Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Sunday, January 18, 2026:

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Snow Stays South and East as Chattooga County Turns Cold and Clear for MLK Day Weekend

Snow is expected to remain to the east and south of Chattooga County, while local residents see a colder, quieter stretch of weather through early next week. Cloudy skies will hang on through midmorning today before gradual clearing takes over, with temperatures topping out near 41 degrees. A west wind of 5 to 10 mph will add a bite at times, with gusts that could reach 20 mph.

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