NGEMC Changes Outage Text Update Number — Here’s What Members in Chattooga County Need to Know

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If you get power outage updates by text from North Georgia Electric Membership Corporation (NGEMC), there’s an important change to know.

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Dry Conditions Persist Across Northwest Georgia as Drought Concerns Linger into Winter

Georgia is experiencing ongoing dry conditions and drought pressure as the state heads into the winter months. According to the latest U.S. Drought Monitor, large portions of Georgia are showing signs of dryness or drought, with drought classifications ranging from abnormally dry (D0) to moderate drought (D1) in many regions. U.S. Drought Monitor

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Armuchee Man Charged After Alleged Assault at Burr Drive Residence

An Armuchee man is facing felony and misdemeanor charges following an alleged assault early Friday morning at a residence on Burr Drive, according to jail reports.

Authorities say the incident occurred when a woman was shoved onto a couch and allegedly choked. Reports indicate the suspect pinned the woman’s arms at her sides during the assault.

Justin Anthony Stanley, 37, was arrested and charged with felony aggravated assault and misdemeanor battery. He was later booked into the Floyd County Jail.

No additional details were released, and the case remains under investigation.

GBI Assisting Walker County Sheriff’s Office in Shooting Involving 2-Year-Old in Rock Spring

The Georgia Bureau of Investigation (GBI) is assisting the Walker County Sheriff’s Office with an investigation into a shooting that left a 2-year-old child hospitalized in Rock Spring.

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Trion Recreation Department Announces 3v3 Basketball Tournament Set for Feb. 21

The Trion Recreation Department is inviting hoopers to hit the court for a 3v3 Basketball Tournament on Friday, February 21 in Trion.

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High-Speed Chase Ends with Arrest of Tennessee Fugitive After Pursuit Near Calhoun

A high-speed pursuit Friday night ended with the arrest of a Tennessee fugitive wanted on an attempted murder charge.

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Springlike Warmth Shatters December Norms Before Sharp Cold Front Brings Winter Back

Unseasonably warm, spring-like weather is firmly in place across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with temperatures running 15 to 25 degrees above normal through the weekend. Forecasters say today will likely be the warmest day, with highs soaring into the mid to upper 70s, and a few spots across the region flirting with 80 degrees—levels more typical of late spring than late December.

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Warm Through Weekend Before Monday Cold Front

Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia will keep a springlike feel through the weekend as unusually warm air remains in place, pushing temperatures 15 to 25 degrees above normal.

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Jail Inmate Faces Additional Charges After Drugs Allegedly Found Inside Facility

A Summerville woman is facing additional felony charges after jail staff and deputies say illegal drugs were discovered inside the Chattooga County Jail earlier this month.

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Man Arrested on DUI Charge After Reported Crash on Mitchell Circle

A 48-year-old man, Devlin E. Crider, was arrested in Chattooga County following a reported incident involving an alleged impaired driver on Mitchell Circle.

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