Rain chances are set to increase later this morning across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia, with light to moderate rainfall becoming widespread through the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service in Peachtree City, Georgia.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Wednesday, December 17, 2025:
The Christmas season arrived with smiles and warm wishes in Chattooga County as the Sheriff’s Office delivered gift baskets to seniors at Oakview Health and Rehab in Summerville this week, along with dozens more to homebound residents across the county.
A workforce-focused recovery program aimed at helping residents rebuild their lives is expanding in Chattooga County and across the region after Highland Rivers Behavioral Health was awarded a $1 million grant to grow its recovery-to-work efforts into all 13 Northwest Georgia counties it serves.
State Sen. Chuck Hufstetler, R-Rome, is continuing his push to protect Georgia residents from cost increases as the Georgia Public Service Commission (PSC) prepares to vote on an agreement that could allow Georgia Power to add nearly 10 gigawatts of new generation by 2031.
An Armuchee man is facing multiple charges, including 1st- and 3rd-degree cruelty to children, following an incident at a residence on Toles Road over the weekend.
According to Floyd County Jail records, 36-year-old Sergio Dominguez allegedly entered the room of a teenage girl and began shaking her while yelling. Records state he then went to the room of another juvenile female and began kicking the door, breaking it from the frame.
Dominguez is also charged with simple battery, criminal trespass with property damage, and a probation violation.
A special night of Christmas music is planned for tonight at 7 p.m. at the Summerville Seventh-day Adventist Church, as acclaimed violinist Jaime brings his “Silent Night, Holy Night Violin Concert” to Chattooga County.
The City of Summerville is accepting sealed bids for the construction of a sludge pad at its Wastewater Treatment Plant (WWTP), with proposals due by 2:00 p.m. on January 5, 2026.
Here is the latest arrest report from the Chattooga County Sheriff’s Office for Tuesday, December 16, 2025:
Residents across Chattooga County and Northwest Georgia are waking up to another clear and chilly day, but a noticeable warm-up is on the way as the week progresses.















